On World Chess Day, we're celebrating more than just a game. We're celebrating the mentors, friendships, life lessons, and opportunities that chess creates for young people in Petit Trou.
One of those mentors is Dupiche Max-Carland Sobiesky, a 21-year-old university student and chess instructor who has become an important part of Locally Haiti's community chess program.
Read MoreIn the months following Hurricane Melissa, Locally Haiti and our partners brought essential healthcare directly to some of the most underserved communities in Petit Trou de Nippes. Thanks to dedicated support from Direct Relief, our team just completed a week-long mobile health clinic initiative to check in with these same communities to ensure they know we are still standing with them.
Read More“The 2010 World Cup was an intense manifestation of this improbable joy.…A place the whole world had just watched fall to its knees had strung up its colors. It was a joy that didn't ask anyone's permission, that didn't require conversations or decisions. It was a joy that didn't diminish the struggle, but lived beside it.”
Read MoreAfter more than 50 years, Haiti’s Men’s National Team is returning to the World Cup this summer! It’s a historic achievement and a powerful reminder of the deep talent and love for the beautiful game across Haiti. To celebrate, we’re hosting a World Cup Watch Party for Haiti’s first match vs. Scotland…join us to cheer on Haiti!
Read MoreAs we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month this May, we're proud to highlight an important initiative led by our partner ASFPN (Association to Support Families & Farmers in Nippes). ASFPN is a community-based association who plays a key role in our continuing education efforts in the healthcare space.
Read MoreIn mid-March, a group of ten had the meaningful opportunity to visit our friends and partners in Petit Trou de Nippes. While our Executive Director, Wynn, has continued to travel back and forth as needed, ongoing safety and travel challenges have made group visits to Haiti difficult in recent years—making this the first trip of its kind since 2019.
Read MoreSt. Paul’s Garden Club took part in a special Saturday activity at the hospital campus farm and food garden—bringing together students, educators, and agricultural leaders in a meaningful moment of collaboration.
Read MoreWe’re excited to share the latest updates from our partners in Petit Trou, where steady progress continues across education, agriculture, community health, and girls’ empowerment. Read on to see how local leadership is driving impact in the months ahead.
Read MoreThe 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.
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