Wyclef Jean To Build School In Haiti | The Vibe - The World According to SocialVibe

POSTED 9 MONTHS AGO

Native Haitian and Fugee Wyclef Jean has always been dedicated of improving the quality of life for citizens in his birth country. He recently shared his latest mission to help the people of Haiti: building a school in Haiti.

“I want to start working on building a school. It’s going to be called the Yele Center. Hopefully I can start the fundraiser in six months, and I have the model.I want something that’s sustainable for kids. One person got me out of Haiti, my parents got me to America. I took the dream back to Haiti. If I could just save one kid with that school, and get the next Wyclef Jean or the next Shakira, I’ll be satisfied.”

Wyclef started his own foundation in 2005, Yele Haiti, dedicated to supporting projects that make a difference in education, health, environment and community development for the impoverished country.

Helping along the way are fellow celebs Angelina Jolie and Matt Damon, both active philanthropists in their own right.

You can help rebuild Haiti with SocialVibe by choosing Music for Relief as your Cause. Linkin Park has teamed up with MFR and SocialVibe to try and raise $25,000 for hurricane victims in Haiti - we're already 1/5 of the way there. Help us spread the word and reach our goal!

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	Sarah Sunshine :) says:	POSTED 9 MONTHS AGO
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	Sarah Sunshine :) says:	POSTED 9 MONTHS AGO
	But how come he only cares about African kids? What aboutt he kids in like, India, who don't even have food?



	theoneinpink says:	POSTED 9 MONTHS AGO
	Well, Haiti isn't in Africa.



	De Trini Kow Killa says:	POSTED 9 MONTHS AGO
	doh give up on that man if able I'll help with that too just call and you got it



	De Trini Kow Killa says:	POSTED 9 MONTHS AGO
	by the way will you be in T&T this year for carnival when last have yyou heard from Machel?



	Lauryn says:	POSTED 9 MONTHS AGO
	Sarah, he doesnt only care about haiti kids, its just where hes from so he can relate to whats happening there. But I think its great that hes doing this for them, Stick with it Wyclef Jean. Btw, I love your songs.



	Mar says:	POSTED 9 MONTHS AGO
	I am so glad to see that Haiti has people that care for them. <33 And that I am going to help them improve. Haiti is so close to Puerto Rico, all those natural disasters could have hit us! And since we were blessed by being unharmed, I think that is a responsible thing to help those who are so close by, and need it.



	Dave says:	POSTED 8 MONTHS AGO
	Uhm, Haiti is a couple of thousand miles from Africa. And perhaps people who do good deeds shouldn't be criticized about which cause they decide to dedicate their time and effort towards?