KONPAY "Konbit Pou Ayiti"

HISTORY & INTRODUCTION

Konbit Pou Ayiti (KONPAY), which in Creole means, “Working Together for Haiti” is a Haitian non-profit organization, registered with the Haitian government and was founded in 2004 by Haitian-American Joe Duplan. KONPAY is based in the southeast region of Haiti Jacmel, in the sea side community of Cyvadier, a small township of 28,000 habitants.

MISSION STATEMENT:

KONPAY's mission is to develop Haitian solutions to environmental, social and economic problems through collaboration, trainings, grassroots and community-based development projects and youth programs for a brighter Haiti.

VISION:

KONPAY envisions to collaboratively bring about change, through innovative solutions and best practices to respond to Haiti’s environmental disasters.  

KONPAY's BELIEF: 

KONPAY is dedicated to promoting Haiti’s social and economic progress with a holistic strategy to work with the environment and agriculture.

• We believe that through enabling Haitian youth to spearhead reforestation efforts mind sets will change with a new awareness towards protecting and renewing our environment. The nation is in desperate need of fresh and vibrant energy to renew and develop local resources, and through economic/developmental opportunities, thus discover hope and become involved in innovation.
• We believe that through supporting and organizing rural Haitian farmers, especially woman, providing tools, seeds, training and micro-finance that it is possible to have food security in communities and that their will be opportunities for economic growth, while implementing best practices to protect and preserve the resources of the land.
• We believe that the answer to a brighter Haiti is to introduce green alternatives that are innovative solutions that are culturally appropriate.

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