In a nation where education is not free, lack of water and sanitation is the reality for nearly half of the population, and rule of man often overrides rule of law, many Haitian citizens have grown up to believe that they have very little agency in the outcome of their lives. These realities have …
Haiti Field Stories
A Better Life For Women – One Well at a Time
Haiti is among the most mountainous regions in the world. This small caribbean island is lush and serene. Upon closer inspection, while the landscape may be abundant, sustainable access to clean water is not. At Haiti Outreach, we work towards creating sustainable access to safe water for …
Changing Conversations, One Community at a Time
The community of Nan Sucrin resides in a small town called Délices, in the commune of Arcahaie. Access to safe water is a major issue here, despite the availability of some suitable springs. The people of Délices are able to access 6 kiosks.* However, for some households these kiosks can …
Hope For Bastia | A Community Fights Disease
While clean water is vital for good health, proper sanitation and hygiene practices are just as crucial for slowing the spread of disease. The community of Bastia (located in the northern commune of Arcahaie) was a good illustration of this problem of unsafe drinking water and sanitation. None of …
Clean Water Has Transformed Life for the Community Members of Pôle
The community of Pôle is a bustling rural area filled with farmers who rely on the fruit of the land for their livelihood. The people there live in close proximity with the animals that they tend, often leading them to drink from the same water sources. This can lead to dangerous transmission of …
Meet Adith Pierre | Faces of Haiti Outreach
Adith Pierre works in the field as an Animator for Haiti Outreach in our Arcahaie office. This courageous and fiery young woman has been brilliantly leading communities for 2 years. She regularly travels throughout the region to meet with community leaders. Ofte she can be found training communities …
Community-Led Sanitation Reform Creates Radical Change
The community of Ti Bastia in the commune of Arcahaie enjoys lush greenery, a mild climate, and pure air. Even the animals appreciate the organic nature of this area as they graze happily along the road leading to the community. This neighborhood is clean, peaceful and pleasant. However, that does …
Haiti Outreach | Transcending the Humanitarian and Development Divide
The entire community of Mankèt Ri Chilo, located in Ouanaminthe, cheers with glee as they witness water flowing out of the new pump their community has just received. A joyous occasion, their elation is made evident by the laughter of the women and the cheers of young girls and children in the …
It’s about more than a well – Clean Water Saves Lives!
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 …
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, …