By Jeff Remington | Project Leader
Les Bon Samaritians (LBS) School was born in 2001 to educate the poorest of the poor in St. Marc, Haiti. Central to the school’s operation is instilling character, integrity, and a longing to be good stewards of Haiti’s future. Since 2001, additional schools have been built through the Mortel Foundation’s leadership espousing the ideals of LBS. The schools have not only educated and inspired a spirit of giving back; they have also become the largest single provider of employment in St. Marc.
One such story of giving back can be found in LBS graduate, Acerneau.
Acerneau was among the first students to be enrolled in the LBS. He was a beneficiary of our computer instruction and is now helping our Palmyra-Haiti Technology Project from Haiti. You can get a sense for Acerneau’s passion and desire to help others below…
I am passionate about computers. That is why my hobby is to stay in St. Marc and work with my computer to discover new things about technology and to share that with others. In St. Marc, I like to see young people like me work for a better Haiti. My family is poor but there is love and hope, which makes us smile. I do not want to leave my city, I want to participate in its development. I am thankful for Les Bons Samaritians, the Mortel Family Foundation, and those that have contributed to helping us. They have instilled in me a desire to give back. I am greatly indebted and want to help the other students at Les Bons Samaritains in any way that I can.
Acerneau has been noted for his local blogs and Facebook page promoting the efforts of LBS. His AA LBS Facebook page can be found below. As a new school year starts both in Palmyra and in St. Marc, we are inspired by and look forward to Acerneau’s increased involvement in our program. We feel blessed to know that Acerneau’s exposure to technology at LBS and his involvement in our Palmyra-Haiti connection has bloomed into a true advocate for promoting and growing the good things that are happening in Haiti! (One being the annual Flag Day celebration at LBS celebrating and instilling pride in Haiti - pictured below)
As you can see, your support is helping many eager students! Without it, Acerneau’s passion, would not be possible. We encourage you to continue to help our program by sharing upcoming bonus donation events including:
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