Education
Summer Learning
Joyful instruction that helps students strengthen core skills while school is out.
↗Founded in 2019 • Serving youth in Haiti
EDUCATION • JOY • POSSIBILITY
Every child
deserves a summer
full of possibility.
Change for Haitian Youth creates safe, joyful learning experiences led by Haitian educators and powered by community.
7SUMMERS
OF SERVICE
OF SERVICE
150STUDENTS
EACH YEAR SINCE YEAR 4
EACH YEAR SINCE YEAR 4
N ap aprann • N ap grandi • N ap vanse
01 — OUR STORY
We keep
showing up.
Since 2019, CHY has returned each summer with one promise: to create opportunity alongside Haitian children, families, and educators.
Even as conditions change, our commitment does not. We listen to our local team, adjust sites and schedules when necessary, and place safety at the center of every decision. Our program is built by people who know their communities—and believe deeply in their children.
See what seven years built →“Hope is not passive.
It is something we build,
together.”
CHY is sustained by educators who problem-solve beyond limited resources, supporters who believe in long-term change, and students who return ready to learn.
02 — WHAT WE DO
More than a program.
A place to grow.
Well-being
Play & Belonging
Soccer, creative activities, and shared moments give children room to connect and simply be children.
↗Community
Local Leadership
Haitian educators lead each site with local knowledge, care, and resourcefulness.
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03 — OUR IMPACT
Seven summers.
One enduring promise.
CHY began with 50 students in Year 1. We grew with intention—75 students in Year 2, 100 in Year 3, and 150 students every year since Year 4.
2019CHY founded
7Summer programs
150Students each year since Year 4
37Schools represented in 2025
OUR GROWTH
From 50 students to 150 strong.
50
Year 1201975
Year 22020100
Year 32021150
Year 42022150
Year 52023150
Year 62024–25150
Year 72026DESSALINES
MARCHAND DESSALINESLearning rooted in community
Our team adapts each summer to meet students where they are—academically, emotionally, and geographically.
ANSANM
COUPE À L’INDEJoy is part of the curriculum
Lessons, friendships, soccer, and laughter make every program day a place students want to return to.
OUR COMMITMENT
Safety shapes every decision.
We work in close partnership with local leadership, adjust programming as conditions evolve, and never treat gathering as more important than the well-being of our students and team.
ANSANM — TOGETHER
Every child belongs inside the circle of possibility.
04 — OUR LEADERSHIP
Meet the people
behind the promise.
CHY is guided by Haitian and Haitian American leaders who bring lived experience, education, creativity, and an enduring commitment to young people.
Founder & Executive Director
Dr. Smana Seradieu, LMSW, DSW
A Haitian American social worker, educator, nonprofit leader, and entrepreneur committed to education, social justice, and community empowerment. Dr. Seradieu holds a DSW in Organizational Leadership, an MSW in Nonprofit Management, and an MA in TESOL. She founded CHY in 2019 and continues to guide its mission, partnerships, fundraising, and long-term vision.
President
Seliana Seradieu, M.S.Ed.
A mission-driven educator and program leader focused on educational equity, youth development, behavioral support, diversity, inclusion, and fundamental human rights. Seliana works closely with the board to guide CHY’s structure and programs.
Vice President
Guelory Brutus
A keynote speaker and narrative architect with a passion for community service, education, and empowering independent youth. Born in Port-au-Prince, Guelory brings leadership, storytelling, and a deep commitment to making a difference.
Community Outreach Chairperson
Tanaka Saint Louis
With a background in social science, psychology, education, and behavioral support, Tanaka helps CHY build meaningful relationships across the Haitian diaspora and communities in Haiti while fostering an environment where everyone feels welcome.
@CHANGEFORHAITIANYOUTHSee the joy.
See the joy.
Follow the journey.
Meet our students and educators, see summer program moments, and follow the work as it happens in Haiti.
Follow on Instagram ↗04 — JOIN THE MOVEMENT
There is a place
for you in this story.
Whether you give, volunteer, partner, or simply share our work, you help CHY return stronger each summer.
Give
Help fund teaching, materials, meals, activities, and safe program operations.
Donate securely with PayPal →Volunteer
Offer your time, fundraising support, or professional expertise to the CHY community.
Raise your hand →Partner
Join us as a school, business, organization, or community partner invested in Haitian youth.
Start a conversation →THE NEXT SUMMER STARTS WITH USHelp possibility
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Help possibility
take root.
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