Library
On January 8, 2016, SCEH celebrated the opening of the Deschapelles library with the people of Deschapelles, our collaborative partner, ODES, and the library’s Haitian supporters FOKAL and Digicel. Many people in the community are now able to take full advantage of this completely new opportunity in Haiti’s Artibonite Valley.
The library is a bright, welcoming 3,000-square-foot building filled with natural light and surrounded by outdoor space where children can safely play and adults can relax or read. Inside are nearly 2,500 books in French, Haitian Kreyòl, and English, along with computers, DVDs, educational toys, puzzles, and comfortable seating for study and gatherings. Most notably, the library has electricity, a rarity in Deschapelles, allowing students to study after dark and community members to participate in evening programs.