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…
Who’s Who in Haitian Diaspora Economic Development
Economic development in the Haitian diaspora is about more than jobs and income; it's about dignity, self-determination, and breaking cycles of dependency. These organizations work across entrepreneurship, cooperative development, microfinance, and market access, supporting Haitian farmers, artisans, and entrepreneurs to…
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,…
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…
Inside SOIL-Haiti: The Movement Changing Sanitation
In this powerful conversation, we go inside SOIL-Haiti (Sustainable Organic Integrated Livelihoods), a pioneering Haitian nonprofit redefining what sustainable sanitation looks like. From transforming waste into compost to building climate-resilient infrastructure in underserved communities, SOIL is leading a movement that…
Introducing New Organizations in Our Directory: A Commitment to Empowerment, Advocacy, and Community Impact
We are proud to highlight and support those organizations driving change, empowering communities, and making a lasting impact locally and globally. With a focus on organizations that foster unity, advocacy, and social change, we have welcomed several dynamic entities to…
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…
What Role Can Nonprofits Play in Haiti’s Local Economy?
In this insightful conversation, Prospery Raymond joined us to explore the crucial roles that nonprofit organizations play in shaping Haiti's local economy. By diving deep into the dynamic relationships between nonprofits and various sectors in the country, this conversation shed…
The Importance of Storytelling in Nonprofit Communications
Storytelling is a form of communication-based on using stories to communicate information or opinions. Telling a story when discussing personal experiences is second nature to most people. This article will demonstrate how to use stories effectively in your nonprofit’s messaging.…