While in Haiti for a mission trip, I saw the poverty that continues to cripple a nation that has been consistently the poorest in the Western Hemisphere. I also discovered the importance of education in order to break the cycle of poverty in third world countries such as Haiti. I got the incredible opportunity to meet children like the one I would be raising money to support. Education is a serious financial burden for Haitian families, but if the children are able to receive an education, then they can get jobs that will allow them to support their family. Overcoming poverty is not an easy task, but it is achievable working one child at a time. When I was given the opportunity to do a social action project for my English class, I knew that this was what I needed to do. The money I raise will be sent to Mission of Hope in order to support a child through their entire education up until college.
EducationThe main goal of the fundraiser is to provide an education for the children. While in Haiti I got the opportunity to witness the children who were fortunate enough to be obtaining an education, and it is clear that this changes their lives.
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SurvivalThrough providing an education to the children of Haiti, they are given a chance to better their ability to survive and thrive in their nation. Without an education the children will struggle to survive with the low paying jobs they will one day have due to their lack of qualifications.
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HappinessNot only will children be able to survive once they are given an education, they will be happy. Having a basic human right restored to every child in Haiti will bring immeasurable joy to a nation that desperately needs help to lift its spirits.
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