On this very special day, we want to congratulate all Baille Tourible moms for all the effort they undertake every day for their families. In the spotlight today is the story of Elienne, a mother of 25 years old whose living conditions have improved significantly, thanks to the KANPE Foundation Family Support Program. Originally, Elienne,
Read MoreOn March 8th, KANPE visited Baille Tourible in Haiti to honour 338 women who have taken control of their destiny. The video presentation is here. After going through an 18 month support program, these women -who were among the most vulnerable in their community- have found a way out of their misery by developing skills
Read MoreGet a taste of the upcoming KANAVAL festivities here The KANAVAL evening is a unique event organized in collaboration with POP Montréal and the PHI Center, created so that you can celebrate the Haitian carnival right here in Montreal while you support our work on the ground in Baille Tourible! There are four ways to
Read MoreHaiti Carnival comes to Montreal February 23rd at the PHI center. This fundraising evening presented by KANPE will include Haitian music and very special guests. Come experience Haitian Kanaval with vibrant art, masks, dancing, prizes, and more! Stay tuned for more details coming January 10th. For info : administration AT kanpe DOT org
Read MoreFrom November 27 to December 11, 2012, Baille Tourible hosted four employees of Air Canada, selected by the Air Canada Foundation. Michelle, Christine, Debbie and Daniel gave two weeks of their time to projects in the area. In addition to participating in the construction of the school and the road, they took part in sports
Read MoreProfessor Stéphane Brutus is a member of the Board of KANPE. In late November, along with a fellow member of KANPE’s volunteer committee, Cynthia Philip, he went to Baille Tourible as an observer to assess the impact of KANPE’s integrated programme. He tells us his experience below. What was your mandate on this trip to
Read MoreOn September 27th, nearly 50 people attended a friendly informational cocktail in the company of Fritz Louis, Coordinator for KANPE in Haiti, as well as several members of the foundation. The guests who gathered at the University Club of Montreal were able to understand the impact that KANPE has had on the 315 poorest families
Read MoreIt’s been two years since a group of individuals came together with a common goal: to provide a concrete solution to the problem of poverty in Haiti. This solution took form in the creation of KANPE, and in its unique approach of accompanying Haitians towards financial independence. In the last two years, KANPE pursued its
Read MoreRony Dorrélus, 26, is a young resident of Mirebalais located near Thomonde. He is part of the team of seven counselor who are essential to KANPE’s work in Baille Tourible. CONTACT spoke with him about his experience on the ground. Why did you choose to work with KANPE? When I was little, I always dreamed
Read MoreSince the beginning of the year, work has been underway on the ground. KANPE and its partners have laid a foundation of concrete tools for the families of Baille Tourible. The program’s participants have been saving up in their accounts opened with Fonkoze, allowing them to pursue other income-generating activities. Practices are already changing: people
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