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KANPE unveils its achievements in 2011
January 9, 2012KANPE begins the new year filled with optimism after coming closer, in 2011, to its goal of ensuring the financial autonomy of families in Baille Tourible in order to create a ripple effect in the community. Here are the 11 steps taken in that direction in 2011 : On the ground 1. KANPE, Partners In Health and
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An interview with KANPE’s coordinator on site
November 27, 2011The summer of 2011 proved to be a crucial season for KANPE, as it intensified its presence on the ground. Speaking from Baille Tourible, Fritz Louis, the coordinator of the program, provided an update on KANPE’s operations during this period. Having identified the families in need at the beginning of last summer, there are now
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A word from our partners
November 26, 2011Since its creation, KANPE has been faced with the challenge of breaking the cycle of poverty, using a more global approach to the socio-economic development of the people of Baille Tourible. This method relies on the expertise of our partners Fonkoze and Zanmi Lasanté. Here is an email from the CEO of Fonkoze, Anne H.
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A totally KANPE launch
October 4, 2011On September 22nd, KANPE highlighted the release of Tracy Kidder’s book Soulever les montagnes – L’oeuvre du docteur Paul Farmer (Éditions du Boréal), which features a preface by KANPE Grand Ambassador Régine Chassagne. The day began on a reflective note, with the conferenceUn nouveau regard sur l’aide humanitaire (A New Look at Humanitarian Aid) at
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A new financial partner for KANPE: BMO Financial Group
September 23, 2011KANPE is proud to announce that the BMO Financial Group is joining its effort to assist in the development of Haiti’s most vulnerable families and communities. In this scope BMO will donate $250,000 to KANPE over a five year period. Mr. L. Jacques Ménard, the president of the BMO Financial Group’s Québec office and member
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KANPE and DAVIDs TEA present KANPE’s new herbal tea
September 22, 2011Inspired by the use of natural herbs in Haitian culture, Montreal company DAVIDs TEA has collaborated with KANPE to create the unique taste of the KANPE herbal tea, prepared from the hibiscus flower so prized by Haitians and blended with a mix of organic ingredients. This new creation will be launched today, at Arcade Fire’s
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Come celebrate with KANPE at Arcade Fire’s open-air concert in Montreal
September 22, 2011Arcade Fire, the group that has supported KANPE since the very beginning, will be playing an open-air concert tonight, september 22nd, as part of the Pop Montreal Festival, at Place des Festivals in the heart of Montreal. KANPE hopes that you will visit one of its information booths at this event. Among the items that
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Participate in KANPE conferences about engagement in Haiti on September 22nd
September 11, 2011« Let’s talk together » On September 22nd, KANPE will celebrate the launch of the book “Soulever les montagnes – L’œuvre du docteur Paul Farmer”, by author Tracy Kidder, and published by Éditions du Boréal, whose preface is signed by our great Ambassador Régine Chassagne. University students and supporters in Montreal and from abroad are
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KANPE IS PROUD TO WELCOME ITS NEW AMBASSADORS
August 29, 2011August 29, 2011 KANPE ambassadors take on the role of promoting the foundation by informing their networks and gaining their support. The ambassadors organize a range of activities and find creative ways to collect donations. They also have the mandate to recruit others to take up the cause of KANPE. KANPE is proud to
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KANPE goes to the l’Institut du Nouveau Monde Summer School
August 25, 2011For the first time, on the 18th of August, KANPE took part in the 8th edition of summer school organized by l’Institut du Nouveau Monde (INM), at l’Ecole de technologie supérieure. Dominique Anglade, President of the KANPE Foundation, was invited to contribute her ideas to a round table discussion on the theme of Creative Revolution.
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