The Haitian proverb “Men anpil chay pa lou”—“With many hands, the load is not heavy”—captures the spirit of OPODHA’s work. Founded in 2013 by clergy and leaders from 13 rural communities, OPODHA has grown to 74 communities in two departments, with a…
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…
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…
Many people have asked how Faith in Action International’s work is impacted by Elon Musk’s dismantling USAID. Musk’s actions violate the constitutional separation of powers and have already caused great harm across the world. USAID provides lifesaving aid to people…
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-American clergy and community leaders led a rally in Boston to denounce lies and hate directed at Haitians in Springfield, Ohio and across the U.S. Faith in Action hosted an online prayer service and educational event with community leaders from…
In late September, three-hundred leaders from 66 communities in the North and Northeast Departments will gather in a General Assembly to report on their work, elect a new board of directors and lay out plans for their future. They will…
