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Help Us Award Two 1804 Scholarships
Lakou LokalRight now, Haitian students in the U.S. are being pushed out of classrooms, campuses, and many other spaces. Many are still showing up, studying, and working toward their degrees. The 1804 Scholarship is for them. The scholarship is named for 1804, the year Haiti won its independence. It honors students who carry that same courage and determination. It’s open to Haitian and Haitian-American college students across the U.S., regardless of immigration status. We already have $1,000, which is enough for one award. With your help raising another $1,000, we can support two students. Each award is $1,000, paid directly to the student’s school, with no strings attached. Recipients will be announced on January 1, Haitian Independence Day. Every gift, big or small, tells these students their community sees them and is behind them. The 1804 Scholarship is a program of Lakou Lokal Inc., a Caribbean diaspora community wellness nonprofit.
ActiveFund Our Next Grant
IFundAyitiWe are proud to announce the official launch of IFundAyiti's microgrant program! True, lasting economic empowerment starts directly on the block with the street cooks, plot tenders, repair crews, and local inventors who keep our communities moving forward. By providing equity-free grants of up to $1,000, we skip the red tape and place capital directly into the hands of grassroots Haitian builders who carry the risk but lack the resources to grow. Our model relies entirely on a shared community of supporters to keep this momentum going. Every single dollar donated goes directly into our project fund to back the next local entrepreneur, vendor, or creator. Your support helps create full stalls, safer lanes, and sustainable local jobs right where they are needed most. Join us in fueling the next grant cycle: • Donate Today: Secure your contribution directly through IFundAyiti.org or Zelle: Tag Name: IFUNDAYITI • Follow the Impact: Track applicant stories and verify project progress directly on our platform. We are a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
ActiveYou are needed. Let's make a difference together
Bèl Avni AnsnamBèl Avni Ansanm Foundation, we believe potential already exists. Sometimes what's missing is the resources that allow that potential to move forward. Your gift will help Young changemakers access resources and opportunities. Children will receive school supplies and so much more.
ActiveProject Bright Futures
Lavira Inc.100 Children. 100 Opportunities. One Brighter Haiti. Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, dream, and build a better future. Unfortunately, many children in Haiti face significant challenges accessing basic educational supplies. Through Project Bright Futures, Lavira Inc., a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, aims to support 100 children in underserved Haitian communities by providing essential educational resources, including school bags, notebooks, pencils, pens, and other learning materials. Our goal is simple: remove small barriers that can make a big difference in a child’s education. With your support, we hope to raise $3,000 to purchase and distribute school supplies directly to children who need them most. A donation of approximately $30 can help equip one child with essential learning materials. Together, we can invest in Haiti’s next generation, one child at a time. Donate today. Empower a child. Build a brighter Haiti. An initiative of Lavira Inc. — Empowering Communities, Transforming Futures.
ActiveFreddy Mars - Mystery Infection
Voices From Home HaitiHelp Freddy Mars Get the Medical Care He Desperately Needs Freddy Mars is a 13-year-old boy living in Fort Saint-Michel, Haiti, who has been battling a mysterious medical condition since he was just 7 years old. For six years, Freddy has lived with an illness that remains undiagnosed. What initially appeared to be a skin infection has continued to spread, raising serious concerns about his health and well-being. His aunt, Joseph Maculine Mars, has devoted herself to finding answers. She has taken Freddy to several recommended dermatologists, hoping that someone could identify the condition and provide effective treatment. Unfortunately, despite these efforts, Freddy's condition continues to worsen. Today, his family fears that what Freddy is experiencing may be more than a simple skin infection. Without a proper diagnosis, they do not know what treatment he needs. Meet Freddy's Caregiver "My name is Joseph Maculine Mars. I am 58 years old, married, and live in Fort Saint-Michel, Haiti. I am raising three children, including Freddy, whom I care for as my own. I have done everything within my means to help Freddy get better, but I can no longer afford the medical expenses. Watching his condition spread without knowing what is happening to him has been incredibly difficult. I am asking for help because Freddy deserves answers, treatment, and a chance to live a healthy childhood." How Your Donation Will Help We are raising funds to help Freddy receive: * A comprehensive medical evaluation by qualified specialists. * Laboratory testing and diagnostic procedures recommended by his doctors. * Any additional specialist consultations needed to identify his condition. * Appropriate medications and treatment once a diagnosis is established. * Transportation, follow-up appointments, and ongoing medical care. Freddy has already spent six years of his childhood living with uncertainty. He should not have to spend another six years without answers simply because his family cannot afford medical care. Every donation, no matter the amount, brings Freddy one step closer to understanding his condition and receiving the treatment he needs. If you cannot donate, please consider sharing his story. Together, we can help Freddy find answers, access proper medical care, and reclaim the childhood every child deserves.
ActiveHelp Us Light the Boulevard of Cap-Haïtien
Voices From Home HaitiSince mid-April, Konbit Okap has been working to transform the Boulevard of Cap-Haïtien through cleanup, restoration, landscaping, beautification, and now one of our most important priorities: lighting the Boulevard. Today, we have a team of 21 workers, each earning $11.50 per workday. These are people on the ground doing the physical work required to turn this vision into something the community can actually see and experience. Our goal is to complete this phase of the project by December 2026. Our Priority: 200 Lights on the Boulevard So far, over 200 trees have been planted, 20+ flag poles and 36 solar lights have been added to the Boulevard, and we are preparing to install six more. But our ultimate goal is 200 lights. Based on the 36 already installed, we currently need: 200-light goal − 36 installed = 164 lights remaining Because we install two lights per pole, those 164 lights require: 82 additional light poles Each solar light costs approximately $89, and each pole costs approximately $90. For the remaining installation: 164 lights × $89 = $14,596 82 poles × $90 = $7,380 Preparing and welding approximately three poles costs $150. For 82 remaining poles, we estimate approximately $4,100 for welding and pole preparation. That brings the estimated remaining lighting infrastructure budget to approximately: **$26,076** This covers the 164 solar lights, 82 poles, and estimated welding/pole preparation. Additional transportation, repairs, unexpected materials, and other field expenses may cause the final cost to vary. Once the next six lights are installed, we will be at 42 of our 200-light goal, leaving 158 lights and 79 poles to complete. Keeping 21 People Working Lighting is only one part of the cost of keeping Konbit Okap moving. Our 21 workers earn $11.50 per workday, meaning our daily payroll is: 21 workers × $11.50 = $241.50 per day If we maintain a five-day workweek for approximately 14 weeks through the end of December, wages alone would be about $16,905. At six days per week, that could reach approximately $20,286. So depending on the number of workdays required, completing the lighting project while keeping our team employed could require approximately $42,981–$46,362 between lighting infrastructure and wages. These are working estimates, and we will continue adjusting the budget based on actual installation costs and the number of days our team works. Why Lighting the Boulevard Matters This isn't simply a beautification project. The Boulevard becomes extremely dark at night. Poor visibility creates risks for motorists and pedestrians, including accidents. Community members have also raised concerns about criminal and illegal activity occurring in poorly illuminated areas. We want to change that. We want a Boulevard where people can see where they're going. A Boulevard where families, drivers, workers, and visitors feel that the public space around them is being cared for. We have already worked to clean and restore the medians, add landscaping, and create a Haitian flag tribute that represents our history, pride, and dignity. Now we want to take the Boulevard out of darkness. Cap-Haïtien is one of Haiti's most important destinations, and this Boulevard is part of the experience people have when entering the city. We believe its appearance should reflect the standard we know Okap is capable of achieving. From GoFundMe to My Kominote We originally began raising funds for this work through GoFundMe. We are now transitioning the fundraiser to My Kominote, a platform created by Haitians for Haitians with the goal of bringing Haitian projects, organizations, businesses, and community initiatives together under one platform. For us, that transition represents something larger. If we're asking Haitians around the world to help rebuild and invest in our communities, we also want to support infrastructure being created specifically to connect those communities. The work itself remains the same. 21 workers. 200 lights. 36 already installed. 164 to go. 82 additional poles. One Boulevard. One goal: finish this phase by December. We have started it. We have proven that it can be done. Now we need your help to finish it. Support Konbit Okap through My Kominote and help us continue lighting, restoring, and transforming the Boulevard of Cap-Haïtien. Okap se pou nou tout.