January 2022, International Women of H.O.P.E. (IWOH) funded its first academia pilot project in Haiti. The University in My House also known as UFPE no Meu Quintal Project is an extension action of the Federal University of Pernambuco, in Northeastern Brazil. University in My House is an educational outreach project, transferring knowledge from the university into the homes in the rural communities. Professors and students from Brazil trained graduates from the Henry Christophe campus University in Limonade, Haiti.  The students derived from multidisciplinary studies in psychology, medicine, agriculture, law and engineering. The student’s backgrounds allowed them to exercise their knowledge coupled with the projects' mission to train in the areas of health, education, justice, and citizenship, environment and social technologies.

This year’s mission with University in My House was a success. It convened students, and volunteers to engage in an exciting high-energy, and diverse events in the span of 6 days. Daily training's created an environment for deep discussions to equip the students and prepare them for meaningful impact in the field.

Programs like University in My House allow IWOH to help bring meaningful contributions to the global community. 

Thanks,

Wallis Etienne
V.P.
IWOH