Programs: U.E.H. Faculty of Science
Announced:
August 9, 2010
Category:
Facilitating Job Training & Workforce Development
Fund Amount: $1,016,001 Grant
Above, the completed UEH Faculty of Sciences building.
See more in the UEH Faculty of Sciences Photo Gallery.
The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund awarded a grant to CHF International to construct and equip temporary facilities at the Faculty of Science (FDS) at l'Université d'Etat d'Haiti (UEH) to allow university students to return to school following the earthquake. Located in Port-au-Prince, FDS is the oldest science and engineering school in Haiti. In the aftermath of the earthquake, its classrooms and labs were severely damaged.
FDS courses include advanced physics, chemistry, geoscience, engineering, and computer science. These classes provide students with skills that will prepare them for leadership roles in the reconstruction of Haiti. This school lays the groundwork for educating a new generation of Haitians to take on leadership roles and use science and technology to help Haiti build back better.
The construction and equipment procurement portion of this project was overseen by CHF International, a U.S. nonprofit entity with extensive experience in Haiti.
Why We Invested in the U.E.H. Faculty of Science
By helping Haiti's next generation of engineers and scientists to return to their studies, Clinton Bush Haiti Fund's grant to U.E.H. reflects our commitment to creating economic opportunity for long-term reconstruction of the nation.
Transforming Lives and Livelihoods
- Construct a two-level semi-permanent building to house classrooms, laboratories, and the FDS administration.
- Build a perimeter wall around the school.
- Deliver equipment for the physics, chemistry, geoscience, and computer science labs to be transferred to the new, permanent facilities.
About The Faculty of Sciences at U.E.H.
The Faculty of Sciences at U.E.H. is the oldest science and engineering school in Haiti, and one of the oldest in the Caribbean. While tuition is free, its standards are rigorous and admission is offered only to the top scorers on admissions tests. Many of the students studying here are from disadvantaged backgrounds and hope to build better lives for themselves through a strong educational foundation. FDS alumni are currently serving in leadership positions in government, utilities, and private industry.
