September 26th, 2015.-KPP sponsored Children getting a medical check-up at the Hospital in Port-a-Piment, Haiti
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31 août 2015.- Prix des produits sur le marché portapimentais.
| Produits | Gourde | ***US Dollar | Gourde | US Dollar |
| Date | 26/08/15 | 08/26/15 | 26/07/15 | 07/26/15 |
| 1 Marmite de Riz | 180.00 | 3.50 | 180.00 | 3.24 |
| 1 Marmite de Mais | 130.00 | 2.52 | 120.00 | 2.16 |
| 1 Marmite de Blé | 150.00 | 2.91 | 150.00 | 2.70 |
| 1 Marmite de Petit-Mil | 120.00 | 2.33 | 120.00 | 2.16 |
| 1 Marmite de Pois | 420.00 | 8.15 | 360.00 | 6.47 |
| 1 Marmite de Pistache | 160.00 | 3.11 | 160.00 | 2.88 |
| 1 Marmite de Farine | 120.00 | 2.33 | 120.00 | 2.16 |
| 1 Marmite de Sucre | 150.00 | 2.91 | 150.00 | 2.70 |
| 1Marmite Sel de cuisine | 25.00 | 0.48 | 25.00 | 0.45 |
| 1 Gallom d’Huile | 335.00 | 6.50 | 335.00 | 6.02 |
| 1 Pot de Café (en paille) | 300.00 | 5.82 | 350.00 | 6.29 |
| 1 Livre de Poisson | 150.00 | 2.91 | 150.00 | 2.70 |
| 1 Livre de Viande | 100.00 | 1.94 | 100.00 | 1.80 |
| 1 Sac de Charbon | 200.00 | 3.88 | 200.00 | 3.60 |
| 1 Gallon de Kerozène | 195.00 | 3.79 | 195.00 | 3.51 |
| 1 Sac de Ciment | 425.00 | 8.25 | 400.00 | 7.19 |
*** $1.00 US=51.50 Gourdes HT ( 26 Août 2015)
Life Achievement Awards. A first for KPP and the town of Port-a-Piment.
It is easily recognized that the quality of life in Port-a-Piment would have been diminished if it were not for a few individuals who devoted their lives to the betterment of the community.
Armed with a grant from Dr Serge St Gerard of West Palm Beach, Florida, USA, the KPP Haiti members elected to recognize the “doyens” of the community in the field of Education; these individuals who have molded generations of sons and daughters of Port-a-Piment through their hard work and perseverance.
On July 19th 2015, Konbit Pou Potapiman (K P P) honored four such distinguished individuals.
The Award ceremony was held at the Notre Dame du Rosaire Church. It was also the closing day of the Fete des Retrouvailles organized by Agronomist Yvette Marsan of Groupe Intiative Pour un Port-a-Piment Nouveau (GIPPN)
For the occasion, the church had been brilliantly decorated by GIPPN in yellow and white. The traditional mass was celebrated with many people in attendance from different parts of the country as well as from abroad. It was at the end of the religious ceremony that time was especially allocated to present the ANNE MULLER ST GERARD Certificates of Recognition
KPP’s-Haiti General Secretary, Mrs.Pauledline Orcel thanked everyone for their presence in celebrating the achievements of the distinguished recipients. She highlighted the importance of excellent service for the community as well as leading by example to motivate and enhance the quality of education in the country. She reminded the audience that teachers are important in the fight to give our children the opportunity to have a decent life. She congratulated the recipients for their long commitment and devotion in educating many generations. She went on to give a brief summary of KPP’s work in the educational field. Mrs. Orcel then invited Mr. Frantz J Jean, KPP President to the podium.
It was a great occasion for him to salute and congratulate Ms. Elvire Damas, with 41 years of service in Education; Ms Therese Auguste with 47 years; Ms. Paulette Romelus with 42 years and Mr. Nerva Pascal with 37 years, .for their long career in teaching. In his speech, Mr. Jean educated the audience about Mrs. Anne Muller St Gerard and why the awards were named after her.
Born in Anse-a-Foleur, Mrs St Gerard was a mother of four and an educator who made her career as a teacher, and school director, in Borgne, Cap-Haitien, and later in Port-au-Prince. Her son, Dr Serge St Gerard, recalls his mom as a devoted person who sacrificed herself to provide for her family and also upheld her career at a high level of commitment and love. The Anne Muller St Gerard Recognition Certificate was made possible by her son, Dr Serge St Gerard, to honor his mom’s life and to commemorate her enthusiasm for community service and devotion to teaching.
Konbit Pou Potapiman Inc. believed that the best way to honor Mrs. Anne Muller St Gerard was to recognize those professionals whose sacrifices and love for teaching impacted many generations. (-Frantz J Jean‘s speech)
Following Mr Jean, Ms Elvire Damas walked to the podium to thank Dr. St Gerard, KPP and the GIPPN for all they do for the betterment of Port-a-Piment. She spoke in the name of all the award recipients and conveyed their happiness and gratitude for this recognition. Following the mass, a small and elegant reception was held at the Centre Esther Blondin for the award recipients and their immediate families.
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Once more, may we present our Congratulations to the Award recipients, and our sincere Thanks to Dr. Serge St Gerard.
Our thanks and kudos also go to Mrs Pauledline Orcel and the members of KPP Haiti for a job well done.
KPP-AMH 2015 Health Fair in Port-a-Piment, Haiti
On Monday July 20th and Tuesday July 21st, Konbit Pou Potapiman (KPP) hosted its 2015 Annual Health Fair, at the local hospital of Port-a-Piment, Haiti. As in the previous years, the Health Fair was conducted in collaboration with the Association des Medecins Haitiens (AMH), the local hospital staff and KPP volunteers.
A total of 403 individuals received free health checkups and free medicines. They were also enlightened on the importance of good sanitary and health habits.(AMH report-Port a Piment foire 2015)
This health fair was successful and had a much greater than expected turnout. On the first day, patients from the rural sections of Port-a-Piment Guillaume, Pernele, Potus, Paricot, Dolian, Dupin etc were accommodated. On the second day, the residents of the town of Port-a-Piment came in great numbers to benefit from this Health Fair.
The process was well organized. . Admissions cards had been previously distributed around town and villages. Patients had their cards validated and got registered. At the opening of the morning and the afternoon session, and in the waiting room, Dr Levelt Jean of the AMH held an educational session on good health habits, disease prevention and the importance of health checkups.. Every hour thereafter, a KPP member would remind patients about the importance of follow up care.
The fair accomplished what we hoped it would. We provided a great deal of medical information and had professionals available to answer questions on issues that might be of concern to the patients. We also aimed to motivate attendees to seek help at the local hospital when not feeling well.
Seven (7) Doctors. Five (5) nurses and several KPP Volunteers were at hand to offer their services.
The AMH doctors, Dr Eddy Jean Baptiste, Dr Levelt Jean, Dr Katiana Romelus, Dr Jean Richard Vital; the local hospital doctors Dr Missole Antoine and Dr Cadet Atsaly teamed up with Dr Dominique A Jean of Los Angeles, California to provide all the necessary care during the two days .
We sincerely thank each of these dedicated doctors for the sacrifices made to come provide medical care to our brothers and sisters.
Our thanks go as well to the hospital administrator, Mr Jean Robert Isidore and his staff for the extraordinary support and dedication demonstrated during the two days.
To our sponsors especially, JGR C Copa LLC of Hollywood FL, Mrs. Marie-Therèse Boulos of PEHACHEVE, Haiti, Dr Dominique A Jean of California, Dr Jean-Claude Jacob of Florida , Mr and Mrs Lucien Jabouin of Florida, and to all those who supported the AMH on this project especially Laboratoire 4C, Famatrix and Prophalab agencies.
Renewed thanks to all the friends and supporters of KPP for their continued support in all we do.