ABET is a non-profit organization created in June 2019 by a group of individuals to support the children and youth of the La Gonâve district. This organization was established because many children living on the island do not have access to education and health services, nor do they receive the necessary support for their development. Therefore, ABET aims to work continuously and tirelessly in the field of child protection, prioritizing Education, Health, and Environment.
Mission: Supporting the children of La Gonâve Island and working to maintain their health, psychological balance, and well-being through educational, recreational, and therapeutic programs.
Vision: To be a leading institution in child protection in Haiti. Establish viable partnerships with civil society actors and competent authorities to boost efforts for the well-being of children, particularly in health, education, and environmental protection. Ultimately, mobilize human, material, and financial resources to support at least 75% of the children of La Gonâve.
Values:
HEALTH: The data collected on the health status of children in La Gonâve, as in all regions of the country, indicate that these children are exposed to several types of risks, including malnutrition, skin diseases, and other childhood illnesses. ABET aims to address health both curatively and preventively through mobile clinic consultations, preventive health training workshops, and other therapeutic activities that consider physical, mental, and psychological health.
EDUCATION: Education is the pivot around which the pillars of health and environment revolve. The Education component will address both formal and non-formal education, prioritizing expression and creation as fundamental elements for the healthy and harmonious development of children and adolescents.
ENVIRONMENT: The environment is the backdrop of the entire program. It is the transversal component that is present in health, education, reflection workshops, and creative activities. Overall well-being, as understood here, addresses the child, adolescent, and youth in their entirety and in the environment in which they evolve.
The island of La Gonâve, commonly known as La Gonâve, is an arrondissement in the West department of Haiti with an area of 689.62 km². It stretches 60 km in length and 15 km in width and comprises two communes:
• Anse-à-Galets
• Pointe-à-Raquette
The partners of ABET play a crucial role in the realization of our mission to promote the well-being of children and youth in Haiti.