Healthy children learn better.
Silem Foundation provides preventive, school-based health support that helps children stay healthy, safe, and ready to learn. Our approach focuses on early identification, health education, and referral, working in coordination with families and local health providers to support learning continuity.
This program does not replace healthcare services, but strengthens the link between schools, families, and existing health systems.








Basic non-clinical health checks and first aid for minor issues
Hygiene and disease-prevention education
Psychosocial awareness and well-being support delivered in age-appropriate, non-clinical ways
Referral and follow-up support with local clinics and health providers when medical care is needed
Health challenges are a leading cause of absenteeism and learning disruption in many school communities.
Preventive, school-based support helps:
Identify health concerns early
Reduce avoidable absences
Protect children’s ability to participate fully in learning
By addressing health barriers at school, children are more likely to attend regularly and succeed academically.
School-age children
Teachers and school staff
Families connected to the school community
All activities are preventive and non-clinical
Medical diagnosis and treatment are handled by licensed local providers
Programs follow child protection and safeguarding standards
Parents, caregivers, and school leadership are engaged as partners
Student attendance and participation
Health-related absences
Hygiene knowledge and practices
Referrals made and follow-up outcomes
These indicators help improve program quality and ensure accountability to schools, families, and donors.
If you are a school, health provider, or organization interested in strengthening child health and learning outcomes through school-based collaboration, we welcome the opportunity to connect.
We believe in a Haiti where dignity, opportunity, and community strength empower every individual to thrive.