Hope - One Village at a Time
BRINGING HOPE AND DIGNITY TO THE POOREST OF THE POOR IN HAITI
Homes For Destitute Families
We start with housing. The families we assist typically live in primitive shelters made from cast off materials. We provide a secure, dry, clean, cinder block home that they own to start a new beginning.
Safe Water and Sanitation
Water borne disease is a killer in poor communities. We ensure clean water and proper sanitation, through wells, water purification and sanitary facilities.
Community Development and Education
We help coordinate and train local village councils so residents can manage their own affairs. We also support educational development for children and adults.
Sustainable Food and Income
Establishing sustainable food sources; goats, chickens, gardens, cassava bakeries is an important step. In addition we help residents develop income producing enterprises to better provide for their families.
Medical Services
Basic healthcare services and preventative care saves lives. Working with Haitian doctors and medical staff, we work to fill the void of primary medical care for families in some of our villages. Medication, testing, prenatal care are a few of the services provided.
Homes Built for Families
People Housed
Water Wells
People Provided Fresh Water
Animals for Food & Income
Students Given a Year of Education
Since 2001, Hope for Haitians has worked to bring clean water, food, housing, education and medical services to Haiti, home to more than nine million people and considered to be the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere.
While helping to meet the basic needs of Haitians for housing and clean water, Hope for Haitians also creates sustainable solutions for continued self-sufficiency and provides education programs to prepare the next generation
Help Women Entrepreneurs Build Lasting Prosperity – Match Day 2026
The 2026 Together for Haiti Match Day is helping launch three women-owned wholesale distribution businesses that will serve entrepreneurs across rural Haiti. Together, we’re investing in women, strengthening local economies, and creating lasting opportunity for families and communities.
Summer Vocational Training Begins with Culinary Arts Class in Bassin
Hope for Haitians has launched its 2026 Summer Vocational Training Program, beginning with a culinary arts class in Bassin. Participants are gaining practical skills that can lead to employment, entrepreneurship, and stronger communities, with additional classes beginning across five more villages, including a new shoe making and repair program.
Haiti Update May 10, 2026
Learn how Education opens opportunity for both adults and children, a key element in Hope for Haitians comprehensive sustainable development approach.
Volunteer Opportunities
Web Development – Volunteer
Project Overview Bring Hope to Haitian Families – Hope for Haitians is looking for a Website Developer with WordPress experience to assist in the revision of our existing website. The project is underway but would benefit from additional experienced hands to bring it...
Bay Lavi Event Workgroup Volunteer
Be the Change: Volunteer to power the next Bay Lavi fundraising event in Geneva, IL We are looking for a dedicated team of 6-10 volunteers to collaborate with our staff in organizing the The next "Bay Lavi" fundraising event in Geneva, IL. This is an active workgroup;...
Evening in the Tropics Event Workgroup Volunteer
Be the Change: Volunteer to power the "Evening in the Tropics" We are looking for a dedicated team of 6-10 volunteers to collaborate with our staff in organizing the The next "Evening in the Tropics" fundraising dinner in Rockford, IL. This is an active workgroup;...









