Since 2006, Haiti H2O has partnered with four rural communities in Haiti – building schools, churches, sanitation projects, and micro-enterprises. But, there is more work to be done. The community of Meloniere is a remote village where seasonal flooding often cuts off access. The main occupation for the people living in this area is farming. Community members of Meloniere have made education a priority for their children. Through their efforts the school has grown to more than 200 students, with nine classes. However, in 2016, hurricane Matthew devastated the school building. The teachers and children have not given up -- they persevere, often sitting in classrooms with crumbling walls and tattered tarps as roofs to learn their lessons. Haiti H2O is partnering with leaders in Meloniere to help transform their hope for a better life into real opportunities. Construction has begun on a new building for the students in Meloniere. This will be the third school building that Haiti H2O has helped to build, working alongside the local leaders to access resources and realize their plans. According to the World Bank, "A child born today in Haiti will be only 45% as productive when she grows up as she would be if she enjoyed full education and health." Please consider sponsoring my Bike4Haiti so that Haiti H2O can continue to provide improved educational opportunities for the children of rural Haiti to reach their full potential.