Hope - One Village at a Time
PROVIDING 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.
People Provided Fresh Water
Homes Built for Families
People Housed
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
Shaping the Future: Hope for Haitians’ Commitment to Education
As we prepare to go back to school and Haiti resumes another academic year on September 11, 2023, it’s crucial to take a moment to reflect on the state of education in Haiti. Education in Haiti has been a critical challenge for the nation. With limited resources, a...
Fostering Self-Sufficiency Through Tree Planting
In a bid to foster self-sufficiency and promote sustainable practices among impoverished communities in Haiti, Rockford-based Hope for Haitians, has embarked on a unique initiative. The recent project involved the delivery and planting of various fruit trees,...
Fun Bun Run 2023: Advancing Education in Haiti
On the 13th of May, 2023, the Fabyan Forest Preserve in Geneva, Illinois was alive with purpose, as runners and walkers united for the 12th Annual Hope for Haitians Fun Bun Run 5k for Education. This year’s event was an outstanding success with over 170 registrants...
Volunteer Opportunities
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;...
Podcast Researcher – Volunteer
Identify Opportunities for Nonprofit to be Podcast Guest We are seeking a proactive volunteer to identify podcasters interested in Haiti’s social issues, with the ultimate goal of scheduling our Executive Director or Board Members as guests on their podcasts. The aim...
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