Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/06/2012 - 13:15
A community which has so successfully bred local cows with a foreign cow and trained the community on animal husbandry that the community now produces so much excess milk that it gets delivered to local schools for free
Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/06/2012 - 12:56
Shouk Bwa Libete is a musical group in the racine (roots) genre that embraces traditional Haitian culture and the arts, and has created a community space where they teach young Haitians to carry on these traditions
Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/05/2012 - 20:46
A community which has successfully implemented an extensive irrigation system with a partner, that is now managed by a local organisation and has revitilized agricultural production in the area.
Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/05/2012 - 20:03
A cooperative that brings over 27 artisans workshops from across Jacmel together to share overhead, increase visibility, promote Jacmel's rich culture, and teach youth how to be artisans
Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/05/2012 - 19:59
A cooperative that has been bringing together female artisans in Jacmel since 2003, to share resources and skills.
Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/05/2012 - 19:39
RAJEPRE is a dynamic organisation in Bwa Nef that concentrates on civic education: they run a community school and teach the children about environmental preservation and tree planting, while mobilizing the community to keep their streets clean
Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/31/2012 - 22:22
Belanje is a community which is home to a dynamic organisation that works both in supporting the area's farmers and managing a system of potable water for the community, and is home to an incredibly successful community-supported football academy.
Submitted by admin on Sat, 10/20/2012 - 14:12
Ravine des Roches is home to a women's group which has mobilised to help each other with commercial activities, and recently has begun a community school to meet a gap they saw in their children's access to education.
Submitted by admin on Sat, 10/13/2012 - 23:11
An organisation called IJDS which is training a generation on environmental preservation by being a demonstration ground for a new type of charcoal made out of coconut husks and cow manure, tree nurseries, compost toilets, youth football leagues, and eco-tourism
Submitted by admin on Sat, 10/13/2012 - 22:22
In Leste there is a women's group called AFODE which works on training women in the community on issues ranging from democratic participation to family planning, all with local resources, and also carries out cultural activities for the community.
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