News from Branch Schools In February, the Branch Schools Executive Committee learned of several updates needed at one of our schools in Port-au-Prince to meet safety requirements set by Haiti’s Ministry of National Education. These updates were necessary to ensure the building remains in full compliance with national standards. We are grateful to share that the improvements have now been completed. The necessary fixes were made to strengthen the safety of the facility and ensure the building meets all required codes. Providing safe learning environments for students and teachers is a top priority for Branch Lutheran Schools of Haiti. We thank God for His continued provision and for the supporters who help make it possible for our schools to remain places where children can learn, grow, and thrive. Sharing from the U.S. Team  Spring is nearly here, and with it comes an important opportunity to support one of the most essential needs in our schools—food. This spring, Branch Lutheran Schools of Haiti will be fundraising to support our school food programs. Food is a significant part of our operating budget and a vital part of our mission. For many of the children who attend our schools, the meals they receive during the school day are among the most reliable sources of nourishment they have. Across Haiti, ongoing economic challenges and food insecurity continue to affect families and communities. By providing meals at school, we are doing more than feeding students—we are helping them stay healthy, focused, and ready to learn. When you give toward our food fund, you are fueling education, protecting children’s health, strengthening families, restoring dignity, and participating in God’s faithful provision. As we enter this spring season, we invite you to prayerfully consider supporting this effort. Together, we can ensure that students have the nourishment they need to grow, learn, and thrive. Haiti Election Update At the end of February, political leaders from across Haiti signed the National Pact for Stability and the Organization of Elections. For many, this is seen as a commitment to revamping Haiti’s government and paving the way for the elections that are still planned for later this year, tentatively scheduled for August and December. For others, it is felt that the agreement doesn’t do enough to create a roadmap toward that goal. With no set dates for elections and no concrete plan to curb the violence that would make those elections nearly impossible, some argue that the agreement provides no promise of a true departure from the transitional governments that have been in place since 2021. Those who signed the pact state they did so to show dedication to a new government and a safer, more stable Haiti. We continue to pray with the people of Haiti during this uncertain time. Good Friday in Haiti Though Holy Week is observed by Christians worldwide, it is a particularly special time for the people of Haiti. Good Friday is a legal holiday in Haiti, and many spend the day with family in solemn observance of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross at Calvary. Many Haitians attend church services on Good Friday, spending that time in prayer, song, and reflection on Christ’s saving work. There are often processions on the streets with reenactments of Jesus’ journey to the cross and crucifixion. A meatless, mid-day meal is prepared in homes across Haiti, regardless of religious background. This meal often consists of fish, rice, white beans, beets, and eggs. It is a meal rooted in tradition and simplicity, and intended to be shared together in quiet contemplation. Upcoming Presentations and EventsThe following is a list of presentations, fundraisers and tabling events that are coming up for and with Branch Lutheran Schools of Haiti:
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