Construction standards play a pivotal role in Haiti by ensuring the safety, resilience, and sustainable development of the country's built environment.
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Earthquakes don’t kill people, poorly constructed buildings do.
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The earthquake in Haiti was devastating…
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Poverty is widespread throughout Haiti, with 70% of the population living on less than $2 per day
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In a country like Haiti, where the unemployment rate is very high, for me, a job is very important.
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This month Kelly made the decision to get married. This is not an easy thing for a young person in Haiti
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Investors are starting to trust Lakou.
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More than an opportunity
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On July 30, 2022, Lakou held their first certification ceremony for our inaugural class of construction participants. This day was more than just a certification ceremony.
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We were grateful to help save a life, but we knew this was just the beginning.
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Marie’s smile meant so much to me because it let me know that she was happy.
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Ken is working with Lakou to provide participants with the tools they need to build a safe and secure environment for all.
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Lakou participants built a new concrete floor for a school in Cavaillon so students can have a safe, comfortable place to learn and play.
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“This experience has changed the way that I engage with my family and my community. It has helped me grow my leadership skills and better understand how to organize a group of people to work together and make progress.”
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I want to highlight that what fuels my sustained optimism is the same thing that has been true since the start of Lakou: the intensity and passion of our young men to succeed, to grow, to change, and to improve their lives and the lives of their children. They are committed to making the most of every opportunity and Lakou is committed to opening the door!
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“The program teaches me new skills and techniques and also connects me with work opportunities that keep my family above water” says Robert of his experience as an apprentice with Lakou.
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In early November I spent five days in Haiti, being with Lakou members and checking out the progress of the latest worksite. Somehow the pandemic has largely bypassed Haiti. In March, as the numbers skyrocketed in the Dominican Republic, I feared that the virus would ravage the Haitian side of the Hispaniola Island.
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When we first came to Haiti 7 years ago, I was out driving with Maxon one morning when we passed a small tin shack. I was told that the shack belonged to one of our Lakou participants, and that he lived there in one room with his wife and seven children.
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