Emmaus University seeks tech upgrades to expand online learning in Haiti

Emmaus University in northern Haiti is using Together for Haiti Match Day to raise funds for internet, computer lab and classroom technology upgrades. The school says the investment is critical to keep instruction going during Haiti’s instability and to launch online academic programs.

Why it matters: - Emmaus University says stronger technology infrastructure will help the school keep classes running during Haiti’s political instability and security disruptions. - The upgrades are meant to expand access to education and prepare Emmaus to offer online academic programs. - The campaign supports a school that says it is preparing Christ-centered leaders for Haiti and beyond.

What happened: - Emmaus University is in Acul-du-Nord, near Cap-Haïtien in northern Haiti. - The university was founded in 1967 by One Mission Society. - Emmaus says it currently has 385 students and 70 full-time staff, faculty and adjunct professors. - The school is accredited by CETA, AUF, CCCU and ECFA. - Emmaus offers two undergraduate degrees in theology and business, plus four master’s degrees in theology, education, leadership and biblical studies. - The university is taking part in Together for Haiti Match Day, an annual giving campaign running July 20-30, 2026. - Qualifying gifts of $50 to $1,000 per organization receive a 50% match. - The campaign has more than $50,000 in matching gifts available. - Donations and matching funds go directly to the selected organization.

The details: - Emmaus says its Match Day goal is to upgrade internet capacity, improve the computer lab and modernize classroom technology. - The university says those investments will support high-quality instruction and help launch online programs. - Emmaus says its mission is to equip Christ-like redemptive leaders for the transformation of Haiti, the Caribbean and beyond. - The school says it focuses on theology, education and commerce as paths to “holistic transformation” in Haitian society. - Emmaus says theology graduates become pastors and Kingdom workers, while business, leadership and education graduates influence the marketplace. - The university says its students are being prepared to return to their communities with peace and hope. - Emmaus says 2027 will mark 60 years of God’s faithfulness to the school, and the university is planning a year-long celebration. - More information is available at togetherforhaitimatchday.org.

Between the lines: - The technology push reflects a broader shift toward resilience, not just growth, in a country where campus operations can be disrupted. - Emmaus is framing digital infrastructure as a ministry and continuity issue as much as an academic one. - The school’s message blends fundraising with a long-term identity pitch: local leadership, Christian formation and community impact.

What's next: - Emmaus is asking supporters to help finance the technology upgrade through the match campaign. - The university expects the improvements to strengthen educational continuity and widen access to online learning. - Planning is also underway for the school’s 60th anniversary celebration in 2027. - Emmaus says the celebration will highlight provision, impact and grace over the school’s history.