Dunoit Bien-Aimé is a husband and father to an 18 year old daughter. He and his brother and sister lost their parents as children, but leaned on their protestant faith to give them strength to rise above adversity as orphans in a country that doesn’t have a lot of support for orphans. Dunoit …
Haiti Field Stories
The Dream for Haiti to be a Clean Country
The town of Cavaillon is located in the Aquin district in the South Department. As of May, 2022 their town has received three new wells and had two rehabilitated. These wells service 218 households and 968 people. There are currently two more underway that should be inaugurated in June or July if …
Turning Adversity into Opportunity
Joseph Philistin is a joyful and vibrant 59 year old husband and father to 8 children, 5 girls and 3 boys. In his community, he has a reputation for being wise and trustworthy. To provide for his family he farms pistachios and bananas. He and his family reside in the Commune of Capotille in the …
Students participation in maintaining a hygienic school
Hisken Desire is an 18 year old student at the National School in Archaie. He lives with his sister, Monique, as they have lost both their parents. He is known by his peers to be very intelligent and wise. Last November, a group of parents and teachers collaborated to participate in the WASH in the …
Keeping Schools Clean and Sanitary is a Group Effort
Léger Nerlande is a 52 year old teacher at the school in the town of Arcahaie, in the western department of Haiti. She used to view her role as just a teacher. She thought her place was to focus on the children’s learning and never paid much mind to sanitation or hygiene practices. She felt the …
The Cabaret National High School | A model for water and sanitation management
Jn Butleer George is a one of the teachers at the National High School in Cabaret. This high school serves approximately 1000 people. Mr. George is a devoted husband and father to 6 children, 2 daughters and 4 sons. He also serves as one of the janitorial staff and shared, “sometimes I was …
WASH in the Schools
In Haiti, many children and adults have not had the opportunity to learn about the importance of proper sanitation and hygiene practices. What does that entail exactly? It means learning how to use a designated latrine rather than going to the bathroom anywhere outside (this is also referred to as …
Mr. François Saintilmond | Devoted family man, community member, and farmer
Mr. François Saintilmond is a 53 year old farmer, husband, and father of 4 (2 girls and 2 boys). He is originally from an area named Lory Nan Polo which is located in the 2nd communal section of Roucou, in the commune of Trou-du-Nord in the North East Department of Haiti. He now resides in Lory …
Wilson Garconvil | Family Man and Devoted Community Member
Wilson Garconvil is a 30 year old young man who lives in the locality of Ba Leroux. He is married and has 2 sons, ages 5 and 3. His demeanor exudes wisdom and honesty, and these qualities have led him to be highly respected by the members of his community. He serves as a teacher at a nearby school …
Meet Rose-Carmelle
Rose-Carmelle is a woman who embodies serene wisdom and keen instincts. She is a single 32 year old woman who resides in the town of Pignon. Life has not always been easy for her. She and her 5 siblings (3 sisters and two brothers) were orphaned as children when both their parents passed away. …