flanbwayan transforms the lives of New York City’s Haitian immigrant youth by providing them with educational assistance, leadership development, and community-building opportunities.
In their own words
As part of the New York Foundation’s “In Their Own Words” series, Founder and Executive Director, Darnell Benoit talks about their mission of transformation. Produced by Maggie Colgan and edited and directed by Kyu Nakama.
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Who We Are
Flanbwayan was founded in 2005 as a youth membership based organization serving Haitian immigrant students in New York City ages 14 to 21. We provide a safety net for youth as they undergo a complex high school placement process that often overlooks their specific needs.
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The Issues
We focus our efforts on assisting with the high school enrollment process; advocating for immigrant education; providing leadership programs for youth; and developing strategic partnerships with schools and community organizations.
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Programs
Our array of programs includes school enrollment support, immigrant education advocacy, cultural and leadership for youth, and more.
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Resources
Find scholarship opportunities and comprehensive policy reports and guides to help students navigate the enrollment process.
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