Georges Marcellus School

Georges Marcellus School is a K-6 institution based in a poor farming community about five hours from the capital city of Port-au-Prince. Some 120 students attend the school and receive a high-quality education that includes moral and character development classes, teamwork, communication skills, and community service. Most of the parents in that community did not have the opportunity to attend school themselves.

In 2019, following a two-year organization and academic self-assessment, and in light of the very difficult circumstances in Haiti, the school Board decided they need a fresh look at their approach and scope. In consultation with several organizations, and with assistance from the Bahá’í International Development Organization, they formed an international board to oversee the progress of the Anis Zunuzi and Georges Marcellus schools and map out their next stage of development. This is an interim step intended to raise capacity at the local level such that responsibilities can be transitioned to an all Haitian Board in the near future. During this important effort, the Anis Zunuzi and Georges Marcellus schools have paused financial support from external sources. At their request, Mona has put all financial support to these schools on hold as of January 1, 2020. Mona will consider future funding proposals if and when the school Board deems this is needed and timely.