Happy Holidays to all! Thanks to your support, we have been able to continue to accompany the community of Baille Tourible towards its autonomy. KANPE would like to take this opportunity to express its gratitude. Mèsi anpil !
Read MoreAkra is a fried appetizer made from malanga, a root also known as taro. Akras are known for their crispness. They can be found in the traditional Haitian fried food shops as well as in everyday celebrations. The Haitian restaurant Shandmas shares with us their recipe for this tasty appetizer.
Read MoreIn 2010, the KANPE Foundation was launched and established in Baille Tourible in Haiti’s Central Plateau. The mission was to accompany the most vulnerable communities as they move towards achieving autonomy. After more than 10 years, the dream of the two founders, Régine Chassagne, co-leader of the band Arcade Fire, and Dominique Anglade, a well-known
Read MoreSince the beginning of the school year, new students have joined the Baille Tourible elementary public school and some school supplies are still needed. We are calling on you to help us support this school of 450 children. This Giving Tuesday, help us to finance the purchase of grammar, reading, and geography books, as well
Read MoreCongratulations to Judelove Casséus, Thamara Dominique and Guernise Pierre, the 3 finalists of the drawing contest organized by KANPE following the special summer camp that took place during the summer in Baille Tourible. The young people had to illustrate preventive measures against COVID-19. Cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the summer camp adapted
Read MoreFriday is International Handwashing Day! Since its establishment in the Central Plateau in the midst of a cholera outbreak 10 years ago, KANPE has supported residents in adopting sanitary measures like handwashing. The population is proud to be living in a cholera-free community since 2018. With the COVID-19 pandemic, sanitary measures have been strengthened. Handwashing
Read MoreWe congratulate the 11 students (8 girls and 3 boys) of the 9th grade of the secondary section of the École Nationale de Baille Tourible for their success in the official exams in Haiti. We thank the parents, teachers, and our partner Summits Education for their commitment to quality education for the youth of the
Read MoreMore than 750 of you joined the Walk for Good’s Walkathon – 60 days around the world for KANPE – organized by 360insights to benefit the foundation. Thanks to you, the participants and partners, more than $100,000 have been pledged or donated to launch the community campus project in the Central Plateau of Haiti. During
Read MoreSummer camp was not held in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, the camp has adapted. The community is excited to revive this activity in a new format that respects the health measures in place against the pandemic. From August 30 to September 9, counselors will meet the youth in their living environment
Read MoreHaiti is full of nutritious fruits and vegetables. Many of these vegetables were produced in the subsistence gardens of vulnerable communities in Baille Tourible. They were used for sale, but mostly for local consumption. To help the community get the most nutritional value from the vegetables and other local foods, nutrition training was held earlier
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