Children at La Paix Foundation community school in Cap-Haïtien, Haiti
2018
Founded Serving Northern Haiti
About Us

A Foundation Built on
Faith, Dignity & Service

La Paix Foundation — meaning "The Peace Foundation" — is a Christian humanitarian nonprofit organization serving underprivileged communities in Northern Haiti, particularly around Cap-Haïtien. Our work is rooted in the belief that every person carries inherent dignity and that faith without action is incomplete.

From our community campus, we operate a theological training institute, a community school serving 120 children, and a community center that brings people together for outreach, youth activities, and neighborhood support. We work at the intersection of education, faith, and humanitarian service to bring lasting, generational change.

Biblical Education Rooted in Scripture, lived in community
Community First Local needs, local voices, lasting impact
Compassion in Action Love that shows up, day after day
Accountability Responsible stewardship of every gift
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Our Calling

Mission & Vision

We exist to demonstrate the love of Christ through education, service, and community empowerment in one of the world's most underserved regions.

Our Mission

To serve underserved communities in Haiti with Christian education, humanitarian aid, and holistic community development that honors the dignity of every person.

Our Vision

A Haiti where every child has access to quality education, every leader is equipped to serve their community, and every family has the support they need to flourish.

Our Values

Faith. Dignity. Education. Transparency. Compassion. We believe that sustainable transformation begins with investing in people — especially the most vulnerable.

Our Approach

We combine theological training with practical education, local leadership development, and compassionate outreach to create lasting, community-led transformation.

"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute."

— Proverbs 31:8 (NIV)
What We Do

Our Programs

Three connected programs, one unified mission: equipping Haiti's people with the knowledge, faith, and community they need to thrive.

Students studying at Institut Théologique de la Grâce in Haiti Theological Education

Institut Théologique de la Grâce (ITG)

Our theological institute is shaping the next generation of Christian leaders in Haiti. With a rigorous curriculum grounded in Biblical truth and practical ministry skills, ITG equips pastors, evangelists, and preachers to serve their communities with depth, integrity, and effectiveness.

  • 4 graduation classes (promotions) completed
  • Trains pastors, evangelists, preachers & ministry leaders
  • Rigorous Biblical and theological curriculum
  • Community transformation through Christian leadership
  • Practical field ministry and mentorship
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Children learning at École Communautaire de la Grâce in Cap-Haïtien, Haiti Children's Education

École Communautaire de la Grâce

Our community school provides quality elementary education to approximately 120 children ages 6–13 from underprivileged families in Cap-Haïtien. With quasi-free tuition, daily school meals, and dedicated teachers, we give children the foundation they need to build a brighter future.

  • ~120 children enrolled, ages 6–13
  • Quasi-free tuition for underprivileged families
  • Daily nutritious school meals provided
  • Extracurricular trips and learning activities
  • Approximately a dozen dedicated teachers
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Community gathering and youth programs at La Paix Foundation community center Community

Community Center

The La Paix Foundation community center is the heart of our campus — a welcoming space where neighbors gather, youth are mentored, and outreach programs serve those with the greatest needs. It is a place where everyone belongs.

Youth Programs Mentorship & activities for youth
Community Outreach Serving those most in need
Neighborhood Gatherings Building unity and belonging
Humanitarian Support Meeting practical daily needs
The Numbers

Our Impact in Haiti

4+ Graduation Classes
120 Children Enrolled
50K+ Meals Served
12 Teachers Supported

2024 Annual Campaign Goal

Help us reach our fundraising goal to keep all programs running through the year.

$33,500 raised 67% of goal Goal: $50,000
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The Story Behind the School

One Missionary. One Moment.
A Movement of Grace.

Mission work in Haiti — a missionary's encounter that changed everything

"He saw children starving in the streets — and he could not walk away."

This school exists because a man refused to look away.

In 2020, missionary Babak Imaresh traveled to Haiti on a mission trip supporting the House of Hope orphanage and a mobile clinic outreach. What he encountered on those streets changed him forever.

Amid Cap-Haïtien's heat and poverty, Babak witnessed something he could not shake: children — hungry, barefoot, unable to attend school — wandering the streets with no place to go and no one to care for their education. Children who deserved books and teachers and warm meals, but had none.

The moment pierced him deeply. He did not simply feel bad and move on. Instead, Babak made a concrete, personal commitment: if the foundation would create a school for those children, he would personally cover the teachers' salaries.

That promise sparked the founding of École Communautaire de la Grâce. Today, over 120 children who might otherwise be roaming those same streets are instead sitting in classrooms, receiving meals, and building a future — because Babak said yes, and because he has kept that promise faithfully ever since.

Started in 2020 From a mission trip to a movement
Faithfully Sustained Teacher salaries covered to this day
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Stories & Updates

From the Field

Stories, insights, and updates from our team on the ground in Haiti — because every number represents a person, and every person has a story.

Education in Haiti blog article Education
November 12, 2024 5 min read

Why Education Is Haiti's Greatest Hope — And How You Can Help

Less than 50% of Haitian children complete primary school. At La Paix Foundation, we're changing that statistic one child at a time in Cap-Haïtien.

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Feeding children in Haiti blog article Nutrition
October 28, 2024 4 min read

A Meal That Opens a Mind: Inside Our School Feeding Program in Haiti

For many children at École Communautaire de la Grâce, lunch is the only guaranteed meal of the day. Here's why feeding children first changes everything.

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Theological education in Haiti blog article Ministry
October 5, 2024 6 min read

4 Classes, Hundreds of Leaders: The Impact of ITG's Theological Training

Institut Théologique de la Grâce has graduated four full classes of pastors and ministry leaders. Here is what they are doing in Haiti today.

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Christian mission in Haiti blog article Mission
September 18, 2024 7 min read

Christian Mission in Haiti: What It Means to Serve With Dignity

True humanitarian work in Haiti requires more than charity — it requires dignity, partnership, and a commitment to listening before leading.

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Community transformation in Haiti blog article Community
August 30, 2024 5 min read

From Survival to Flourishing: Community Transformation Stories from Cap-Haïtien

Meet three families whose lives have been transformed through La Paix Foundation's community school and outreach programs in Northern Haiti.

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How to support Haiti humanitarian work blog article Humanitarian
August 12, 2024 4 min read

5 Ways to Support Haiti That Actually Make a Long-Term Difference

Not all humanitarian aid is equal. Here's how thoughtful, sustained giving creates genuine change — and how La Paix Foundation puts every dollar to work.

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Voices of Impact

What People Are Saying

"I visited the school in Cap-Haïtien and was moved to tears. These children are hungry to learn — and La Paix Foundation is giving them the chance they deserve. This is the kind of ministry our church wants to support long-term."

Pastor James Wilson
Pastor James Wilson Grace Community Church, Atlanta, GA

"Supporting La Paix Foundation has been one of the most meaningful decisions our family has made. Knowing our monthly gift covers a teacher's salary — that a real person shows up every day because of us — that's extraordinary."

Sarah M., Monthly Donor
Sarah M. Monthly Donor, Montreal, Canada

"As an ITG graduate, I can say this institute gave me more than theology — it gave me a calling and the tools to fulfill it. I now serve two churches in Northern Haiti. Everything started here."

Pastor Jean-Pierre R., ITG Graduate
Pastor Jean-Pierre R. ITG Graduate, Cap-Haïtien, Haiti
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Whether you give, go, pray, or partner — there is a place for you in this mission. Churches, organizations, and individuals are all welcome.

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Contact Information

Address Cap-Haïtien, Haiti
Northern Haiti Community Campus
Email info@lapaixfoundation.org
Phone +1 (000) 000-0000
Response Time We respond within 2–3 business days

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