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 …
Field Stories
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. …
Léonel Isnady | A man of character and ambition
Léonel Isnady is one of 13 siblings (he has 6 brothers and 6 sisters). He is 25 and resides with his parents and siblings in the town of Ravine Seche which is located in the commune of Saint Raphael. Those who know Leonel consider him to be respectful and one who exudes a quiet, but determined …
Soup Joumou
Soup joumou is symbolic for the Haitian people. When the French had slaves on the island, only the French colonial masters and plantation owners enjoyed this delicacy which was prepared by slaves. After the revolution, the free Haitians were finally able to eat this meal! The soup came to represent …
The Community of Chiffonette is Safer Now
For years, the community of Chifonnette relied on a spring called Guerant as their primary water source. The source is not only where many of the local people get water to drink from, but also is considered to be a magical place of worship for some groups who practice voodoo. Their worship …