The KANPE Foundation

Goodbye Maestro!

November 3, 2023

This week, we say goodbye to Jean Germain Duvelsaint aka Maestro. He is leaving to join his family in the United States. For more than nine years, we’ve witnessed his dedication, his passion for music, and his hard work in passing on knowledge to young people and helping to create a new generation of young

KANPE at the Haitian Ladies Network

October 6, 2023

KANPE will be in Washington this weekend (October 6-8) to celebrate Haiti and its success stories at the Haitian Ladies Network, a major gathering of over 600 women and young leaders from the Haitian diaspora. Our co-founders Régine Chassagne and Dominique Anglade, respectively co-leader of the internationally acclaimed band Arcade Fire and a prominent figure

Joissinta Fleurant: a passionate environmental agent

August 18, 2023

Today, let’s meet Joissinta Fleurant, a 30-year-old native of Baille Tourible, who has been an environmental conservation agent for almost two years. Passionate about nature, we wanted to know what motivated her to take this path. Smiling and surrounded by the green of the seedlings at the Baille Tourible experimental farm, Joassinta answers our questions.

Walkathon 2023: Strengthening Education in Haiti One Step at a Time

August 14, 2023

Grab your sneakers! This year, “30 Days Around The World for KANPE” is back to raise funds for the Community Campus Project in Baille Tourible, Haiti. Thanks to your support, this project is taking shape. Funds raised over the past two summers have gone towards the construction of new classrooms, enabling nearly a hundred students

The Great Canadian Giving Challenge: A Win-Win June

June 12, 2023

This June, for the price of a frozen latte, helps KANPE win the $20,000 grand prize in the Great Canadian Giving Challenge. Every dollar* donated becomes a ballot for the foundation. The more you donate, the more chances KANPE gets to WIN! I donate To thank you for every donation of $10 or more, KANPE

Environment : young people of Baille Tourible get involved

May 2, 2023

Last Friday, students from the community of Baille Tourible participated in a day of planting seedlings. They were accompanied by agronomist teachers with the aim of involving them in reforestation and environmental conservation activities. This activity took place on the grounds where soil conservation work has recently been carried out, demonstrating the community’s commitment to

Earth Day

April 22, 2023

This Earth Day, we are proud to contribute to a clean and sustainable energy future by helping the community of Baille Tourible take advantage of Haiti’s abundant solar energy. Since the end of last year, the installation of solar equipment has produced over 10 kilowatts of electricity, covering the energy needs of the clinic as

Agroforestry as an engine for sustainable development

March 22, 2023

We are excited to take part in the next Age of Union Alliance Open House to be held this Saturday, March 25 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm at the organization’s Montreal office (7049 Rue Saint-Urbain). On this occasion, our Executive Director, Jennifer Bown will share with the public our initiatives in the field of agroforestry

KANPE at the most exciting event of the season

January 26, 2023

We are excited to join the Krewe du Kanaval from February 9th to 12th in New Orleans to celebrate the cultural and historical ties between this iconic Louisiana city and Haiti. If you want to come to celebrate with us, it’s easy: become a member and enjoy exclusive access to a wide range of exciting

Happy Independance Day!

December 31, 2022

Today marks the 219th anniversary of Haiti’s independence. Happy Independence Day to all Haitians! Happy New Year 2022 to all!