It is very easy to stereotype a country or a culture based on what one might see in the news. However, these preconceived notions can often be inaccurate. Adam John, professor of French and Spanish for more than twenty years at Albright College in Pennsylvania, has always preferred to explore Haiti …
Field Stories
Education = Empowerment
It may not be surprising to know that education has proven to be one of the most effective ways to empower girls and women in developing countries. But what many may not realize are the barriers that girls in Haiti have to overcome just to pursue their studies, and the direct link that having clean …
It Takes a Village
At Haiti Outreach we often brag about, the long-term success of our work. We love regaling people with the intricate data that we collect, which boasts that over the course of 10 years of our work, nearly 90% of our wells continue to function. However, we would be remiss to exclude the most …
Meet Syliane | Faces of Haiti Outreach
If anyone can attest to the curveballs of life, it would be Mrs. Syliane Francois. Having endured a painful childhood, her adult years have not been a cake walk either. 9 years ago, she lost her husband, and was left to care for 7 children, of which only 2 are her biological son and …
Testing the Waters
In a country where millions of people still walk hours to gather water, it’s a major improvement to have it within 500 meters (10 minutes) of their homes! However, if that water is not potable, all of those efforts would be rendered useless. Either the people won’t drink it because they don’t like …
State of Youth
Nearly half the population in the commune of Circa Carvajal is under 20, and this reality is bitter-sweet. One on hand, it’s concerning to think about how short the life expectancy rate is for many Haitian natives. Often the culprit is so simple, it’s astounding that it has not been completely …
Madame Magalie | An exceptional Entrepreneur and Leader
Madame Magalie is a jovial 34-year-old woman from the community of Lepi in the town of Ouanaminthe. She has served as the president on her community’s well management committee for two years. Her leadership capacities have not only been made evident in service to her community but also as an …
Meet Kirrinus
Mr. Kirriunus Accilien joined our team in 2011 and currently serves as one of our supervising field animators. A devoted husband and father of two, he is also a native of Pignon. He completed his studies in his home region and retains a degree in business management. Throughout his studies he …
If you build it – they won’t come.
It’s hard to believe that less than a hundred years ago close to half of American homes did not have access to piped water, a bathtub or a flushing toilet. Today these innovations are commonplace in homes across America, and to consider using the bathroom outside one’s home is hardly …
Opportunities for Growth
In every country around the world, conflict is inevitable. Causes range from differences in expectations, perspectives, values, needs and the list goes on. As our work involves many people, conflict comes with the territory. Often the underlying causes we encounter are related to social beliefs and …