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of the fight against poverty


AFADLA's creative summer camp for girls
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...

Guivenie Pierre-Paul
May 242 min read


How the breakdown of civil society impacts Haiti’s youth
Port-au-Prince has lost the beautiful qualities that once made it a source of national pride. It was where the biggest universities were...

Fabienne Lerine
May 163 min read


Haiti's cultural identity as a source of strength
Despite the serious crisis that Haiti is going through, the youth have not stopped fighting for peace and the reconstruction of their...

Fabienne Lerine
Mar 193 min read


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

Fabienne Lerine
Feb 143 min read


Sewing for Self-Expression & Professional Development
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...

Dorcas Lamour
Feb 72 min read


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

Wisnette Chérubin
Feb 62 min read


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

Michael Dylan Rogers
Jan 121 min read


Food Sovereignty through Education & Action
Haiti needs reconstruction: the reconstruction of its national identity as an essentially agricultural country, the reconstruction of its...

Fabienne Lerine
Dec 25, 20242 min read


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

Fabienne Lerine
Oct 12, 20242 min read


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

Makila Bienaimable
Jul 4, 20241 min read


Empowering the Youth through Dance
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...

Wisnette Chérubin
Apr 18, 20242 min read


Women's Center Installs Solar Power!
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...

Fabienne Lerine
Jan 21, 20241 min read
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