The right to education is recognized by most as a human right. Most of the communities found by the sugar refineries discriminate against Haitian children or descendants of Haitian nationality by denying them access to a formal education. These children are not permitted to attend public or private schools because they lack the necessary identification documents to be enrolled in these institutions. Because there are a limited number of public schools in the DR, the government views these undocumented children as a threat to their resources. As a result, the majority of Haitian children do not receive any form of formal education.

MOSCTHA believes that education is the cornerstone of our interventions. Over the last several years, MOSCTHA has built six schools in the sugar refinery communities which provide education to 460 children from kindergarten through junior high school. MOSCTHA´s focus has been in communities that are particularly vulnerable and underprivileged who have minimal access to basic needs.

These schools are in the communities of Hato Viejo 2 (Boca Chica), Los Cazabes (Guaricano), Yabacao and Los Jovillos (Monte Plata), and Palamara (Autopista Duarte). There are currently 460 students enrolled in these schools with eight teachers, six aides, and several volunteers.

We have partnered with the HAURRALDE Community Foundation who provides us with school supplies for the Hato Viejo school. However, we are currently looking for additional partners or sponsors who can provide supplies for our other schools. If you would like to donate school supplies, please mail them to the following addresses

United States Address:

MOSCTHA USA
1660 Hillhurst Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027

Dominican Republic Address:

MOSCTHA
Calle El Sol No. 03,
Urb. Sol de Luz, Villa Mella Apdo. Postal 126. S
Santo Domingo Norte, Republica Dominicana

Please note that we are in particular need of books that are in Spanish or French.