News from the front lines
         of the fight against poverty

In Haiti, deforestation is a major concern, leading to air pollution, soil erosion, and water scarcity. The downstream effect of all this is a loss of food security and biodiversity, as well as dangers to public health, which only exacerbate the problems caused by political instability and violence.

My work in my community of Lafon, Haiti, has taught me that creativity is not just a tool for innovation, but the very practice of...

Check out the amazing work that the young women of Lafon have been doing at our Creative Summer Camp! This course in handbag design was...

Today the young women of Lafon took a step toward independence through creative self-expression. It was the first day of classes for our creative summer camp!

In a context marked by extreme insecurity and economic collapse, leading to a pervasive loss of hope among society at large, this camp provides a powerful counter-narrative. By providing these girls with a safe, educational space...

Port-au-Prince has lost the beautiful qualities that once made it a source of national pride. It was where the biggest universities were...

Despite the serious crisis that Haiti is going through, the youth have not stopped fighting for peace and the reconstruction of their...

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...