The school in Verger in need of rebuilding. (World Hope photo)
Haiti (MNN) ― Long before January's earthquake devastated Haiti, their education system was in shambles. Since few schools are free or affordable, only about half of Haiti's nine million people can read or write.
Then, when the earthquake struck, some 5,000 schools were damaged or obliterated.
Haiti's education system has never been in greater need.
Seeing this need, World Hope International will be rebuilding two primary schools they supported long before the earthquake.
The two schools are in Cite Soleil and Verger, and World Hope has been supporting them since 1999 and 1997, respectively, through their Hope for Children sponsorship program.
Between the two schools, almost 120 kids are enrolled.
Though the need in Haiti is still overwhelming, World Hope anticipates the impact even two schools will have on the country overall. As they give children a place to learn, they will break down barriers with these kids and parents, which will give them a chance to form relationships and share Christ's love when opportunity presents.
Click here to support World Hope in the construction process.
