OPODHA communities elect leaders and plan collective action While Haiti’s government remains absent—with no elected officials at any level—all 76 OPODHA-organized communities held elections for local officers. Newly elected presidents gathered in an annual assembly to report on past…
OPODHA continues to grow: Conditions in Haiti continue to deteriorate. Yet in the North and Northeast Departments, OPODHA’s work is growing. OPODHA is now working with grassroots leaders in 76 communities. They’re planting crops together, opening loan funds, rebuilding roads,…
“We have not been deterred by the loss of Inter-American Foundation funding for our agricultural campaign.” – Florcie Tyrell, OPODHA Executive Director In North and Northeast Haiti, Florcie Lareche Tyrell and Marie Denise Neres Sainte Fleur are two mothers leading powerful…
Add your name to our petition to save the Inter-American Foundation (IAF), which is a lifeline for communities in Haiti and across Latin America. Shutting down the Inter-American Foundation would be devastating for community development efforts in Latin America When…
It's hard to watch Elon Musk and the new Administration dismantle U.S. foreign aid. We've criticized USAID for not working enough with local organizations. But we also know USAID provides lifesaving health and nutrition to vulnerable people. Many will suffer…
“This training gives us the tools to accompany community; deepen our understanding of our roles to build collective power; and move beyond individualism to focus on sustainable change.” Madam Marie Denise Neres Saint Fluer made this comment at the conclusion…
For those unable to join our end of year Zoom call celebration in December, here is a short video that highlights some of the leaders and their 2024 achievements. We were delighted that Cardinal Michael Czerny, SJ, a key advisor to Pope…
Amid widespread hunger and government collapse, the People’s Organization for the Development of Haiti (OPODHA) continues to organize and grow. More than 5,500 OPODHA members in 64 communities organized to generate income, make community improvements, and prevent conflict in the absence of…
Haitian diaspora, faith, and civic organizations sent a letter today to President Biden and Vice President Harris asking them to take immediate steps between now and January 20, 2025, to protect Haitian immigrants and support Haitian efforts to respond to…
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