ABOUT US
Reshape ED
WHO WE ARE
RESHAPE ED was created with a simple belief: every person deserves the chance to learn. Our work began in Haiti in 2010 under the names IPVOFA (International Professional Veterans Organization for Ayiti-Haiti) and CMP (Creative Management Plus). It was shaped by the stories, struggles, and strength of children, families, and communities who wanted more than survival — they wanted opportunity.
We listened. We showed up. And we realized something important: The world is not short on potential. It is short on access.
Today, as RESHAPE ED, we carry that same commitment forward — working to remove the barriers that keep people from learning, growing, and thriving. We believe education is not a privilege. It is a right. And we will keep working until it is treated as one.
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MISSION & VISION
OUR MISSION
At RESHAPE ED, we believe education has the power to reshape lives, strengthen communities, and transform futures. Our mission is simple yet deeply impactful: to remove barriers to education and ensure equal access to learning, opportunity, and essential resources for all. Whether it's a child stepping into a classroom for the first time, a woman returning to school, or a family rebuilding after hardship, everyone deserves the chance to learn, grow, and thrive.
OUR VISION
We envision a world where access to education is not determined by geography, privilege, or circumstance, but recognized as a universal right. A world where every learner has the tools, support, and opportunity to thrive, contribute, and lead. Our vision is a future where children have access to quality education, families receive ongoing support, communities lead their own development, and women and girls learn with dignity and opportunity.
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OUR VALUES
Equity
We believe everyone deserves the same opportunity to learn, regardless of gender, background, or circumstance.
Dignity
Every person has worth. We serve with respect, humility, and a commitment to honoring the human behind every story.
Community
Change becomes sustainable when it is built with communities, not delivered to them. We listen, collaborate, and grow together.
Empowerment
Education gives people power — the power to choose, to decide, to build, and to transform their own lives.
Opportunity
We work to create pathways that make education accessible, because possibility should never depend on geography or privilege.
Accountability
We act with integrity, transparency, and responsibility — to our mission, our partners, and the communities we support.
Hope
We lead with optimism. We believe in the potential of every learner and the ripple effect one empowered mind can create.
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OUR STORY
Founded in Haiti
Our work began under the names IPVOFA (International Professional Veterans Organization for Ayiti-Haiti) and CMP (Creative Management Plus), responding to the urgent need for education access after the earthquake.
Expanding Reach
Grew our programs to serve more communities across Haiti, providing school supplies, educational resources, and community support to hundreds of families.
UN Recognition
Represented at the United Nations, bringing the voices of underserved communities to the global stage and advocating for equitable education worldwide.
Reshape ED Born
Rebranded as Reshape ED to reflect our expanded global mission — removing barriers to education and providing equal access to learning for all.
Growing Globally
Continuing to serve communities in Haiti and beyond, with new programs, partnerships, and a growing network of supporters committed to educational equity.
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MEET THE FOUNDER
Jean Maxene Bernabe
Founder & Executive Director
Jean Maxene Bernabe is the founder and driving force behind Reshape ED. Born from a deep commitment to justice and education, her journey began in Haiti, where she witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of educational inequality on children and families.
With over a decade of experience in community development, nonprofit leadership, and educational advocacy, Jean Maxene has built Reshape ED into a globally recognized organization that bridges the gap between potential and opportunity.
Her work has been recognized at the United Nations, and she continues to inspire communities, partners, and supporters around the world to believe that education is the most powerful tool for lasting change.
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OUR TEAM
Behind every program, every resource, and every child reached is a dedicated team of educators, advocates, and community builders who believe in the power of education.
JOIN US IN RESHAPING EDUCATION
Whether you donate, volunteer, or spread the word — every action helps a child access the education they deserve.