ABOUT REUNION SPORTIVE D'HAITI

About Us

Reunion Sportive d’Haiti, Inc., is a charitable non-profit 501(c)(3) organization based in Maryland, dedicated to the well-being of children. Reunion Sportive was created in 2010 after the Haiti earthquake by a group of Haitians in the United States and Haiti.

On January 12, 2010, Haiti was struck by a catastrophic earthquake that killed over 250,000 people; destroyed hundreds of thousands of homes, government buildings, and businesses; rendered over one million people homeless; and crippled the nation’s economy, health, and education systems. On that fateful day, the world watched with horrors the shattered walls, crushed limbs, and countless children who were left homeless and whose hopes were melting away. Haiti’s strength as a nation was tested more than ever before by the ruthlessness of nature. Despite their afflicted hearts, the world also saw the undaunted courage of the Haitian people, comforting and consoling each other, collectively experiencing nature’s ruthless power.

This tragedy breathed through the nation of Haiti a spirit of collaboration and togetherness and strengthened our resolve of Haitians to collectively address the challenges facing this poor country and its vulnerable children. Together, we can help reconstruct this nation and build a new future for our brothers and sisters in Haiti. Therefore, we establish this non-profit organization on the principles of transparency, accountability, collaboration, and responsibility to alleviate the sufferings of vulnerable children in Haiti.

Our Vision

We envision a Haiti in which every child can live in dignity and in a decent environment, one in which his or her basic needs are met, in which he or she can grow up to be an educated and responsible citizen and make a valuable contribution to his country.

Our Mission

The mission of Reunion Sportive d’Haiti is to build skills, character, and communities through Sports and Education, and to promote the well-being of vulnerable children to reach their full potential in society.

Our Core Values

• Accountability
  We use our resources effectively, achieving measurable results, and being accountable to supporters, partners, and most of all, to the children and communities we serve.
• Integrity
  We adhere to the highest standards of personal honesty and behavior, and never compromise our reputation and always act in the best interests of the children and communities we serve.
• Transparency
  We value openness and commit to make accessible information concerning our business practices, to promote the efficiency and effectiveness of our social programs.
• Collaboration
  We respect and value each other and thrive on our commitment to work with our partners and communities, to leverage our strength in making a difference in the lives of children in Haiti.

Our Objectives

• We strive to achieve lasting improvement in the quality of life of vulnerable children in poor rural communities in Haiti.
• We invest in the education of vulnerable children because education is the key to a prosperous future.
• We promote rural economic and social development to enable vulnerable children and their families to meet their basic needs.
• We provide clean water and sanitation to improve the quality of life in impoverished communities.
• We organize annual youth sporting activities and camps for boys and girls to promote gender integration, youth leadership development and community stabilization, so that they could learn teamwork, discipline, tolerance, and the value of fair play.
• We conduct seminars on civic responsibilities, leadership, conflict prevention and resolution, various management skills, proper hygiene and sanitation.
• We work with local religious institutions to spread the Gospel of God, so that the children can have a genuine opportunity to learn and respond to the truth and love of Jesus Christ.