It is the first national institution which addressed the problem of intellectual disability and focused its strategy based on the needs of disadvantaged areas where the majority of Haitian children live.
Located in the downtown area, the institution whose premises were severely damaged during the 2010 earthquake has been successful in building a new structure which is scheduled to open this year thanks to funding from Secours Catholique. The monies raised during the fundraiser, will be used to build the fence.
"We are working on the integr