Past

To improve food security and livelihoods of earthquake-affected populations in Saint Marc and Fon Batis, through the support of agricultural cooperatives. More than 450 farmers from 3 cooperatives participated in a seed and grain storage program and received training in the managment of pests related to storage. 95 farmers received training in market gardening techniques and received distributions of vegetable seeds. Agricultural credit was provided to purchase bean seeds and farming tools for the planting season. Capital credit was provided to purchase and store grain and seed from the January 2011 harvest.

To provide immediate assistance to 9,637 earthquake victims through the distribution of thousands of units of food, household and hygiene kits, water, bache (tarps), sheets, mattresses, and cement. Following several sessions of psychosocial support for our staff, teams were sent out to collect data from the field. They met with leaders of cooperatives, local authorities, and previous project participants to gather information. Upon return, the information was analyzed and a plan was prepared. We discovered that the population had increased by 30% because of migration from the city. We learned that EVERY family was impacted and that its household size had increased as did its responsibility to provide. The survey enabled us to provide appropriate relief. In our strategy, we depend on the participation of local authroities. It is a sound strategy because it is peaceful. Absolutely no incidents were reported. It was noted that in all areas, people complained that many other agencies delivered aid “by themselves” without engaging the local leaders. They also reported seeing many new NGOs that they had never seen before. On the radio, people demanded that aid agencies report where the money is going, what they are doing, and what areas they are working in. The pcH team reflected that if 50% of NGOs would engage in the participatory approach, Haiti would be transformed.

To provide a sustainable source of income for farmers in Délis, Breli and Fon Batis through the improvement of livestock breeding practices for goats and the distribution of new seed varieties. More than 3,000 farmers received 20 tonnes of sorghum, beans, maize, sweet potato and black bean seeds, and more than 30 tonnes were harvested. Goats were distributed to 200 families. Farmers received training in proper breeding practices for goats, combating livestock disease and proper nutrition for goats.

To promote local production by purchasing locally-grown products from member farmers of pcH-supported cooperatives in Fon Batis and Saint Marc to be used in food aid distributions for 45 employees of HUEH hospital in Port-au-Prince. HUEH hospital workers experienced diminished earnings following the earthquake on January 12, 2010. 80% of personnel lost their homes and experienced enormous stresses on personal incomes.

To improve food security and increase family income through the construction of water cisterns providing irrigation and allowing for growing during the dry season in Fon Batis and Délis. 1,025 farmers benefited from the construction of 25 water cisterns. Temporary jobs were created for both host families and displaced populations. Displaced populations were integrated into the local community. Agricultural output increased through the cultivation of an extra season of crops, and budgets of host families were stabilized.

To secure the source of livelihood for 1500 farming families by rehabilitating and protecting irrigation system from future environmental affects.

To empower the community of Fon Batis to bring about sustainable change in their quality of life by strengthening the capacity to manage a transformational educational system for unschooled youth and prepare them for an appreciation for and active participation in the cooperative movement.

To strengthen the foundation for enduring and productive cooperation among a series of agricultural cooperatives in the Chaîne des Matheux Mountain range; to foster a legacy of democratic cooperation and an enduring improvement in the quality of life for the members.

To empower the members of the community of Haute St. Marc to improve their quality of life by strengthening the cooperatives toward being financially viable and self-governed enterprises; to foster the acceptance of the cooperative as a democratic model to mobilize human and financial resources; and to provide requisite skills, in particular through an innovative adult literacy component, to enable members to be active participants in bringing about transformative social and economic change.

To establish a community owned and managed health clinic to serve the population of Fon Batis.