Lydiane Lefort is a vibrant and energetic woman from the community of Rivière Tach, located in the town of Pignon. She is a mother to a 5-year-old little girl, and provides for her family by selling clarin which is produced at the town's local distillery.* (Many families in Pignon make their …
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Emmanuel Accilien | A man of many talents
Emmanuel Accilien is a breeder and farmer. Born in 1979 in a small town called Lakos Zéphirin, like many other children in Haiti, he only attended school until 7th grade. His parents decided to discontinue his education for health reasons. He shared “I always got seriously ill during exams, as …
A Humble Helper
Dieula Samson is a courageous woman and mother who is deeply admired by her community. Despite her lack of formal education or ability to read, the more she speaks, the more apparent her intelligence becomes. Diuela was born and raised in a small town called Krebalye (located in the commune of …