Animals like cows, goats, and chickens provide vital nutrition to feed families and produce extra income.
Less than 2 percent of Haiti’s forests are left after decades of deforestation. Tree distribution and environmental education is bringing positive change to local communities.
Meaningful progress in Haiti is made in slow, steady steps. We know big things can be accomplished with patience, persistence, and dedication. This is the philosophy behind RISE Haiti’s relentless drive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. Little by little, person by person, deed by deed, we build our country.
Piti, piti, wazo fe nich li.
Little by little the bird builds it's nest.
Discovered by Columbus in 1492, Haiti, Land of Mountains, is located on the island of Hispaniola which it shares with the Dominican Republic. During it’s long European colonization, Haiti was considered the richest colony of the French empire. Today, this Caribbean nation hosts a population of nearly 11 million people and is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Years of devastating deforestation, political unrest, and natural disasters have ravaged this once vibrant land.
WHO WE ARE
We are a group of dreamers who turn our hope into hard work. Our mission is to do for one what we dream about doing for everyone. We have been making a difference in Haiti since 1997 through enduring partnerships with incredible individuals, churches, schools, businesses, and organizations around the world.
Education is one of the most important determinants of an individual’s potential to escape poverty in Haiti.
In Haiti, running water is a luxury. Access to clean water makes an immediate impact in the life of a community.
Alone we fail. Together there is hope. Strengthening the fabric of local communities can lift an entire country.
Of the country lives in poverty.
Over half of Haitians live on less than US$2 per day.
Of children don't attend school.
The literacy rate for Haitians. The average in Caribbean developing countries is 92%.
Of the population is considered food insecure.
Orphans living in Haiti. That's 1/10 of the entire population.
Providing food to those most vulnerable is our priority and privilege.