CORA, Inc. Ansavo, Haiti

04/04/2026

Bonswa tout moun.
Mwen pataje avèk nou aktivite Pak nou òganize avèk 120 jèn sòti nan laj 12 zan pou rive 20 tan. Majorite nan yo sòti nan lekòl Sen Josèf Edikatè epi kèk ki sòti nan pawàs Sentànn Ansavo a.
Eksperyans sa a dire 4 jou, sòti Jedi Sen pou rive dimanch Pak. Donk yo dòmi nan sal klas yo. Sa vle di nou pa prepare timoun sèlman entèlektyèman men yo aprann tou viv ansanm, lapriyè ansanm. Lekòl la se yon dezyèm fanmi li ye pou yo. Malgré sa koute sakrifis men nou kontan yo apresye anbyans la.
Nou fè sa nou kapab pou ba yo manje, malgre difikilte zòn nan.
Jwayez Pak pou nou tout. Kè kontan Jezi Kri resite avèk nou tout !
Happy Easter to all of you. Joy of the Risen Christ be with You!
Sè salezyèn Ansavo yo

02/19/2026

CORA introduces the new librarian in the Bibliotheque Nationale de l'Anse-a-Veau:

The new librarian is presenting the library schedule and the needs to make it an efficient space for the town of Anse-a-Veau.

01/24/2026

Jaden Lekòl is in its 3rd year. The Renesansavo initiative is working well in this school in Jubilée area of Anse-a-Veau in the Nippes. Very good job Mrs. Degrammond-Piverger and Frère Elie, PFST!

School gardens are outdoor learning spaces that support students’ academic growth, health, and personal development through hands-on experiences. They enhanc...

12/07/2025

This Friday, the 3rd cycle, and secondary classes of St. Joseph School celebrated Mass in anticipation of Monday’s Feast of the Immaculate Conception. The students expressed gratitude for their school, their parents, the community, and their benefactors. Each day, they step out of hopelessness and into a river of hope, trusting in what they can achieve through their education. They look forward to completing their high school studies at this institution, which is working to build both the physical facilities and the educational structure they need to succeed.

11/16/2025

Event and raffle to raise funds to finance projects in Anse-a-Veau.

09/09/2025

A group of about 18 young adults, accompanied by a CORA board member, traveled from the Anse-à-Veau Municipal Community Library to visit the Danny Laferrière Library in Petit-Trou-de-Nippes. After an hour-long ride on a rough road, they were warmly welcomed by two gracious young hosts, who offered a tour of the small yet well-organized building with neatly catalogued shelves of books. Two rooms are dedicated to celebrating illustrious natives of the town. As a gesture of goodwill, CORA donated several books to the library. The visit proved to be a meaningful and enriching exchange.

08/26/2025

The Salesian Sisters of Anse-à-Veau are building four classrooms to accommodate the secondary NS1–NS4 classes for St. Joseph School. During the 2025–2026 academic year, the first and second high school cohorts will move into their own dedicated spaces, equipped for their grade levels. The goal is to complete construction so that students can remain at the same school through graduation. In these secondary classes, students will also have the option to take exams to earn a certificate in a trade such as sewing, cooking, and more. Most of these students have been with the school since their elementary years.

Anyone interested in supporting the construction, laboratory, or professional training aspects may contribute directly to the Salesian Sisters of Anse-à-Veau or through CORA. [zelle: [email protected]].

07/26/2025

CORA’s 16th Annual Fundraising Gala – A Night of Celebration and Impact Franklin Square, NY – Saturday, July 19, 2025

CORA hosted its 16th Annual Fundraising Gala at L’Antillaise Caterers Restaurant in Franklin Square. The elegant evening ran from 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM and brought together friends, partners, and supporters to celebrate the organization’s ongoing mission in Haiti, particularly in Anse-à-Veau.
The night began with a festive cocktail hour, followed by dinner and lively dancing to music provided by DJ Sketch. Throughout the event, guests enjoyed opportunities to reconnect, network, and learn more about CORA’s work through a moving video presentation.

A Year of Accomplishments
The presentation featured the activities of local partner organizations such as APREM, HSF, and AAVP, as well as CORA-sponsored initiatives for the 2024–2025 academic year. These included:
• Establishment of a school garden and support for a student excursion
• Full scholarship for a medical student
• Sponsorship of a school nurse, cook, and vocational training materials for the Salesian School
• Support for the Brossard youth band, including a music teacher and instruments
• Construction of a modern sanitary block for St. Joseph School
• Renovation and furnishing of the Anse-à-Veau Community Library
Special Highlights
The event also featured the presentation of the Haitian Visual Dictionary: Langue des Signes Haïtienne by Florence Marc Charles. This important trilingual resource supports communication within the Haitian Deaf community and beyond.
CORA took the opportunity to honor Nicole Rosefort, a long-time supporter and engaged community leader, celebrating both her retirement and her birthday with heartfelt recognition.
A Spirit of Generosity
The evening’s 50/50 raffle winner, Ms. Maria Abelleira, President of the Rotary Club of South Queens, NY, generously donated her prize toward the construction of the Chapel of Morcou, further contributing to CORA’s mission in the region.
Continued Support
In the days following the event, ADIHA (Association des Ingénieurs Haïtiens et Américains), represented by Mr. Gary Ambroise, donated four laptops to the Bibliothèque Communautaire Municipale de l’Anse-à-Veau. This gift, made through CORA, will help create a modern research space for local youth.
Thank you to all who made this event a success!
Your continued support allows CORA to foster education, health, and development in underserved Haitian communities. https://youtu.be/Xev32FW48VY