Because we have not been able to host teams for five years, we have many staff members at Haiti Awake that most of our American friends do not know. Wesly Valcourt is one of them.
Wesly has been working part time for Haiti Awake for six months, but he is someone we have known for many years.
According to Executive Director, Becky Graves, “I was incredibly happy when we were able to offer Wesly a part-time position with Haiti Awake this year. He is a great example to the children. I have no doubt he will continue to develop his leadership skills over time. Wesly is someone I believe will, in time, make himself indispensable to the organization.”
Wesly spends time helping the children with their homework and reviews lessons with them to help them study. He plays games and builds puzzles with the children as well. Additionally, every Saturday Wesly Valcourt teaches English classes for the students.
Wesly’s favorite thing about his work is being able to share his experiences with the children. He hopes his story will help keep the kids motivated and passionate about their education.
He says, “In Haiti, the biggest present your parents can give you is stable education. So I hope they have interest to study.”
