We’re traveling to complete and dedicate the new medical clinic funded through One Less Gift! Let us know through the link below!
Heart to Heart International is pioneering sustainable development in Southeast Haiti in their Federation model. The Federation is the collaboration of individuals from various “sectors” of the larger community. These sectors include the religious, business, medical, educational, agricultural, and other spheres of life in the the Haitian cultural community.
In Mapou the federation is comprised of around 15 individuals. The Federation is in the process of doing an ethnographic study of their local community while simultaneously developing their own leadership abilities in areas of conflict management, financial literacy, and ingenuity. After the completion of their training, they will identify core projects within Mapou that will best improve their preferred future for all generations of the community.
Get to know our federation in their bios below!
Mapou is in an incredibly remote portion of Haiti. Nestled on the other side of the Haitian Sud-Est Mountains, Mapou is within view of the ocean and 7300' mountain peaks. Mapou is so remote, that the Red Cross has never even made it to this region of Haiti. Watch the video on the right to see exactly where Mapou is in relation to the remainder of Haiti and the Dominican Republic!
Core to Mapou's success as a community is its development of the Federation leadership team. The Federation leaders in Mapou are currently in the process of receiving regular training regarding conflict resolution, financial literacy, agricultural efficiencies, and a host of other important facets of life in Haiti. In July, we sent a team to take play a role in a training session!
