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

Our Team