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GreenMicrofinance (GMf) has engaged in a long-term commitment of rebuilding Haiti following the earthquake in January 2010. GMf is working closely with the Association of Peasants Fondwa (APF), a grassroots rural organization, founded by Fr. Joseph Philippe.
Through GMf Network, comprised of engineers, technical providers, architects, natural builders, and agricultural and environmental specialists, our aim is to work collaboratively within the community of Fondwa, which will serve as a model for other projects in Haiti. Our approach is holistic, addressing the root causes of rural poverty at the community level.
Recently GMf team went to Haiti to develop a five-year APF Global Plan that expresses the vision of the peasants for a renewed Fondwa. The goal of the plan is to introduce natural building and sustainable agriculture, as well as facilitate access to renewable energy and to clean water and sanitation. Core to the plan is developing sustainable businesses, including eco-tourism, and to develop financing for these green enterprises around these technologies. APF-GMf works in collaboration with NGOs, universities, technical providers, development banks, government institutions, and donors working to rebuild an environmentally sustainable Haiti.
Our approach fulfills the Haitian Government's Plan for National Recovery and Development, which delineated four broad areas of priority for rebuilding: 1) territorial (roads, watershed, infrastructure, urban redevelopment), 2) economic (agriculture, private sector investment, electricity), 3) social (housing, education, health), and 4) institutional (democratic governance, justice and security, public administration).
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Agribusiness Development
Sherlyne Joseph, APF Member, Women's Group
 Sherlyne shares how her APF women's group, OFPF [Oganizasyon Fanm Pwogresis Fondwa), completely lost their food processing business during the earthquake, including all of their assets,. She spoke recently with GMf team members on what steps she is taking to start again using natural building materials for a new building and to integrate clean energy into the processing of food. The group plans on expanding their agribusiness utilizing locally grown agriculture products from Fondwa, including orange flesh sweet potatoes, shade grown coffee, and mangoes. She is grateful for GreenMicrofinance's support for APF. READ MORE >>
Youth Development
Hérold Félix, APF Member, Youth Group
 Hérold is not only the APF Agronomist, but he is one of the leaders of KOJEDAF, a youth group that was formed by young people in Fondwa. Through various fund-raising events, the group raised funds needed to build KOJEDAF Center. Hérold tells of the destruction of KOJEDAF and tremendous loss for the community. "It was a central meeting place for young people. I envision a new, environmentally sustainable, KOJEDAF complex with a cafe & cinema; it will host trainings & social gatherings."
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