Renand Foundation

The Renand Foundation is a charitable organization based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, dedicated to combating childhood slavery in Haiti. With a small team of three employees, the foundation focuses its efforts on building sustainable communities to eliminate the practice of "restaveks." The Renand Foundation offers a wide range of programs aimed at empowering families and communities in Haiti. These include four schools, a medical clinic, a microloan program for women, and three after-school centers that provide tutoring, meals, and support to children. The foundation also engages in home construction and repair, industrial development, and medical and dental care. The organization's approach emphasizes self-reliance and education as key tools to combat the root causes of restaveks. By providing families with access to resources and opportunities, the Renand Foundation aims to create a more positive and sustainable future for Haitian communities, ultimately leading to the elimination of this harmful practice. To learn more about the Renand Foundation and its work, visit their website at renandfoundation.org.