Tek4Kids Fall Virtual Tech Summit


The Tek4Kids Fall Virtual Tech Summit takes place on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 from 12:00-12:45 pm. Learn how Tek4Kids uses education and technology to change students’ lives in Haiti. The summit will explore new possibilities for learning and invite your ideas for improving education, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic. The free event will live stream … Continue reading Tek4Kids Fall Virtual Tech Summit

SFST Receives Significant Certification


Our technology school in Jeremie, Haiti, the St. Francis School of Technology (SFST) recently received its certification from the National Institute of Vocational Training (INFP). Created by presidential decree in 1973 and later (in 1983) entrusted with managing vocational schools, INFP’s mission is to develop and organize permanent vocational training programs and coordinate various means … Continue reading SFST Receives Significant Certification

Volunteer’s Efforts Evolve as Tek4Kids Expands


In the summer of 2014, I began volunteering with Tek4Kids. I read an article in the Catholic Record about a former classmate of mine at St. Xavier High School, Gary Boice, who was doing some notable work in Haiti. I was retired and had moved home to Louisville, looking for a new purpose during my … Continue reading Volunteer’s Efforts Evolve as Tek4Kids Expands

IT Expert Shares Knowledge with SFST Students


Gary Boice, Michael Boice, Maryse King, William Philippe and Lindsay Anderson made many important connections with technology experts and entrepreneurs at this year’s Haiti Tech Summit, one of whom is Adib Khozouee. Adib was born in Haiti and his family has been involved in successful businesses in both Haiti and the US. After visiting technology … Continue reading IT Expert Shares Knowledge with SFST Students

“The Future is Ours”


What began as a dream to train students for a career in the field of Information Technology has become a reality! The first class of 20 students from the St. Francis School of Technology (SFST) graduated on July 25 at the Medal Church in Jeremie, with more than 500 community members, family and friends in … Continue reading “The Future is Ours”

2018 Haiti Tech Summit


Lindsay Anderson, Gary Boice, Michael Boice, William Philippe and I participated in the 2018 Haiti Tech Summit held June 21-23 at Cote Des Arcadin, Haiti. It was one of the most positive events I have experienced in Haiti! Christine Souffrant Ntim, founder of the Haiti Tech Summit organization, also known as the Global Startup Ecosystem … Continue reading 2018 Haiti Tech Summit

Hard Work Pays Off for Tek4Kids Team Leader


William Philippe, our Technology School Team Leader in Jeremie, Haiti, knows the value of hard work, study and preparation. He recently spent two weeks at a Microsoft certification “boot camp” in Florida, designed to help students successfully pass their certification exams. Each exam was scheduled after just a few days of intense study and completing … Continue reading Hard Work Pays Off for Tek4Kids Team Leader