The KANPE Foundation

KANPE KANAVAL is back in Montreal on February 19th

January 26, 2016

More than 1,000 revellers are expected at this 4th edition of KANPE KANAVAL which will take place at the Society for Arts and Technology (SAT) on February 19th, doors open at 9pm! KANPE KANAVAL is a yearly must-attend event, set in the cold winter of Montreal and echoing the warmth of Haiti’s carnival season. This

KANPE joined the movement Giving Tuesday !

December 1, 2015

Last week was Black Friday. Yesterday, Web enthusiasts were on the lookout for Cyber Monday deals. How about today? What better to do after days of extravaganzas and shopping sprees? Imagine a day dedicated to giving… in Canada and everywhere around the World. No need for imagination, Giving Tuesday is real! December 1st

KANPE supports 200 new families in Haiti

November 3, 2015

KANPE is proud to announce the launch of the second cohort of families participating in the Integrated Program. With the financial support of a Canadian private Foundation (based in Montreal), 200 families of the communal section of Savanette Cabral will be accompanied over a period of 18 months. The team responsible for the selection of participants

Isabelle Thibault as the new Executive Director at KANPE

September 23, 2015

KANPE is very pleased to announce the appointment of its new Executive Director, Isabelle Thibault. A celebrated and enthusiastic leader, Isabelle has over 15 years of experience as an account director and manager for many of the most notable advertising agencies in Quebec, as well as in International Development. Spirited with great passion for KANPE’s

Madonna at the 3rd edition of Naïve Mélodie

September 11, 2015

Madonna showed up at Phi Centre last night for the 3rd edition of Naïve Melody to benefit KANPE Thank you SO much to DJ Windows 98 (aka Win Butler), Régine Chassagne, DL Jones, Diplo, Thomas Von Party, Arcade Fire team, Plus One team, the Centre Phi, Phoebe Greenberg, Rara Jazz musiciens, and KANPE employees, Board Members

Naïve Melodie 003 – September 10 at the Phi Centre

September 8, 2015

This Thursday from 9 PM at the Phi Centre, Naïve Melodie 003. Brought to you in collaboration with RISE Kombucha, Speakeasy PR, PHI Centre, and MAD DECENT. Admission $20 minimum donation at the door. All proceeds go to the KANPE foundation. Limited seating available. To learn more Naive Melodie is the brainchild of Win Butler, Regine

Naïve Melody PART DEUX

August 20, 2015

Tonight at La Salsathèque in Montreal (1220 Peel), Naïve Melody PART DEUX Music by Windows 98 ** Poirier ** Lexis ** Ruined Sundays + Many Surprises Naïve Melodie is the brainchild of Win Butler, Herve K, Regine Chassagne, and DL Jones. 10$ minimum donation at the door. All proceeds go to the KANPE. Please arrive

Regine Chassagne invited to join Chelsea Clinton in Haiti

July 29, 2015

Chelsea Clinton, who serves as vice chair of her father’s philanthropic foundation, arrived in Haiti on Tuesday for a two-day visit to promote women and girls. Clinton was joined on the visits by Haitian-Italian fashion designer Stella Jean and rock group Arcade Fire Singer Regine Chassagne (co-founder of KANPE), who also is of Haitian descent.

Thank you Naïve Melodie

July 28, 2015

Thank you to all the DJ’s, percussionist and surprise guests for your participation at NAÏVE MELODIE last Thursday at la Salsathèque in Montreal. Because of you, more than $3700 has been collected for KANPE. This money will be used for the next family group participating in our Integrated Program.

DJ Windows 98 (aka Win Butler) and friends benefit night for KANPE

July 21, 2015

This July 23, DJ Windows 98 (Win Butler of Arcade Fire) will host DJ night with Haitians percussionists and friends…All proceeds go to KANPE. At La Salsathèque in Montreal (1220 Peel street). Read CultMontreal article here.

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