Heroes of Haiti
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…
Trenton Farmers Market Supports its Community
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…
Robbinsville High School Robotics Team FRC 2590 Team Nemesis Engage in Global STEM Outreach
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…
The Health Benefits of Yoga
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…
Message From the Founder- May 2022
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…
In Loving Memory of Dieumima
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 and Its History with Medicine
Haiti’s rich history of natural and traditional medicine, otherwise known as green medicine, has deep ties to spirituality. The religion of Haitian Vodou first started to develop in the 17th…
Celebrating the Haitian Flag
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…
IAFL Supports Robbinsville High School Robotics Team at Robotic Networking Night
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…
Carnival Celebration in Haiti and EML School
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…
Message From the Founder- April 2022
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’s “Love Is in the Air” Event At Café Du Pain Was A Success
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,…
Benevolent Donation from The Children’s Home Society of New Jersey
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…
IAFL Partnership with Rider University
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,…
Background and Current State of Haiti’s Mental Health
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,…
Message From the Founder- March 2022
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…
IAFL Fundraising Event “Love is in the Air”
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…
Ways to Show Your Love for our Students
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…
Express Love, Donate to Our Food Drive
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…
Jeen International Shows Love to ITIAH Angels for Learning (IAFL)
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…
Marie Thadal Appointed to the Society of Cosmetic Chemists’ Governance Task Force
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…
Message From the Founder- February 2022
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…
Six Facts about Haiti’s “New Beginnings”
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…
Project CURE Donations
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…
New Year’s Traditions in Haiti
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…
Exciting News from an IAFL Volunteer!
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…
IAFL Saturday Yoga with Lavender YogaFit January 22, 9:30 am
“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…
Message From the Founder- January 2022
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…
Season’s Greetings
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…
Why We Volunteer
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
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…
Piano Marvel
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…
Six Facts about Haitian Holiday Traditions
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: …
Message From the Founder- December 2021
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…
Giving Thanks!
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…
IAFL Purchase of Sawyer Water Filtration Kits for the Haitian Community
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…
Hand Sanitizer Donations by Merit Manufacturing
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…
Haitian Cuisine and History
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…
Festival of Thanks and Giving
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…
ITIAH Angels For Learning Fall Events
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…
Message From the Founder- November 2021
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…
Itiah Angels for Learning Finds Its Angel
Navigation Home About ITIAH Angels’ Initiatives Get Involved News & Events Shop ITIAH COVID-19 Donate Newsletter Connect with us Facebook-f Twitter Instagram Linkedin-in Contact Us Media Kit ITIAH Angels For…
Robbinsville Organization Provides Relief to Victims of Earthquake in Haiti
Navigation Home About ITIAH Angels’ Initiatives Get Involved News & Events Shop ITIAH COVID-19 Donate Newsletter Connect with us Facebook-f Twitter Instagram Linkedin-in Contact Us Media Kit ITIAH Angels For…
IAFL Raises Money for Haiti’s Earthquake Victims
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…
IAFL Marketing Announcement
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…
Tripple T Caribbean Cuisine Restaurant presents “A NIGHT IN HAITI”
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…
IAFL Founder Serves on Madam C.J. Walker Scholarship Committee
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…
Facts About Haiti’s Earthquakes
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…
Message From the Founder
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…
Introducing IAFL’s New Newsletter Coordinator
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…
A Flair of the Caribbean Fashion Show
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…
6 Facts About Haiti’s Covid-19 Impact
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…
IAFL and affiliation with Handshake
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…
Message from the Founder
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,…
Introducing IAFL’s New Fellows
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 Health Care Drive
The IAFL Health Care Drive for Girls is running at full speed! The initiative began after the students’ physicals revealed that many of the girls suffered from infections and lacked…
Thank You Project C.U.R.E.
Thanks to the hard work and ingenuity of Kristina Patel, an IAFL volunteer/Rutgers University fellow, basic personal and medical supplies arrived in Robbinsville to be shipped to École Mère Louise…
Thank You Air Mobile Ministries
Recently, École Mère Louise (EML) received a new water filtration/purifier unit since their existing one ceased functioning. There was a huge concern at the school due to levels of contaminants…
Jocelyne Dorisme to Light the Stage on June 25
World renowned Haitian vocalist, poet and actor Jocelyne Dorisme will perform the songs of Haiti on June 25 as a special highlight of ITIAH Angels for Learning (IAFL’s) virtual fashion…
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. for a fun and colorful VIRTUAL fashion…
Message From the Founder
Watch out friends of ITIAH – ITIAH Angels for Learning (IAFL) will make its contribution to the world of elegant styles, traditional music and Caribbean culture with a one-of-a kind virtual…
IAFL to Present Fashion with Caribbean Flair
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.…
ITIAH Meditation Workshop
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…
Dr. Marie-Gladys André-Dupuy Collaborates with ITIAH
We are honored to have Dr. Marie-Gladys André-Dupuy, a proud alumna of École Mère Louise (EML), join ITIAH Angels for Learning (IAFL) as an advisor to the education team. She…
Six Facts about the Haitian Flag
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.…
Health Fair
4-10-2021 UTIs: Many women suffer from Urinary Tract Infections, or UTIs for short. In the young girls ITIAH Angels for Learning has sponsored, they showed signs of UTIs which…
Get Fit with ITIAH
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…
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. for a fun and colorful virtual fashion…
Six Facts about Prevalent Illnesses caused by Inadequate Hygienic Conditions (with a focus on the Female Adolescent group)
General data on Haitian sanitation and access to clean water according to United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)’s 2017 data on sanitation and drinking water, 1*Basic sanitation service is…
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 for Learning…
IAFL Medical Initiative
ITIAH Angels for Learning’s (IAFL) mission focuses on providing education and wellness to impoverished children in Haiti. In aligning with this goal, nutritional education and medical aid efforts are underway.…
IAFL to Present Fashion with Caribbean Flair
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.…
IAFL Medical Initiative
IAFL Medical Initiative ITIAH Angels for Learning’s (IAFL) mission focuses on providing education and wellness to impoverished children in Haiti. In aligning with this goal, nutritional education and…
Six Facts about Prevalent Illnesses caused by Inadequate Hygienic Conditions
Six Facts about Prevalent Illnesses caused by Inadequate Hygienic Conditions (with a focus on the Female Adolescent group) General data on Haitian sanitation and access to clean water according to…
IAFL Vitamin Report
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…
ITIAH Hosts Coding Workshop
On February 27, ITIAH Angels for Learning (IAFL) held its first remote coding workshop for youngsters ages 7 and up. The event was cohosted by IAFL’s webmaster Khadija Franklin, an…
Get Fit with ITIAH
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…
ITIAH to Present Personal Finance Workshop
On Saturday, March 27, ITIAH Angels for Learning (IAFL) will present Personal Finance 101, an introductory course. We will cover a variety of topics including Budgeting Compounding Interest Historical Performance…
École Mère Louise (EML) alumna, Mehdy Bourjolly
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…
ITIAH Founder Marie Thadal Speaks at Global Trends in Workforce BOLD Center Event
In honor of International Women’s Day, our ITIAH Angels for Learning founder Marie Thadal participated in the Rutgers University’s (RU) Global Trends in the Workforce-Opportunities for Women panel session on…
WOMEN IN STEM: BELIEVE THIS HYPE
Math (STEM). People said it was too hard. People felt that STEM was a white male-dominated role. Well, in the immortal words of Public Enemy: DON’T BELIEVE THE HYPE… …
Ms.Marie’s Welcome Message
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…
ITIAH Angels for Learning Pilot ESL (French) Initiative
ITIAH Angels for Learning Pilot ESL (French) Initiative École Mère Louise School (EML) in Port-a Prince, Haiti, is home to more than 400 children and youth who seek opportunities for…
Surtabs Help to Prepare Students for Educational, Career Success
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…
Six Facts about Malnutrition in Haiti
Six Facts about Malnutrition in Haiti At 49.3 percent, Haiti’s 2016–2018 undernourishment rate is showing that approximately half of the population is not able to meet its minimum calorie requirements…
Little Girls’ Fashion
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 Named Chair-Elect of NYSCC
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…
IAFL Beauty Project Initiative Spearheads Borehole Water Project in Kisii, Kenya
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 Facts on Haiti’s Geography
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
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…
Soulful Sounds for the Holidays
It’s the holiday season! Itiah Angels is partnering with Mount Pisgah Baptist Temple, Grace Community Baptist Church, and The New Spirit Ministry to bring you Soulful Sounds for the Holidays,…
ITIAH Angels Hosts Gentle Flow Yoga Session
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…
EML Alumna Edwight Civil Leads Back-to-School Drive at Saint Barbara Catholic Church
ITIAH Angels For Learning (IAFL) expresses heartfelt thanks to Saint Barbara Catholic Church, under the leadership of the Rev. Père Eugène Roi Almonor, for its generous monetary donation to IAFL.…
Six Facts on Haiti’s Healthcare System
According to the CIA World Factbook, the life expectancy at birth is 65.3 years, which places Haiti at the 194th place compared to the rest of the world.1 As of…
STEM is All Around Us
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…
Sustainability Development is Key for Social Progress
This unusual, dark year –2020 – has shown how human activities can endanger the environment and how societal inequalities have grown over the last several years. The pandemic has triggered…
ITIAH Angels For Learning Sends School Supplies to École Mère Louise in Haiti
ITIAH Angels For Learning Sends School Supplies to École Mère Louise in Haiti Navigation Home About ITIAH Angels’ Initiatives Get Involved Donate Newsletter Connect with us Facebook-f Twitter Instagram Linkedin-in…
Saturday Yoga with IAFL
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,”…
Robbinsville High Robotics Team Partners with IAFL To Spread the Wonders of Engineering
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…
ITIAH Founder Marie Thadal Talks at Alma Mater
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…
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