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THE STORY

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Momance is a small village in Leogane, Haiti. The people of Momance faced many challenges on a daily basis when we began our mission over ten years ago. There was no well or running water, no electricity, poor living conditions, no school, and most were living on 2 dollars a day or less. In 2010, Leogane was the epicenter of a devastating earthquake which left thousands dead and much of the area reduced to rubble. As the dust settled, the village leaders of Momance gathered and put together a committee, which formed a vision for the future of Momance. They wanted a better place for their children and their community.

With prayer and diligence, these leaders worked to reach out to others.

God moved in the hearts of some volunteers who were in Haiti on different medical trips. These volunteers carried the vision for Momance home with them, shared it with others, and soon Friends Of Momance was formed. 

By the Fall of 2012 a well was built in Momance, and by 2013 Phase One of the construction was complete, with 2 classrooms, and the school started. This school was named Les Pionniers de Momance School. In 2021, we completed our fifth phase of construction, and in 2022 we partnered with P4H to provide our teachers with professional training.

There are now nearly 300 students attending school, with 10 classrooms, a chapel, an office, and a playground. We are servicing children in pre-school to eighth grade. Each child also receives a hot breakfast and lunch daily. With the recent addition of monthly medical and dental clinics, we are now able to provide the children and their families with education, nutrition, and better health.

We have made great progress in Momance, but there remains work to do.

VISION

Our prayer is for a self- sustaining community of Momance with empowered Haitian citizens making a positive difference in their community and world. 

MISSION

To partner, educate, empower and enhance lives in Momance by helping to provide a quality education in an environment where nutritional and health care needs are met.

VALUES

  • We are Rooted in Love, Strengthened in Faith & Overflowing with Thankfulness

  • Every person matters to God

  • Every person matters to us

  • All people shall be treated with respect and dignity

  • The elders/parents/leaders in the community are an integral part of decision-making 

  • We desire promotion of positive change and sustainability through partnerships

  • We are committed to relieve human suffering


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Friends of Momance is a Non-Profit organization run by volunteers. All donations go directly to
running the programs we have in Haiti, and to the essentials of keeping Friends of Momance funded. 

Friends of Momance is committed to providing an equal opportunity for employment, hiring, programs, practices, and activities to individuals regardless of age, race, color, creed, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.