Konbit Pou Pòtapiman wishes you all a very Happy and Prosperous New Year!
As we reflect on the progress made throughout 2009, we feel much pride in our accomplishments.
1- In 2009 we wanted to “Strengthen our movement by forming a Non-Profit Association in Port-a-Piment under the name of KONBIT POU POTAPIMAN.”
Konbit Pou Potapiman was founded and on January 12th, 2009 it was officially registered with Haiti Social affairs department as a non-profit association. [https://portapiment.com/?page_id=374]
2- In 2009 we wanted to “Reach out to all friends of Port-a-Piment and particularly the citizens of Port-a-Piment living abroad in getting them involved and interested in seeking and assessing opportunities to visit, invest and help our municipality’”.
On November 11 2009, we mailed out and published a letter to all inviting you to join in our efforts to help our county. We launched a school tuition program and with thanks to those who positively responded to our request we have been able to help12 impoverished students. [https://portapiment.com/?page_id=1550]
3- In 2009 we wanted to “Use our site Konbit for Port-à-Piment to inform, promote and seek support for all future projects.”
Our internet website www.portapiment.com has continuously been updated to keep you informed of what is going on in our county. We did our share by promoting our city, seeking assistance for our county through various non profit organizations, encouraging others to share their knowledge and giving support to others in their activities. We worked with OIM [International Organization for Migration] to rebuild our town irrigation system in Paskoma. [https://portapiment.com/?cat=8]. With CRS [Catholic Relief Services], our town has been able to obtain assistance to start a reforestation project at Charles Griffe Mountain. The work is still on going. In conjunction with the local authorities, we submitted a consumption water project to UNEP [United Nations Environment Programme]. We support GIPPN/ PNUD cooperation in their efforts to secure our town from flooding. Information on the project and the work being done were reported on our news section. [https://portapiment.com/?cat=8]. We are now cooperating with the non profit organization”Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.- South Broward Alumnae Chapter” to bring needed goods to the young children of Port-à-Piment
4- In 2009 we wanted to “Continue to be transparent and responsible in all future endeavors”
Throughout 2009, all of our activities have been systematically announced and published. Our members on the ground in Port-à-Piment have consistently provided timely and accurate information on their projects. They have proven to be reliable in their ability to work with other organizations and the municipal authorities on various activities. [https://portapiment.com/?cat=6]
Konbit Pou Potapiman [K P P] grows stronger everyday because of the dedication of our members working together to create a better life for our brothers and sisters in our county. Daily readership at our website [www.portapiment.com] continues to grow steadily.
For 2010, we have many challenges to face. The following goals are set for the coming year:
1- Enroll 25 more kids in the KPP school tuition program. This program will also focus on school visits/lectures on health and environment
2- Partner with other organizations to improve the quality of life for our community
3- Establish K P P Health Awareness initiative. This initiative will share information about health, nutrition, and disease prevention.
4- Create KPP Youth Sport Program which will include Soccer, Ping Pong
5- Create K P P Book club.
With your help we hope to be a catalyst for more far reaching and long term positive changes that we all dream to accomplish. We have been inspired by many of your emails, phone calls and more so by the people in Port-a-Piment. Our invitation to you is wide open. We remain committed to transparency and responsibility.
Your personal participation, active and generous support are essential. Please join us.
Frantz
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