The work of Locally Haiti is led and shaped by community members in Petit Trou. Across education, agriculture, and healthcare, local leaders bring deep knowledge, commitment, and vision to each program. Below, we share reflections from partners and staff who guide this work every day.
Read MoreLocally Haiti and our friends and leaders in Petit Trou are deeply grateful for the support and partnership of Episcopal Relief and Development. This collaboration has allowed us to strengthen two core pillars of our work: education and healthcare. Both are essential to the long-term stability and development of the communities we serve in Petit Trou and both have prospered over the past two years with ERD support.
Read MoreJoin us on Zoom to kick off the holiday season with Locally Haiti.
Read MoreKensley Delva grew up in Chevalier, raised by his grandmother alongside his siblings. He found a supportive community at Saint Paul’s School where he attended from kindergarten through high school. Teachers and staff quickly recognized his aptitude for computers that he has now taken to BTI.
Read MoreIn the coming weeks and months, Locally Haiti will launch new initiatives that respond to the hunger crisis by listening to local leaders, and investing in their talents and ideas. Read our recent report on the current state of food insecurity in Petit Trou below.
Read MoreLast week, Hurricane Melissa caused damage across the south of Haiti. While tragic losses occurred in other communities, our partners and friends in Petit Trou are safe and sound and we are grateful to report that there was no loss of life. Due to persistent rains and standing water in the courtyard, St. Paul’s School was forced to close for several days, but as of this week, school is back in session.
Read MoreJoin us in Denver for a holiday market and evening Christmas party! All are welcome.
Read MoreJoin us in Denver to view our latest short film, see a presentation with the latest photos and updates from Petit Trou, and meet new staff members, Sophia Gould & Pierrette Decime. Drinks and apps will be provided at no cost.
Read MoreJoin us on Zoom to meet new members of our staff, hear updates from Haiti, and engage in a Q&A with our leadership team.
Read MoreAs summer wound down this year, Petit-Trou-de-Nippes was filled with a special energy. Two local partners of Locally Haiti, St. Paul’s School, and the Association to Support Families and Farmers (ASFPN) worked with local leaders and families to create moments of learning, creativity, and joy at a time when every safe space is a victory.
Read MoreIn the past two months we've planted 532 pineapple trees, 336 plantain trees, 174 melons, and nearly 1,100 flowering bushes that enhance soil health while creating beauty across the campus. There are also mango, avocado, cherry, and lime trees started on site, and our team is almost ready to begin planting vegetable garden parcels.
Read MorePetit Trou’s Locally Haiti-supported youth chess league hosted its first tournament in July. More than just a tournament, the event celebrated hard work and discipline, good sportsmanship, and building community.
Read MorePetit Trou’s Locally Haiti-supported youth chess league is underway and growing quickly! In February 2025, our partner ASFPN launched the chess program with students in Petit Trou.
Read MoreThank you to all who were able to join us at Evening for Haiti. See photos from the event.
Read More“This experience has shaped me. It’s teaching me to not fear change and is setting me on the right path to grow intellectually and emotionally. My current dream is to work with determination to become a competent professional and a committed actor in my community.” - Dalens Mèrisier, Scholarship Recipient
Read MoreAs we parted ways in Petit Trou, Mayor Wilnor shared the following: “We can only do what we can do. As long as we’re still here, we have hope. As long as we have hope, we’re still here.”
It’s hard to describe how intensely these two realities live together right now. Haiti is in crisis. And, our partners in Petit Trou are moving forward, with hope and courage.
Read More"There is nothing better than life, and there is no life without health. So helping people to keep healthy is the most important way to help." Sainvilson Guerrier plays a key role in promoting community health and well-being in his hometown of Petit-Trou de Nippes, Haiti.
Read MoreMay 1 is National Agriculture & Labor Day in Haiti! We’re excited to share some staffing updates about our agronomists and farmers, along with developments in our agricultural programs.
Read MorePatient numbers at Petit Trou Community Hospital & Health Center have increased significantly since its opening, as much as 140%!
AND …Announcing Evening for Haiti Online on June 2!
Read MoreLast Monday, Feb 17th, we gathered in Petit Trou to celebrate the opening of the Petit Trou Community Health Center.
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