Haiti Outreach - Pwoje Espwa (H.O.P.E.)

H.O.P.E. is a not-for-profit, volunteer organization based in Rochester, New York. Our sole purpose is to assist the people of Borgne, Haiti in achieving equitable, just and sustainable living conditions.

Like most of Haiti, Borgne lives in extreme poverty, lacking basic healthcare, clean water, sanitation, infrastructure and education considered commonplace in the Western Hemisphere. Due to historical political and economic misfortunes, the people of Borgne alone cannot hope to bootstrap themselves out of these conditions. H.O.P.E.'s objective is to provide a support network with the necessary resources to bring needed assistance during the transition to a more balanced and equitable future.

Working at a grassroots level in solidarity with local community groups and individuals, H.O.P.E. volunteers and contributors are creating a brighter future for Borgne. Today we are building upon more than ten years of successful community development work to expand needed Health, Education and Economic Development initiatives that positively impact people's lives.

Latest News

	Floodwaters run in Haiti's furrows of poverty, neglect  (06/17/2008) Rose-Marie Chierici This year marks the 200th anniversary of Haiti's independence from France ? the world's only successful slave revolt. The Act of Independence that ended slavery was signed Jan. 1, 1804, in Gona?ves. However, what was supposed to be a celebratory year for Haitians ended up highlighting the sad reality that Haiti is one of the world's poorest nations.
	Free, Safe Drinking Water in Borgne!  (06/17/2008) Sarah Brownell Imagine a town surrounded by water?the ocean reaching out to touch its black sand beaches on the west, its rocky shore on the north, and its white sand beaches in the east, and a river winding down past the houses becoming a delta as it meets the sea. Imagine a town that often floods in the rainy season, a town that can get its water from public spigots, natural springs, or ground water wells. This is Borgne, a place imbued with water. But, none of it is fit to drink.
Five Years: Looking Back, Looking Forward  (06/17/2008) Rose-Marie Chierici We are coming up to our fifth anniversary, a significant landmark for projects like ours! As we look back there are important milestones and learning experiences to cherish.
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