Haitian Metal art is an incredibly unique art form and a hallmark of Haitian culture. The metal used in these works of art are a testament to the resourcefulness of Haitians and their ability to see beauty in the mundane.
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Last fall, community members in Petit Trou urgently needed support to weather the political and economic crisis affecting Haiti. Our friends and supporters gave generously to the Community Response Fund, empowering local leaders to support their communities through agricultural and community health initiatives.
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The landscape of St. Paul’s School’s campus recently received some exciting new additions, thanks to special guests who visited St. Paul’s garden club.
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Last week a group of CHP-supported scholarship students finished a month-long training to become solar technicians with certifications to monitor and maintain a future solar grid on St. Paul’s School’s campus.
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Darline Nicolas, Patrick Desir, Rica Joassaint, Soeurette Vertil, and Françoise Moise traveled to Jacmel last week to attend a training on Beyond Borders’ Power to Girls curriculum. The training is part of a three-year grant from the Novo Foundation that will significantly expand the impact of the GEM Program.
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Petit Trou’s 3rd Annual Harvest Festival featured student plays, a farmer’s market, and a remarkable speech from Agronomist Raphael.
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Under Darline Nicolas’ leadership, the 100 members of GEM (the Girls’ Empowerment and Mentoring Program) participate in a comprehensive curriculum meant to help them succeed in all areas of life. Menstrual health and financial savings/income generation are two topics the GEM program has covered recently.
Read MoreThe two best friends were thrilled to return to the farm on April 14th to mark this year’s Earth Day with the theme of “Protect Our Species.”
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Recent Saturday mornings at St. Paul’s School have brought some new celebrities to campus. At one of the latest garden club meetings, dozens of students—most of them members of garden club—gathered around Agronomist Raphael Fernandez Salvador as he introduced a hands-on component to a topic he had introduced in a lecture the week before: animal husbandry.
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In case you missed it on our social media channels, Guilot and Genevieve tied the knot in July in a special ceremony held at St. Paul’s church. Angela Altus, a professional photographer and friend to CHP, attended the happy event and just sent in the beautiful photos she took that day.
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Jacob and Wilda recently sat down with CHP staff for a short video interview in which they graciously shared many personal details about their lives, including the story of their marriage. Here is a sneak peek of what they told us.
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Under Darline’s leadership, the Girls Empowerment Program continues to thrive.
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Thanks to Guirelene’s leadership, 25 Community Health Aides just completed 1,500 surveys collecting community health and population data, along with a particular focus on access to and knowledge of the moringa tree.
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Patrick and his wife Rose Laure welcomed their son Patricio into the world four months ago. Even with a busy home life, Patrick continues to balance multiple projects to support his family and community.
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A group of elementary school students recently had a special request of Raphael. What they asked is evidence of his phenomenal teaching during his first year at St. Paul’s school.
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When a group of visitors met Kinsley and asked him about his 9th-grade exams, he assured them that he wasn’t worried—he was ready.
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In January we introduced Guilot Tibert as the administrator of St. Paul’s School, noting how St. Paul’s has fundamentally shaped his educational and career paths. Earlier this year, the school also was a major influence on his romantic life.
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Roodnaëlle has further spread her wings through some fun new experiences.
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Earth Day is not commonly known in Petit Trou de Nippes and Schneider and Jameson look forward to taking back the spirit, experiences, and lessons of this special Earth Day to their community.
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Schneider Chancy and Jameson Figarot are together so often that it seems fitting for them to share a post on our Year in the Life blog. Growing up as neighbors and peers at St. John’s school, they have been the best of friends for as long as each can remember.
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