Who We Are
AKOR Parenting is a 501-C3, non-profit organization founded in 2023
Our Mission
We aim to build lasting capacity for culturally relevant, research-based parenting education that strengthens families and lays the foundation for a peaceful society.
Our Vision
Haitian families everywhere thrive in nurturing and just relationships, raising responsible citizens capable of contributing positively to their communities.
We Value
Encouragement, Consequences, Honor, and Respect
Cultural and linguistic relevance
Evidence based on qualitative and quantitative research
Partnership across nations and continents
Community relationships that reflect dignity, resilience, and justice
Our Beliefs
Parenting education empowers parents to raise responsible citizens who will positively impact their community.
Parents play a critical role in the transition from oppressive to democratic societies by teaching and modeling positive interactions with their children.
Parenting education helps migrant families adjust to the democratic context of their host societies.
Effective parenting protects children from the ills of violence, delinquency, substance abuse, and mental illness.
Parents are capable of learning skills that foster respect, cooperation, and healthy relationships in their home and community.
Our History
