News from the front lines
         of the fight against poverty

In the 21st century, having access to electric lighting at night might seem like something that can be taken for granted. But in Haiti...

We all know what sewing is, but let's stop to consider it for a moment. It is an ancient craft in which a person uses a needle and thread...

Yanvalou is a traditional Haitian dance that comes from the country's intangible cultural heritage. It belongs to the category of Rada ,...

On January 1st, the women of Lafon celebrated Haitian Independence Day with a traditional pumpkin soup party, courtesy of CCH. During the...

Haiti needs reconstruction: the reconstruction of its national identity as an essentially agricultural country, the reconstruction of its...

In a recent course, young women were given the resources and safe environment to learn to crochet, achieving truly impressive results!

Every person deserves access to healthcare and social support. Here’s how AFADLA recently helped a family in our community.

I am Chérubin Wisnette. I am a dancer. I am the dance teacher at AFADLA.   For me, dance is very important. First of all, dance is a...

Since the founding of AFADLA, our biggest concern has been to secure a space with electricity. It's a factor that was necessary for us...

My name is Rocky Paurice. I live in Port-au-Prince. For the past ten years, I have partnered with Nadine Dominique to run the...

My name is Kettia Michel. I am a nurse. I am a Haitian. I am a woman. And I am a teacher for the children of Lafon.

On behalf of our board, our staff, and all the local stakeholders in our partner organizations, I’d like to thank our donors, especially...