Effectiveness

Data was mainly collected in the form of anecdotal records and testimonies of the parent-participants.

What the parents say:

• “This program was made for me… It does not only help you with your child. It shows you how to deal with other people too…

• I used to beat my children harshly when they misbehaved… I stopped because of the information I received…

• Many of us did not know that children have the right to engage a conversation with their parents…

• I realized when I give her choices, she follows me more easily… I let him help at home…

• I share everything that I learn with the people at home… I told my husband not to call her “bad girl…”

• The program was too short… We need to continue… Many more people need that information…”

What the program leaders say:

• “The parents realized they could not continue to treat their children the way they were doing…

• We live in a destabilized society… To get out of this crisis, we need to educate parents and raise our children well…

• The AKOR program will help us bring positive change and build the Haiti that we want…

• The concepts are well-articulated in the videos… Parents identify with the characters and respond to the Creole content, which is authentic, not a mere translation.

• The train-the-Trainer motivated me to offer the program to teachers and parents in my school… Some teachers support the parents in their use of corporal punishment…