Category: KPP Projects

Books change lives- Support the KPP Children Library fundraiser

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The KPP Children Library has become a gateway to knowledge for the children of Port-a-Piment. Every weekend, young readers aged 6 to 14 step into the library to build on their love of reading. On weekdays, students from the EFA school also make use of the library to enhance their general knowledge. However, the KPP Library urgently needs more books in Creole and French to continue inspiring and motivating these children. 

 For most children in Port-a-Piment, access to books other than school manuals, is extremely limited. Schools often lack the resources, and parents simply do not have the means to buy leisure books for their kids. The KPP Children Library provides a solution, but the present collection needs to grow and diversify. By expanding the selection of books, we can help children strengthen their literacy skills in their national languages while making reading more accessible and enjoyable. 

Our initiative now requires a different approach, due to the current political environment in Haiti. In the past, books could be sent from abroad to feed our collection drive. As books can be bought in Haiti, a cash donation is becoming the most effective way to support the library.  The funds would allow KPP to buy books locally, ensuring that the library gets the materials needed, while also promoting the Haitian authors, booksellers, and publishers. 

KPP is launching this book donation drive to offer more diversified stories to the children. Every donation whether small or big will impact positively the education and future of the next generation. With your help, we can fill the shelves of the KPP Children Library and increase the number of young readers in Port-a-Piment – Your support will not only provide essential reading materials but will also foster a sense of community and collaboration. Donations may be sent to Konbit Pou Potapiman Inc via Zelle @ 516-2706144            or                                                                                                                                                                                   
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The KPP Animal Breeding Program (update)

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On February 9th, the KPP monitoring team for the Animal Breeding Program visited the village of Chariole( Kayiba)  in the commune of Port-a-Piment to inspect the cows in the program. This visit also provided an opportunity to meet with the keepers and assess their needs.

The program started in 2022 with nine (9) cows, but despite a few minor setbacks, the herd has grown to thirteen (13). One (1) cow is pregnant, while five (5) cows have already given birth. Five (5) of the cows are generating enough milk to support the keepers’ families and relatives. Any extra milk will likely be sold by the keepers. All cows are in good health.

The monitoring team consists of Exces Paul the lead monitor; Anel Salvador, the veterinary technician; and Feres Hyppolite, the monitor assistant. During the visit, the veterinarian provided essential guidance to the keepers and ensured the cows received proper care. The monitoring team will stay closely connected with the keepers, oversee the cows progress and identify future beneficiaries.
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KPP in Action: The KPP Sponsorship Program

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The KPP Sponsorship Program has been going strong for the last 14 years. It carries 30 students from different schools of the town of Port-a-Piment. The students stay on the program from 1ere Année Fondamentale (1AF) to 9eme Année Fondamentale (9AF), which marks the end of the Primary School cycle in Haiti. This opens the door for the youngster to enroll in a Trade school or to continue his/her academic education to attend the university.

For the student, KPP pays the yearly tuition as well as school fees and canteen where available. The program  provides all required books.

The sponsored children usually are from 5 to 14 years old. They come from very needy families and KPP gives priority to those who are doing well in school.

In Port-a-Piment, the program is overseen by Mrs. Paule Edline Orcel, an educator by career. She is responsible for selecting the sponsored students and she checks on their progress in school.

In the last 2 years and due to the difficulties of pursuing higher education in distant cities, KPP started a Sponsorship Program at the local Trade School. Ten (10 ) young men or women are now receiving training in different trades such as Masonry, Flooring or Carpentry, with increased hope for a brighter future.

Today, no less than 40 local families are benefiting from the KPP Sponsorship Program. But the number of students who have graduated from the program is over 100. KPP is proud that many of our graduates are now in early adulthood with a strong education and are able to earn a living. Watch  our latest interview with a parent to see firsthand the impact of our program

 

Credit to the interviewers: Phedo Lubin and Dir, Mac-Louis Simon

 We are counting on your support! Help us help our youth!

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KPP in action: Water projects

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Water is life! Profound remarks made by a beneficiary at one of the KPP-built artesian wells in a Port-a-Piment village. In the community of Jabouin, this particular well was built in 2018 as a part of one of numerous water projects that we started. Over the years, we constructed or restored artesian wells to supply the local hospital, as well as other nearby schools and villages.

During his recent visit to the village of Jabouin, KPP member Mr. Benord Domessan witnessed that many of the residents were collecting water in containers at the location of the water pump.

 

We are pleased to see that the people of Jabouin are enjoying long-term benefit from this project. And one resident who conveyed her enthusiasm, excitement and the importance of access to water to the community serves as an example of this fact.

Please click on this link to watch her video:

We would like to express our deep gratitude to our donors for their generosity towards this noble cause. It’s heartwarming to see how such projects can make a significant difference in the community.  Your support and trust made it happen, Please continue to lend your support   Please donate:

 

 

 
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