Over a year ago, representatives of the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) approached Haiti Outreach Country Director Neil Van Dine about a USAID grant they received for providing water and sanitation in schools. There are very few schools in Haiti with both their own water well and latrines …
Impact Stories
Announcement – New Executive Director
We are excited to announce that we have a NEW Executive Director! Last week, we welcomed Ceallaigh Smart to the team! As well, Dale Snyder, who has served with Haiti Outreach since its inception will continue on as the Director of Administration as he looks towards retirement. Please join us …
Sixth Grade Students Changing Lives for Over a Decade
The large mural that lines the wall above the 6th grade lockers at Minnetonka Middle School East holds a special significance for the last decade of students that walked this hallway. It represents the over 3,000 people in Haiti that now have sustainable, clean water access because a group of 6th …
Jésula Antoine | Proud to Serve Her Community
Jésula Antoine is a 32-year-old single woman who has a 5-year-old little girl. She and her daughter reside in the commune of Saint-Raphaël. Though she is a single mother, she has family close by. Her mother, named Mrs. Dieudonné Belle, two sisters and brother also live in her community. …
Djoulissa’s New Found Freedom
Adelphie Jélimer (nicknamed by her family “Djoulissa”) is a very well behaved and honest 11-year-old girl. Djoulissa resides with her parents and three sisters in the community of Blanc Rouge which is located in the communal section of Santiago in the commune of St.Rapahël. Not only does she care …
The Ripple Effects of Our Training Model Extend Beyond Water
Olan Théophile is a 55 year old peanut farmer who resides in Belvi, in the Commune of Capotille in the Northeast Department of Haiti. He has a wife, three children, and a 5 year old granddaughter. Before Haiti Outreach engaged his community, the primary water source for the community of Belvi came …
Health A Priceless Gift
Fabiola St-Hubert is a 29 year old woman who lives in Laweng, Cavaillon, Haiti. She has a live-in boyfriend with whom she has a 13 year old daughter named Carmeline who attends the local middle school. Her family used to gather their water from a stream called "Tèt sous." The water was dirty and …
A Key Part of the Puzzle
Yvette Guerrier, serves as the Deputy Mayor of the town of Ferrier in the North East Department of Haiti. Their mission is to work for the development of the commune. Aligning the local authorities and communities is essential towards achieving this goal. Nearly a year ago, Mrs. Guerrier met …
Elisabeth St-Ilbert | Wife. Mother. Merchant
Elisabeth St-Ilbert is a married mother of two children. She works as a merchant and resides in the community of Paris which is located in the Commune of Capotille in the North East Department of Haiti. For much of her life, she had to gather water from a ravine. The flow of water really varied …
More Support for the Commune of Cavaillon!
HANWASH (Haiti National Clean Water Sanitation and Hygiene Strategy) is a valuable partner to Haiti Outreach. We are aligned on the vision that everyone would have sustainable access to clean water. Thanks to support generated by HANWASH, a global grant from Rotary International has been submitted …
