Safe Facilities for Child Development

By improving physical infrastructure in residential care settings, children experience safer and more supportive environments for development, because secure, healthy, and well-maintained facilities reduce health risks, enhance psychological well-being, and create conditions conducive to learning and growth. This strategy focuses on upgrading critical infrastructure—such as electrical, water, and ventilation systems—and constructing new facilities to ensure the safety and long-term development of orphaned and vulnerable children. Unlike programs that focus solely on education or healthcare services, this approach addresses the foundational environmental conditions necessary for holistic child development within residential care settings.

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#01 GROW HAITI'S CHILDREN AZ · 5 activities

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activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.

Education and Vocational Training GROW HAITI'S CHILDREN
direct service
Provides K-12 education, trade skills training, and university access for graduates of the orphanage, including books, uniforms, tuition, backpacks, and school supplies. This also includes employing young people through organizational programs to support their personal and family aspirations.
Handmade Item Sales for Fundraising GROW HAITI'S CHILDREN
direct service
Sells handmade items created by children at the orphanage, including sewn items and stitched cards, at open-air venues such as Mesa Swap Meet and the American Legion Hall in Chandler, to generate income.
Organizational Capacity Building GROW HAITI'S CHILDREN
capacity building
Conducts business review meetings with Father Garry to discuss budgets, operational challenges, opportunities, and the progress of each child at the orphanage.
Orphanage Infrastructure Development GROW HAITI'S CHILDREN
direct service
Installed solar panels at the orphanage to provide power, reduce the carbon footprint, and educate children on renewable energy and sustainability.
Orphanage Support and Operations GROW HAITI'S CHILDREN
direct service
Supports the day-to-day operations of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Orphanage in Jeremie, Haiti, providing housing, food, clean clothes, medical care, and a safe, nurturing environment for over 80 children aged 3-19. This includes initial needs assessments, monthly food assistance, and expanded support for education and living expenses following the 2010 earthquake.