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NORTHWEST HAITI MINISTRIES, INC.

Northwest Haiti Ministries is a Christian school ministry in the village of Passe Catabois in Northwest Haiti. It was started in 2010 by a Southern Maryland couple, Michael and Sheree Shores, to educate the local unschooled children, after the horrific earthquake that struck Haiti that year. From starting with one 1st Grade class in 2010, the school has grown to 436 students and 45 teachers & staff, providing a Christian education from Pre-K 3 through the 2nd year of high school. It will expand through the final two years of high school by September 2026, with expected enrollment expansion to 475 students, as well as > 50 teachers & staff. The school also provides a full lunch daily for all students and staff. In addition to its educational ministry, NWHM partners with the local Nazarite Baptist Church and the local Dutch hospital ministry in outreach to the community, especially to the widows and the blind.

Solidarite Fanm Ayisyèn (SOFA)

Solidarite Fanm Ayisyèn, or SOFA, is a feminist organization focused on advocating for and defending women's rights. It was founded in February 1986. The organization brings together women farmers, women living in working-class neighborhoods, and professional women.

The Haitian Roundtable

The Haitian Roundtable (“HRT”), founded in 2008, is a not-for-profit organization of Haitian-American professionals committed to civic engagement and strategic initiatives benefiting the Haitian community. The organization seeks to heighten awareness of Haitians as an important constituency among thought leaders and newsmakers, policymakers and institutions through partnerships, programs and events recognizing Haitian excellence. HRT is committed to working collaboratively with the goal of redefining the narrative about Haiti and Haitians. We are guided by our Motto: As Haitians, We Are The Keepers of Our Legacy.

National Haitian American Elected Official Network (NHAEON)

NHAEON is the largest network of Haitian-American Elected & Appointed Officials organization in the US. Our members represent millions of constituents all across the nation. NHAEON members are dedicated to supporting domestic policies, legislation & issues affecting Haitians living in the United States.

GYPSY Ayiti

Founded on the principles of social justice, our mission is to provide opportunities for marginalized populations to thrive and contribute meaningfully to Haitian society. GYPSY Ayiti is committed to transforming the lives of children and youth in Haiti and our goals are: Promoting social justice in Haiti Protecting young people from minorities ( LGBTQ+, disabled ) Strengthening the protection of vulnerable children and young people Prevent and reduce juvenile delinquency Create a favorable environment for the development of children and young people Promoting the social inclusion of minors from marginalized communities Cultivating patriotic awareness among young people

Saint Rock Haiti Foundation

Since 2002 the Saint Rock Haiti Foundation (SRHF) has been working to deliver high quality health care to the people of Saint Rock, Haiti. Our clinic serves over 30,000 patients and this number continues to grow as we remain the only facility in the region providing free health care to all who cannot afford it. At SRHF we believe that primary care cannot be truly effective in isolation, so we have worked alongside the people of Saint Rock to establish sustainable and integrated community development programs that ensure access to vital resources and create opportunities that will empower individuals to create a brighter future for themselves, their families, and their country for generations to come.

REZO FANM KAPAB DAYITI (REFKAD)

REFKAD provides a space for dialogue and social reconstruction, enabling women, girls, and children affected by violence to better understand their social experiences. This support empowers them to build bridges of solidarity and collectively engage in the pursuit of solutions and the defense of their social and political rights. We also maintain an action-research hub in collaboration with academic institutions specializing in human sciences, gender studies, and development. Furthermore, we strengthen the networking of actions carried out by organizations, groups, and feminist individuals across the country.

Plateforme haïtienne de Plaidoyer pour un Développement Alternatif (PAPDA)

Founded on November 7, 1995, PAPDA, is a coalition bringing together organizations and networks of various types that reject the diagnosis, policies and exhausted recipes of those who consider themselves masters of the world, such as: the G8, the International Financial Institutions (IFIs), transnational companies and their many collaborators.

La Plateforme des Organisations de Femmes Haïtienne pour le Développement (POFHAD)

With the acronym (POFHAD), is a socio-political, non-profit women's organization. It was created in Port-au-Prince on May 28, 2014. A feminist structure with a socio-political character that campaigns for respect for women's rights. It works for broad access for women to decision-making spaces so that they can enjoy fair justice. POFHAD brings together several associations working on various themes. Since its creation, POFHAD has worked to promote the rights of Haitian women and their economic progress.