La Concorde Orphanage
The Orphanage cottages were built in 2013 in response to having no place to house the children after the 2010 earthquake. It is in Jacmel, Haiti.
Boys & Girls Cottages
There is a Girls and Boys Cottage. Each cottage has 30 beds. With a sleeping area in the front for younger children. There is a full bathroom with clean running water and showers. There is a separate room for the Cottage supervisor.
Kitchen & Dining
The kitchen has a large propane stove to decrease the use of charcoal. It has clean running water and space for the preparation of food plates.
The dining hall is used throughout the day for eating, tutoring, songs and prayer.
Solar Powered
La Concorde had solar power installed in 2016. It provides electricity for lights,fans in the cottages, and pumping filtered water. It provides ability to charge computers for the school and the needs in the Medical Clinic.
Recreation and Wellness Programs
For the love of art and music
LOVE Takes Root is excited to present "A La Concorde Production'' via zoom regularly throughout the year. Showcasing the many talents at La Concorde Orphanage. You can be part of a true, artful connection with the hearts of Haitian children simply by tuning in to the show.
A La Concorde Production series is brought to you by our program For the LOVE of Art and Music. LOVE Takes Root has started and supported a band, music and art program at the orphanage and school. Our program dates are listed on our calendar!
Recreation & wellness
La Concorde Orphanage and School have a soccer team, track team and always setting up basketball hoops! LOVE Takes Root has started a social/emotional wellness journaling program to empower each child in overall wellness development.
Garden
New to La Concorde in 2023 in response to limited food supply and the opportunity to teach how to grow food is the Agricultural Program. There is an agronomist and rented land behind the property where there is teaching planting and growing food.
Back to school
All children at La Concorde are enrolled in school. La Concorde school is Pre-K through Secondary Graduation. There is also tutoring support after school for all the orphanage students in the dining hall.
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
Nelson Mandela
Meet the Children
Meet the Care Team
Benjamine
Orphanage Director
Benjamin oversees all orphanage staff and keeps records on all the children and any existing family. She works closely with Haiti social services and purchases all supplies needed at campus.
Danille
Assistant Orphanage Director
Danille came on staff in 2022 in response to the workload of carrying for the children during difficult times in Haiti.
She works one on one with the children meeting needs. She is a constant at the orphanage.
James
Boys Cottage Supervisor
James grew up at La Concorde and is a High School graduate. He is also teaching English in La Concorde School. He is a liaison for LTR and the Orphanage.
Martine
Boys Cottage Supervisor
Martine joined the La Concorde staff when the orphanage opened in Jacmel. She has 2 boys and as a single Mom she works and lives with them at La Concorde. She can work in many different jobs at the orphanage.
Marie Claude
Girls Cottage Supervisor
Marie Claude has been at La Concorde orphanage since 2017. She knows each girl and assists with school uniforms, clothes and any immediate needs.
Bobby
Driver
Bobby has been with La Concorde and LOVE Takes Root from the beginning. He has provided staff, volunteers and mission teams with all in-country transportation and safety.
The Cooking Staff
These wonderful people keep 70 people fed throughout the week and are able to assist with school meals when LTR has food from FMSC!
Karma
Security Guard
Our Orphanage security guard, Karma, keeps all of our kids safe and protected at all times.