We’re building a college in Haiti
The Canadian and US automotive industry have joined together to help create a collision repair program in Haiti. In coordination with Haiti ARISE Technical Institute we hope to provide quality and practical education and hands-on training in skilled trades and technical studies to the people of Haiti.
How You Can Support Us
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Ways that you can help make a difference
- Donate to help pay the cost of shipping of equipment to Haiti
- Join us in January 2020 and help with equipment setup and training of instructors at Haiti Arise
- Donate to purchase materials, tool and supplies
Recent Blogs / News
Build progress update
Lots of supplies, cement and rebar. So much work being done it’s staggering!
Rebar has been delivered!
The rebar has arrived and ready for use.
Footings for the school dug by hand!
Check out the hard work from the Haiti ARISE team!
Haiti Arise Collision Industry Project
The Canadian and US automotive industry have joined together to help support a very worthy cause abroad. The Haiti ARISE Technical Institute exists to provide quality and practical education and hands-on training in skilled trades and technical studies to the people of Haiti. The original school facility had just been completed before the January 12, 2010 earthquake, which severely damaged it beyond repair. Now, we are bringing the first-ever education in Collision Repair to Haiti. In January 2019 a group of industry representatives traveled to Haiti for a ground breaking ceremony, and to meet with the technical college Dean and the construction manager.
Like anything that is worth doing, it has taken patience and perseverance, and more than anything, a strong belief in the importance of getting this project to “go”. The initiative was agreed upon in 2014, when Marc Honarate was invited to speak at a CCIF Meeting in January and shared his touching and inspiring story. As a rescued slave child, Marc has dedicated his life to helping the people of Haiti; bringing them hope and faith; and creating an opportunity for education and therefore a means to improve the lives of individual, families, a community, and the country.
About The Technical School
The Technical & Professional School exists to provide quality, practical education and hands-on training in skilled trades. Classes are taught by qualified teachers local to Haiti as well as internal volunteers. Recognized by the Haitian Government, the school is able to offer degrees, diplomas and certificates in studies enduring 1-3 years.
What has the Haiti Arise Collision Industry Project accomplished so far?
- Raised over $100,000 in donations to construct an Autobody Workshop & Classroom
- Through a Jan 26-29, 2019 trip for official “ground breaking” construction is now ready to begin
- Many equipment suppliers have agreed to provide or donate equipment
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