Together, let’s bring more strength to life.

FONDASYONRANFO

MENTAL HEALTH · EDUCATION · SOLIDARITY

Strengthen the mind.Fortify the life.

So every child, every young person and every family can find support, resources and opportunities to build their future.

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FONDASYONRANFO artwork: a child’s profile and the message “Where support becomes strength” in French, Haitian Creole and English.
FONDASYONRANFO / WHERE SUPPORT BECOMES STRENGTH
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01 / THE FOUNDATION

A simple belief.
A mission that brings us together.

WHAT GUIDES OUR WORK

DignityListeningSolidarityRespect

Well-being and education are two essential foundations for building a future.

Founded by Desire Vanessa Dabel, FONDASYONRANFO carries a charitable and educational mission serving children, young people, parents and families who need support.

We want to make mental health easier to talk about in everyday life, expand access to education and strengthen connections between young people, their families, schools and communities.

Our approach takes into account daily realities in Haiti: uncertainty, everyday stress and limited resources or places for recreation. Every activity should respect the pace, dignity and needs of the people it supports.

OUR VISION

Begin close to home.
Think beyond borders.

Petit-Goâve, Haiti, is our first focus. As the foundation develops, we hope to extend our work to other communities in Haiti, Africa, the United States and beyond. Our longer-term vision also includes schools, learning spaces and places for young people to come together.

02 / OUR COMMITMENTS

Support the mind.
Nurture possibilities.

Three connected priorities guide the programs we are preparing.

01

Mental health & well-being

Create spaces where young people can understand their emotions, express themselves and feel heard.

  • Workshops and activities suited to participants’ ages.
  • Educational booklets and awareness activities for students and parents.
  • Planned conversations with psychologists and referrals to partner resources.
02

Education & opportunity

Help children and teenagers learn and continue their education despite the challenges they face.

  • Support for schooling and school fees, as resources allow.
  • School supplies, notebooks and learning tools.
  • Educational projects and future development of learning spaces.
03

Families & community

Support the adults around children too, helping build a lasting network of care.

  • Awareness activities and conversations with parents and caregivers.
  • Connections with schools and people working in the community.
  • Mutual support and assistance for families according to their needs and the foundation’s resources.

Programs are in preparation. Their implementation will develop alongside local needs, partnerships and available resources.

04 / UPCOMING EVENTS

Come together. Share.
Move forward together.

Find the foundation’s upcoming gatherings, workshops and activities here.

Our next gatherings are taking shape.

Dates, locations and ways to participate will be announced here as soon as they are confirmed.

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06 / ARTICLES & NEWS

The Ranfò journal.

Event stories, foundation news and articles about our commitments.

Our first articles are in preparation.

Find the foundation’s writing here as we share activities, introduce projects and describe their progress.

07 / LET’S STAY CONNECTED

Have a question?
An idea to share?

Schools, parents, partners and anyone who wants to support the mission: the conversation starts here.

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