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Alleviating poverty in Haiti.

Haiti was the first independent country in Latin America, but unfortunately has grappled with persistent poverty, natural disasters, and political unrest, which have hindered economic development and social progress. Haiti remains the poorest country in the Americas and one of the poorest countries in the world.

The Central Plateau is one of these rural regions with a relatively high percentage of people living in ultra-poverty. Most of their children are not in school. They live in homes without adequate shelter, exposing them to occasional torrential rains. Their health is at risk because they have no means to treat the water they must drink. For this reason, Opportunity International adopted a new, unique strategy for assisting the development of families in this region and economic circumstance. 

Facts about Haiti

  • 59% of the Haitian population lives under the national poverty line
  • 24% live under the national extreme poverty line
  • 25% of children aged 5 to 14 years are working to support their families
  • Most of the Haitians population lack access to basic goods and services like drinking water, sanitation or even a protected place to stay.
  • 20% of the population have no latrine

Our work in Haiti

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Ultra-Poverty Graduation Program

This 18-month program offers life skills training alongside weekly home visits from case managers. Participants receive assets to start their own business and a cash stipend for the first six months. The program results in better living conditions and an economically sustainable livelihood for graduates.

How your support is making a difference.

Learn more about our program in Haiti, including strategy, objectives, and outcomes.
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Empowering dreams and changing futures...

Carline participated in the Pathway to a Better Life Graduation Program and worked hard to achieve her goals. With the support of her case manager, she learned important life skills such as budgeting, which allowed her to save for the future.

Now, Carline’s family is building a home and she has purchased livestock to further advance her dreams. Her determination and hard work have paid off, as her children will soon be able to attend school. Carline’s life has been transformed by this program, and she serves as a reminder that with a little help, anyone can achieve their dreams.

Will you join us in helping more people like Carline build better lives for themselves and their families?