A Backpack Can Change Everything
For a child in Haiti, a pencil, a notebook, and a backpack are not just tools — they are the difference between showing up and staying home.
500+
Backpacks distributed annually
$25
Fills one complete backpack
100%
Of supplies reach students directly
Why School Supplies Matter
In Haiti, the cost of school supplies is one of the leading reasons children drop out or never enroll. Families living on less than $2 a day cannot afford notebooks, pencils, or uniforms — and without them, many schools turn children away.
Reshape ED's annual school supplies distribution puts fully stocked backpacks directly into the hands of children who need them most. Each bag is packed with notebooks, pens, pencils, rulers, and a uniform — everything a child needs to walk through the school door with confidence.
It sounds simple. But for a child who has never owned a pencil, it is transformative.
What Goes Inside Every Backpack
Notebooks & Paper
Multiple composition notebooks and loose-leaf paper for every subject.
Pens & Pencils
A full set of writing tools — pencils, pens, colored pencils, and erasers.
Rulers & Geometry Tools
Rulers, protractors, and compasses for math and science classes.
School Uniform
A clean, properly sized uniform so every child arrives with dignity.
The Backpack Itself
A durable, quality backpack that lasts the full school year.
Supplemental Books
Grade-appropriate reading and activity books to support learning at home.
"When I received my backpack, I cried. Not because I was sad — because for the first time, I felt like a real student."
Help Fill the Next Backpack
Your donation of $25 fills one complete backpack for a child in Haiti. Every gift ships directly to a student who needs it.