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        <ExplanationTxt>To provide tuition and book funds for 26 students for academic year of 2022-2023 and 25 students in academic year 2023-2024. 1. College Mixte Wesleyenne received $ 2,925 2. College Mixte Canaan received $ 1240 3. College Excelsior received $ 1270 4. Justin Lherisson received $250 5. College Mixte Decoste received $ 960 $1250 for books and school supplies were paid on behalf of 25 students for school year 2023-2024. Additionally 4 youths were sponsored to attend trade schools and received $1200.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>$ 420 for mailing documents and shipping to Haiti.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>$1588.40 incurred for purchase calling cards, office supplies and shipping payment in the Boston Office. $4200 stipend to project overseer and 2 facilitators to manage the program. $4620.37 incurred for printing, flyers, transportations, 1 field trip, 2 workshops and refreshments for 2 parents meetings and logistics. $912.24 incurred for miscellaneous (fixing the study place for the students).</ExplanationTxt>
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