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Let’s Stand with Haiti
May 18, 2025DOWNLOAD THE MANIFESTO HERE This manifesto bears the signatures of Régine Chassagne, co-founder of The KANPE Foundation, and Win Butler, co-leaders of the band Arcade Fire, alongside voices from Haiti, the Haitian diaspora, and global allies who refuse to turn a blind eye and who stand united in their belief in Haiti’s strength and future.
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Together, let’s make our hearts beat for Haiti
April 29, 2025This week, Montreal will be buzzing to the sound of Arcade Fire… and KANPE will be part of the celebration! Join us at the Olympia in Montreal on Tuesday, April 29th, and Wednesday, April 30th, for two unforgettable evenings where music rhymes with solidarity. In addition to celebrating the return to the city of this
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Seeds of Change in Baille Tourible
March 6, 2025Access to quality seeds remains a major challenge for farmers in Baille Tourible, especially for women. To address this need, KANPE supports the creation of seed banks managed by women’s associations, providing female farmers with essential resources while strengthening their role in agricultural production. Since 2017, these seed banks have distributed thousands of kilograms of
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Microcredit: A Path to Entrepreneurship and Prosperity
March 6, 2025While the most disadvantaged populations are those in greatest need of financial support, access to credit remains a major obstacle. Aware of this reality, KANPE launched a microcredit program in 2022, bringing tangible change to the lives of women in Baille Tourible. With tailored loans, they can now develop their businesses and gain financial independence.
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Goat Farming: A Path to Self-Sufficiency
March 6, 2025In Baille Tourible, where agriculture and livestock are the main sources of income, KANPE supports a goat farming program to help families diversify their livelihoods and strengthen their economic independence. Developed in collaboration with local associations, this program provides beneficiaries—primarily women and youth—with training in goat farming, including basic veterinary care, nutrition, and herd management.
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Women’s Associations in Action
March 6, 2025In Baille Tourible and its surrounding areas, three women’s associations, bringing together over 300 women, are at the heart of social change. With KANPE’s support, they are working toward an ambitious goal: strengthening women’s independence, organizing younger members, and serving as a driving force to mobilize the entire community. Through these associations, women receive training
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Working Together to Protect Farmland in Baille Tourrible
February 28, 2025On February 26, KANPE and the Groupe d’Action Francophone pour l’Environnement (GAFE) brought the community of Baille Tourrible together for a first communal meeting on the impact of slash-and-burn farming and the solutions needed to protect the land. In response to growing environmental challenges, this event allowed dozens of residents, experts, and officials to share
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Holiday Camp: A Time for Fun and Learning
January 13, 2025Over the holiday season, more than 70 young people, girls and boys from Baille Tourible, had the chance to participate in a three-day recreational and educational camp. This provided a welcome break for the youth, a chance to learn, and an opportunity to share unforgettable moments in a region where entertainment opportunities are few and
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2025 is shaping up to be our most ambitious year yet!
January 7, 2025As KANPE celebrates 15 years of commitment to rural communities in Haiti, we are reaching a major milestone. Thanks to the exceptional support of #StartSmall, Jack Dorsey’s philanthropic initiative, KANPE is launching its most ambitious project to date: expanding our programs to four new communities in the Central Plateau. This 5-year funding will strengthen our
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Happy Independence Day!
January 1, 2025As we begin 2025, let’s take a moment to celebrate the 221st anniversary of Haiti’s independence. This date marks a major turning point in the country’s history and is traditionally celebrated with an emblematic dish: soup joumou. More than just a recipe, this soup, inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list, tells the story of
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