We had a pretty extraordinary time in Miami at the end of April, reconnecting with old friends and making new ones, impressed by the level of development occurring both in Haiti and in the Diaspora community (though of course it is still barely scratching the surface of both the challenge and the opportunity) and determined […]
Program Includes: Overview of Sustainable Haiti Coalition progress Introduction of Coalition Partner Organizations and spotlighting of cross-sector, cross-industry projects by partners and members [Haiti Fund for Innovation & Reconstruction/Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors; Helping Hands for a Sustainable Haiti, Kleiwerks, One Economy, Nouvelle Vie, USAID/HED, U of Calif, Apparel for Life, VAYA Institute, Profound Sustainability, Atlantis Energy] Introduction […]
The Sustainable Haiti Coalition is increasingly being invited to play a broader role in the planning and implementation of initiatives supporting the sustainable redevelopment of Haiti. Consequently we have been discussing a number of such initiatives with our closest members and supporters. These range from playing a role in the development of a sustainable building […]
The challenge of rebuilding Haiti, already the most impoverished country in the Americas [1], after the earthquake is an enormous one, but it is also one that offers enormous opportunities to envision a new and more sustainable future. To the extent that it is possible to make a decisive break with the failed policies of […]
An immediate thank you to all those who were on the conference call on Sunday evening. The comments were pertinent, helpful, and insightful. Participants represented more than 30 groups and viewpoints (see list here), and we’ll be following up as appropriate with individuals regarding their specific interests and suggestions. Here are some key points: We have […]