Changing lives in Haiti
“When Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Marie hit, we did not lose hope. When cholera struck, we helped our neighbors. When government is not there for a big crisis or daily needs, we figure out what we can do for ourselves…
Pepper Cooperative in Mont Organise, Haiti
“Before we started the pepper cooperative we had to travel very far to other towns to buy peppers. Now people can buy peppers directly from us. The project also improves people’s economic capacity. They have some money in their pockets…
Capotille farmers are committed to restart cooperative in face of devastation by Hurricane Irma
Widespread flooding from Hurricane Irma resulted in even more economic hardship for thousands of families across Haiti’s Northeast District. Cultivating small agricultural plots and making charcoal, the main sources of income for subsistence farmers and local residents, was severely damaged…
OPODNE General Assembly elects leaders to fight government corruption.
Under the theme, "corruption is the enemy of development", more than 130 leaders from across the Northeast gathered at the OPODNE General Assembly to report on their work this past year and share their plans for the coming year. In…
OPODNE leaders launch wholesale food resale cooperative in Terrier Rouge
With an initial investment of $1500, leaders in Terrier Rouge have purchased basic household supplies - water, cooking oil, rice, beans, etc. - and have opened a store for resale in bulk to restaurants and small merchants in Terrier Rouge…
Mombin Crochu will invest a $5000 donation in agricultural cooperative while waiting for World Bank sorghum project
Leaders from the four agricultural communities around Mombin Crochu have decided to take the generous donation from Lorie and Baxter Rice and invest it in fertilizer and seed for the upcoming season. The 300 member cooperative will plant corn, beans…
OPODNE General Assembly gathers under the banner: “Corruption is the enemy of development”
Under the theme “corruption is the enemy of development”, more than 130 leaders from across the Northeast Department gathered at the OPODNE General Assembly to report on their work this past year and share their plans for the coming year…
OPODNE leaders in Mont Organise expand cooperative efforts
Thirty-five leaders started a pepper cooperative to improve economic conditions in 2016. They provided their own land and labor and raised $75 to buy seeds. By fall, they harvested their first crop and sold it for $750. Roslyn, chair of…
OPODNE staff complete training sessions in all 13 Northeast communities
Launched in April, OPODNE staff Florcie Tyrell and Marc Aurel just completed a round of leadership training seminars in all 11 communities where OPODNE organizes. In most locations, over 30 leaders participated. Training sessions focused on strengthening community outreach and…
Research in Terrier Rouge seeks ways to deliver farm goods to hungry families
Haitian subsistence farmers struggle to produce crops because of cycles of drought and floods. At the same time, most people don’t have consistent income to buy food for their families. OPODNE leaders in Terrier Rouge are seeking ways to bridge…