« Building a solid team of communication experts » KANPE is looking for communications experts! KANPE’s communications committee plays a crucial role in the organization by keeping the public informed of KANPE’s progress, both in Montreal and in Haiti, and by sharing news of events across the country and around the world. The committee is
Read MoreFor the popular talk show Tout le monde en parle, the new year started with a fantastic panel of guests, including KANPE’s president Dominique Anglade, and KANPE’s grand ambassador Régine Chassagne. They shared the story of their friendship rooted in childhood, as well as how they reconnected years later and founded KANPE together, with host
Read MoreLast Friday January 21st, Fabrice Vil, a Kanpe ambassador, turned 26 years old. He celebrated by throwing a party at the Newtown club in downtown Montreal, and donated the $2522 in door charges entirely to KANPE. Almost 175 people danced the night away to DJ Shash’U, DJ Goodvibes and the hip hop artis Karma Atchykah.
Read MoreKANPE’s president, Dominique Anglade and Régine Chassagne, KANPE’s grand ambassador discuss the founding of KANPE, as well as our strategy to ensure that Haiti’s future no longer resembles its past. KANPE’s spokespersons Dominique Anglade and Régine Chassagne (of the band Arcade Fire) gave a number of interviews in the Canadian press on the occasion of
Read MoreWhat is the state of Haiti today, almost one year after the massive earthquake of last January, and what lies in store for 2011? As one of three panelists of Haitian origin, Dominique Anglade shares her views about the Haiti of today and the steps she believes are essential to its recovery. Listen to the
Read MoreKANPE is one step closer to launching its program on the ground in Thomonde! Three months after beginning our worldwide search, we’ve hired a Haiti-based program coordinator, Fritz Louis. His title sounds as simple as his job will be challenging. KANPE believes that only a comprehensive approach that looks at education, healthcare, safe housing, nutrition
Read MoreJewelry designers C’est pas moi c’est ma soeur have designed a piece of jewelry in support of KANPE. It’s a tiny brick that’s as pretty as it is symbolic. For every Brik you give as a gift – or keep for yourself – C’est pas moi c’est ma soeur will donate $6.00 to our goal
Read MoreLast November 26, colleagues, friends, and family members of Ambassador Tania Orméjuste attended a fundraising cocktail for KANPE. The event took place at the Ambassador’s workplace, the Cirque du Soleil International Headquarters. More than 50 guests tasted a variety of delicious appetizers prepared by Cirque du Soleil Food Services, under the management of François Martin,
Read MoreRecently, KANPE ambassador Valérie Pisano celebrated her 34th birthday by turning it into a fundraiser for Kanpe. “I wasn’t sure my idea would work, but I thought I might as well try!”. Sixty guests and $12,000.00 later would indicate that it did KANPE president Dominique Anglade took the opportunity to explain KANPE’s mission to the
Read MoreFor their upcoming european tour, November 20th to 29th, Arcade Fire will be donating 1euro from every ticket sold to KANPE. The band is also looking for VOLUNTEERS to help raise awareness about KANPE’s work and program at their shows. If you are interested in volunteering, please visit: http://lokahioutreach.org/ArcadeFire.html
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