Myriam Israel says, “I am achieving my dream at last.”

Myriam Israel, 23 years old, lives with her mother and two younger brothers in Solidarity Village, Port au Prince, Haiti. Her mother works long hours as a street vendor, selling clothes, food, and drink to support the family since her father left more than 10 years ago. While Myriam dreamed of becoming a civil engineer, she set aside her aspirations to earn money to pay school fees for her younger brothers.

Now Myriam is able to achieve her dream. Chosen as a scholarship recipient in the ResCare-managed KATA education program, Myriam is studying civil engineering at Haiti Tec, a vocational training school in Port au Prince. After her studies, she plans to work in construction to help support her family while gaining professional experience in a field vital to Haiti’s economic development and infrastructure rehabilitation.

Through the Workforce Development Project component of the KATA program, ResCare provides technical assistance and financial support to vocational training centers in Haiti. ResCare’s support includes providing student scholarships, needed educational materials, and curricula in subjects such as Employability Skills, Entrepreneurship Skills, and Trainer of Trainers.

The KATA program is possible with the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). ResCare is the main implementing partner of CHF International.