Hope N Literacy International Foundation, Inc. was organized in 2004, by its founder Joe (Josue) Raymond, for the purpose of advancing the religious and academic education of the children and adults of the village of Casse-Pied, Haiti.

Casse-Pied is located 152 miles NW of Port Au Prince. It sits on top of a remote mountain where there is no running water, no electric power, and before Hope N Literacy, no church or school building. Prior to Hope N Literacy, the children were required to walk 5 miles down the mountain to the near-by village of Jean Rabel. Only the strongest children could make the difficult round trip down and up the mountain, along dirt paths and washed roads. As a result many children never got even a basic education.

Hope N Literacy has built a small building at the top of the mountain. It serves as a church on Sunday where up to 150 men, women and children come to worship. The building is too small and when the congregation exceeds 50-70, they must meet outside, weather permitting. During the week the building functions as a school for 137 children.

The foundation has 3 teachers plus a teacher / principal, and a pastor who work full time educating the village of 1,000 people. This costs the foundation $250 (US dollars) per month. In addition, the foundation provides all the teaching materials and the books, papers, and pencils for the children in the school. The funds needed to support this missionary effort come through free will offerings from concerned Christians.

In an effort to support an ongoing ministry, in Haiti, the foundation has given a scholarship to one youth man, Daniel Descarte, for a four year seminary education. Daniel, is now in his second year, and is committed to the support of Hope N Literacy’s ongoing missionary efforts, upon graduation. The foundation’s obligation for Daniel’s education is $250. per month.

We thank God for the faithful supporters on the very special ministry.