As a country that has been through a long and formidable list of problems, many non-governmental organizations (NGOs) such as ITIAH Angels of Learning have been working locally to support…

The Trenton Farmers Market is kindly donating a table to Itiah Angels for Learning (IAFL) on June 25th! At the Trenton Farmers Market, you can find a variety of baked…

Nemesis Team 2590 is an award-winning FIRST Robotics team and non-profit based in Robbinsville High School, NJ. Although building robots and participating in competitions are an important part of what…

Like the fickle, ever-changing weather, sometimes our moods can swing from contentment to frustration. This emphasizes the importance of maintaining our mental health to keep our emotions stable. An activity…

Hi friends,    It is officially May and with it comes the enjoyment of spring weather. But it is also a time to refresh and renew with spring cleaning and…

Our Dieumima, an orphan and one of our 100 little girls, passed away this month. She was under the care of her loving grandmother and was her grandmother’s hope for…

Haiti’s first flag was conceived by the revolutionary Jean-Jacques Dessalines, who used French flag bits to stick the colors blue and red together. According to local history, red represented those…

ITIAH Angels for Learning (IAFL) attended the Robotic Networking Night hosted by the Robbinsville High School Robotics Team on March 30. Representing IAFL was Marie Thadal,  Magnolia Brown-McGlothen from the…

Haiti’s biggest celebration of the year, Carnival, or “Kanaval” in Haitian Creole, begins every year in late January and ends with a four-day party right before the Roman Catholic holiday…

Hi friends,   Welcome to another edition of the ITIAH Bulletin. Spring has blossomed and Easter is right around the corner, and our world is brimming with color. It is…

  IAFL hosted a fantastic fundraiser at Café Du Pain Bakery in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, with the help of our wonderful volunteers, Magnolia Brown-McGlothen, Sherly Porsana, Giorgio Dell’Acqua, Alinah Thadal,…

  ITIAH Angels for Learning (IAFL) is extremely grateful for the generous donation from The Children’s Home Society of New Jersey. The Children’s Home Society of New Jersey kindly donated…

  On February 16, ITIAH Angels for Learning (IAFL) met with the Deans of Rider University to establish a strategic partnership and provide opportunities for Rider University students. Deans Kutcher,…

  As the pandemic appears to be winding down, this year we begin the journey of recovery. We are learning to live with the virus and with the collateral damage,…

  Hi friends,   Welcome to another edition of ITIAH Bulletin, IAFL’s monthly newsletter! March is all about the start of spring and with it the feeling of rejuvenation. In…

The volunteers of IAFL have planned the sweetest event to introduce friends of ITIAH to Café Du Pain Bakery, our sponsor. “Love is in the Air Fundraiser” was designed to…

Haiti has navigated through many challenges during the past year, especially the devastating earthquake that struck southern Haiti back in August. However, there is still much more to do as…

  The mission of ITIAH Angels for Learning is to promote optimal educational conditions for students in Haiti. One way of fostering learning is by ensuring that the children have…

  Before leading IAFL and managing its humanitarian goals, Marie Thadal had first established a home at Jeen International in 1998 as a sales representative. Jeen International is a privately…

As an active member of the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC), Marie Thadal had held numerous positions in the organization that is dedicated to the advancement of cosmetic…

Hi friends,   February is a time when we can reflect on our loved ones and what is important to us in life. But it is also a time to…

As we head into 2022, January signifies a fresh start, a new beginning. And Haiti is no strangers to “new beginnings”. Let’s go back in time to the very beginning…

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to put a strain on Haiti’s medical resources, more medical supplies and medical professionals are needed to assist with delivering quality healthcare to the citizens…

The first of January is the start of a new year, but for Haiti, it also stands for much more. New Year’s Day is also Haiti’s Independence Day, a national…

On January 1st, 2022, I started my tenure as Chair of the NY chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC). Education has always been my passion. My mother, a…

“Yoga is a light, which when lit, will never dim. The better your practice, the brighter the flame.” – B. Iyengar.   Let’s connect virtually for a one-hour Yoga session…

Hi friends,   Happy New Year and cheers to 2022! As we ring in the New Year, we are so grateful for all that we have accomplished in 2021 while…

Everyone at ITIAH Angels for Learning (IAFL) wishes you and your family a safe, fun, and happy holiday! In the midst of all the holiday cheer, it is important to…

As ITIAH Angels for Learning (IAFL) finishes off another successful year, we decided to honor the group of people who make this success possible- our volunteers.   Volunteers are vital…

The current state of COVID-19 in Haiti remains dire. As of November 21st, the CDC has declared the situation in Haiti a Level 4, indicating a very high level of…

The piano has been a revolutionary stringed instrument, allowing the performer to not only play the melody of a piece but also the harmony simultaneously. Interestingly, there are many studies…

Everybody around the world is getting ready to celebrate Christmas in December and Haiti is no exception. Here are six Haitian holiday traditions I would like to share with you:  …

Hi friends! We hope you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday and got to enjoy the foods of the fall season. ITIAH Angels for Learning (IAFL) stayed busy…

The fall of 2021 was a season of giving for IAFL. In August, a devastating earthquake hit the southern region of Haiti, and many families lost their homes, belongings, and…

It is no secret that microbially contaminated water can lead to a variety of health issues for those who ingest it. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, these medical…

ITIAH Angels for Learning Receives Hand Sanitizers from Merit Manufacturing Sterling Heights, MI, September 27, 2021 – Merit Manufacturing, a Michigan-based personal care/home care manufacturing company, has donated $4,440 worth…

Although Thanksgiving Day is not a traditionally observed holiday in Haiti, many Haitian Americans have adopted this national holiday to be with each other while enjoying their Thanksgiving meal with…

More than ever, we are called to make a difference in each other’s lives! Giving Tuesday is an important time to remember to support and uplift those who are helping…

IAFL has participated in many events this past fall season. On September 25th, IAFL visited Rutgers University’s Cook Campus on the March to Rutgers Gardens, an event to raise awareness…

Welcome, friends! As Thanksgiving draws near, it is important to think about the ways that we can lend a hand to help others as we reflect on what we are…

In its efforts to aid the victims of the recent magnitude 7.2 earthquake in Haiti, ITIAH Angels for Learning (IAFL) has raised $4,997.57 to help distribute food, water, and other…

The Marketing Department at ITIAH Angels for Learning has some exciting news to share. They are currently revising the Mission Statement to help the company organize its vision and strategy…

Tameka Nicholson- the owner of Tripple T, a Jamaican restaurant in Robbinsville, NJ- hosted the first of many events to celebrate the rich history and culture of Haiti in support…

The founder of ITIAH Angels for Learning (IAFL) wears many hats. When it comes to promoting education Marie Thadal is very active. She currently serves on the National Board of…

On August 14, 2021, at 8:29 a.m. local time, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake strikes southwestern Haiti at a depth of 6.2 miles (9.98km). According to USAID, the temblor left 2,248…

Welcome, friends! We hope that you learned more about ITIAH Angels for Learning’s recent events from our September newsletter. October is in full swing, but it is also important to…

I am delighted to join ITIAH Angels for Learning (IAFL) as newsletter coordinator and a writing team member. I will be contributing to writing and putting the newsletter together. I…

June is a month filled with euphoric meaning and the opportunities to share the light-heartedness of strength, laughter, joy, and excitement with families and friends. It is also a time…

After decades of social-economic instability and misfortune, the situation in Haiti further deteriorated in 2019 with street protests and soaring levels of violence. In a report released by the Ministry…

On a mission to sponsor the education of youth in Haiti, ITIAH Angels for Learning has affiliated with the app Handshake, a career services platform where employees typically hire college…

Welcome back, friends! ITIAH Bulletin newsletter has resumed from its summer vacation hiatus. As we celebrate ITIAH Angels for Learning’s (IAFL) third anniversary this week, which took place September 14,…

ITIAH Angels for Learning is proud to welcome new fellows for the summer and fall of 2021! Vishnupriya Ramesh Vishnupriya Ramesh is joining us as a web development fellow. She…

IAFL to Present Fashion with Caribbean Flair ITIAH Angels for Learning (IAFL) is ending June in fashion… Caribbean fashion! Join us on Friday June 25 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.…

On Sunday May 16th, ITIAH Angels for Learning (IAFL) hosted a virtual Mindful Meditation session with Roksana Filipowska! We gathered for a soothing 45-minute sound bath — a cellular massage…

Six Facts about the Haitian Flag The flag of Haiti consists of two different colored horizontal bands, and a white panel bearing the national coat of arms at the center.…

Join ITIAH Angels for Learning (IAFL) and Mark Radio of Body Elite the third Saturday of each month for a virtual one-hour, total body workout class.  The next class is…

  Haiti’s undernourishment rate in 2016-2018 was at 49.3%, meaning that approximately half of the population is unable to reach their caloric requirements.6 In November 2020, ITIAH Angels for Learning…

IAFL Vitamin Report Haiti’s undernourishment rate in 2016-2018 was at 49.3%, meaning that approximately half of the population is unable to reach their caloric requirements.6 In November 2020, ITIAH Angels…

Join ITIAH Angels for Learning (IAFL) and Mark Radio of Body Elite the third Saturday of each month for a virtual one-hour, total body workout class.  The next class is…

How a robust early childhood education made a real difference in my life I come from a family that has always put education first.  My family believes that every person…

This month is Women’s History Month! ITIAH Angels for Learning (IAFL) is proud to celebrate every day all the contributions women have made to the United States and in the…

Surtabs Help to Prepare Students for Educational, Career Success Students at École Mère Louise (EML) are happy to keep up with their school work more efficiently, thanks to their use…

Little Girls’ Fashion  By Magnolia Brown A high fashion designer once said: “Playing dress-up begins at age five and never truly ends.” While reflecting upon the many dresses, suits, shoes,…

Giorgio Dell’Acqua, director of Dellacqua Consulting, and vice president of ITIAH Angels for Learning (IAFL), has been named chair-elect of the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC), the Society…

Since 2017, the Beauty Project Initiative of  ITIAH Angels for Learning (IAFL) has been on a mission to teach women in impoverished communities in the Caribbean and Africa how to…

Six Fact on Haiti’s Geography Haiti is the third largest Caribbean country after Cuba and the Dominican Republic. It occupies the western third of the island of Hispaniola, which it…

Message from Sister Myrtha Louise – November ITIAH Bulletin I am happy to say that the children returned to school on October 26.  They are working well despite it being…

On November 7th, ITIAH Angels For Learning (IAFL) enjoyed a Saturday morning “Gentle Flow” yoga class led by Robbinsville, NJ-based instructor Meeta Parekh, owner of Lavender Yoga Fit. Parekh engaged…

STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. It is not an easy thing to define. But when you think about it, STEM is all around us.   It is more…

ITIAH Angels for Learning (IAFL) is thrilled to present its first virtual fundraiser. Join us on November 7th from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. (EST) for Saturday “Gentle Flow Yoga,”…

At Robbinsville High School, the FIRST Robotics Team 2590 Nemesis aims to transform lives one child and one community at a time. ITIAH Angels For Learning (IAFL) is proud to…

Our ITIAH Angels For Learning founder Marie Thadal spoke at her alma mater, Rutgers University, on October 3, 2020.  She attended the Christiana Foglio DC ’84 Douglass Career Conference for…