Israel to set up school for 1,000 kids in Haiti

Amid the rubble in Haiti, Israel is planning a 1,000-student school and community center in the heart of Port-au-Prince.

Several weeks after the Israeli field hospital in Haiti was dismantled, and amid growing concern over the country’s long-term needs, officials hope to build a permanent compound — or Israeli-style village — that will include an elementary school, community center and playground. Staffed by local teachers, the compound will also house a medical clinic and rehabilitation center.

Ambassador Haim Divon, head of MASHAV–The Israel Center for International Cooperation, hopes the school will be up and running this month. Initially, he envisions being able to accept 1,000 students. — jpost.com