The effects of the 7.0 earthquake that tore through Haiti in January 2010 no longer dominate the news. But its disastrous effects still impact the island nation. Two years after the earthquake, HHF is still dedicated to the recovery and rebuilding efforts in Haiti – bringing a future full of hope to the children.

Affects of the 2010 Earthquake on the Haitian Ministry of Education
-   Directly affected two million people.
-   More than 3,000 schools in the earthquake zone had been destroyed or damaged.
-   Children make up about 45% of the Haitian population.
-   Thousands of children are left to toiling in the streets with no school to attend.

Happy Hearts Fund Progress in Haiti

APRIL 2011
HHF began a partnership with ProDev to open the Ecole Nouvelle Zoranje Kindergarten. The 102 students, ages 3-5, include children originally living in the Village La Renaissance Orangers area, children displaced and relocated from earthquake areas, and children attending from nearby Cite Soleil. The school, designed around a courtyard, includes 3 classrooms, administrative offices, and an all purpose room. Just outside, a new playground provides an age-appropriate place for the children to play. 

SEPTEMBER 2011
HHF and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), harmonizing efforts, in support of the Government of Haiti to build back schools that were affected by the January 12, 2010 earthquake, making a long-term and sustainable commitment for the future of the people of Haiti.

NOVEMBER 2011
The annual HHF Land of Dreams Haiti event raised 2.3 million dollars for the purpose of rebuilding schools in Haiti and other locations around the world. Special guests included President of the Republic of Haiti Michel Martelly and First Lady of the Republic of Haiti Sophia Martelly (via video), Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) President Luis Alberto Moreno (via message delivered by Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Inter-Development Bank, Julie Katzman). Ms. Renee Haugerud, Founder and CIO of Galtere Ltd., was honored for her philanthropic work and received the Happy Hearts Fund Heart of Gold Award while Sean Penn, Founder and CEO of the J/P Haitian Relief Organization, received the Happy Hearts Fund Lifetime Achievement Award for his humanitarian efforts in bringing hope, light and empowerment to the survivors of the 2010 Haiti earthquake. Special music was provided by Josh Groban and Wyclef Jean.

DECEMBER 2011
During a ceremony, in the premises of the chancellery, Laurent Lamothe, the Minister of Foreign Affairs proceeded to the installation of Petra Nemcova, as Honorary Consul of Haiti in Prague [Czech Republic]. It's the first time that Haiti will be represented in Czech Republic.

The Happy Hearts Fund Staff and Volunteer Team held a successful holiday toy drive at the Gansevort Hotel in New York City to benefit the children of the Ecole Nouvelle Zoranje Kindergarten. More than 1,000 toys were donated and shipped to Haiti in time for the children to receive them for Christmas!

Join the HHF Bring Happiness Back! Haiti team today!!!

Individuals

Educate: Invite a group of friends, family or neighbors to your home. Provide them with the Happy Hearts Fund promotional materials and show the "About Happy Hearts Fund" video to help lead a discussion.

Social Networks: Become a friend of HHF on Facebook and post links to the Love from Haiti video and other HHF videos, encouraging your friends to do the same. Follow (@happyheartsfund) on Twitter. Insert HHF Banners into your blogs or personal websites.

Donate: Make an online donation. Text "Heart" to 85944 to make a $5 donation to HHF's work in Haiti.

Partner with Happy Hearts Fund: Email: info@happyheartsfund.org for more information about how you can join the HHF Team!

Students / Schools

Educate: Log onto www.schoolsconnectclubs.org to start a Happy Hearts Fund club that introduces your friends to the Happy Hearts Fund. Together, you can learn how to be better prepared for a possible disaster, meet the children of an HHF school of your choice, and fundraise for the educational needs (books, music equipment, etc).

Social Networks: Become a friend of HHF on Facebook and post links to the Love from Haiti video and other HHF videos, encouraging your friends to do the same. Follow (@happyheartsfund) on Twitter. Insert HHF Banners into your blogs or personal websites.

Donate: Make an online donation. Text "Heart" to 85944 to make a $5 donation to HHF's work in Haiti.