Manise Volel is a smart young woman from the town of Capotille in the Nord-Est department of Haiti who is pursuing her high school diploma. The 22-year-old used to walk over a mile and a half to access water, and then walk another 1.5 miles back with a heavy jerry can in tow. Despite her best …
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Walking a Mile in Daniela’s Shoes
Daniela Saintil is a calm and quiet young lady who resides in the community of Mankèt Ri Chilo, in the commune of Ouanaminthe, in the North-Eastern region of Haiti. Despite her mild temper, she is incredibly diligent and dedicated to her family. Having been born to a household with meager resources, …
How a Community Well Has Helped One Man Keep His Head Above Water
Guens Louis-Jean was born in the commune of Fort-Liberté in the town of Saillant, in the community of Gwonot. His father is a farmer and taught him the trade. With only a 6th grade education, he left the National School of Saillant for the Dominican Republic with his uncle. When he returned to …