The Social Fabric of Haiti: Exploring Leaders’ Perspectives of Social Anomie
By Dr. Watson Escarment
Inside the Research: What Dr. Watson Escarment Learned Asking NGO Leaders to Name What’s Broken
There’s a term in sociology, social anomie, that describes the disconnect a society feels when its shared norms start to break down: a loss of cohesion, a loss of trust, a sense of drift. It’s not a phrase most people…
Four New Voices Join the Centre NGO Directory
The Centre NGO directory continues to grow, becoming a richer, more accurate picture of the organizations working across Haiti and its diaspora. This month, we’re glad to welcome four organizations whose missions span feminist advocacy, child protection, food security, and…
New on Our Directory: 3 Organizations Supporting Health and Youth Development
At Centre NGO, we work to make Haitian-led and Haiti-focused organizations more visible. As part of that effort, we’re adding three new organizations to our nonprofit directory, each working to strengthen healthcare, innovation, and community development. Whether you’re a donor,…
Organization to Know: Fondation Barbancourt
Highlighting Haitian-Led Institutions Driving Local Change Why Fondation Barbancourt? Pioneering as one of Haiti’s most recognized private foundations, Fondation Barbancourt stands out for its deep-rooted commitment to community well-being. Born from the renowned Rhum Barbancourt company, the Foundation stands as…
Beyond the Ribbon Cutting: Ethics, Messaging, and the Danger of Acceptable Mediocrity
Development in Haiti has been shrouded in ribbon-cutting celebrations, photo opportunities, hashtags, and press releases. While development celebrations in Haiti are not in and of themselves bad in their approach and goals, they have all too frequently become the end…
What Haiti’s Independence Teaches Us About the Future of Philanthropy
Every year in January, Haitian independence is celebrated as a historical event, a special kind of revolution, and a world-first phenomenon, and as a metaphor for black freedom. However, often not as a model for current power and decision-making. Haiti’s…
New Additions to Our Directory
As part of our ongoing commitment to connecting donors, partners, and community members with impactful organizations working in Haiti, we are excited to announce the latest additions to our directory. These organizations—La Famille Foundation, REZO FANM KAPAB DAYITI (REFKAD), and…
Meet the Latest Nonprofits in Our Directory!
Our nonprofit directory continues to grow, with organizations working persistently to improve communities through healthcare, education, economic empowerment, and other initiatives. Your first place for finding and helping these changemakers is our Nonprofit Directory. Our database links you with more…
Who’s Who in Haitian Mental Health Organizations
Mental health remains a critical yet under-discussed issue within Haitian communities globally. The intersection of cultural stigma, limited resources, and systemic challenges often creates barriers to accessing adequate mental health care. Despite these challenges, several Haitian nonprofits—both in Haiti and…