Konbit Pou Potapiman

On Saturday June 15^th 2019, the KPP Children’s Library moved back to its old headquarters, in a special section of the EFA school dedicated for such use. In 2016, the library had been destroyed by Hurricane Matthew. Also destroyed was a surrounding wall that provided security and privacy to the library users. KPP had committed to rehabilitate both the library structure and the surrounding wall, while using a vacant classroom of the school for reading activities.

It took time and it took money. The renovation of the library involved rebuilding a 8 foot wall for a length of 400 feet; doting the structure with a new roof, new windows, ordering new tables, chairs, wall shelves and a large closet for storing books between sessions. A fresh coat of paint gives the structure an appealing and kid friendly look.

The “new” KPP Children’s Library now features over 350 books,as well as 30 electronic tablets filled with stories that are of special interest to the kids.

A staff of 2 manages the library. Mr Gary Moise and Miss Marie Antoine Laurole. are both teachers by profession. The library will be open during the summer months on Monday, Wednesday, Friday mornings, and on Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons during the school year. The children proudly display the laminated library card that gives them access to the library.

Konbit Pou Potapiman offers its sincere thanks to all who contributed toward the reconstruction of the Children’s Library. A special Thank You goes to Mr Robert Orcel for volunteering to supervise the work; to Mr Josue Paul, Director of the EFA school ; to Mrs Therèse-Yvette Damas Lahens and Mrs.Josianne Mirville Henry; to Mr and Mrs Marcelin Emile; to Mrs Claudette Werleigh and Mrs Livie Magloire for securing the much needed books. Thank You to Mr Raoul Peck for a generous contribution, and Thank You to Mr and Mrs Valdere Orcel who facilitated the transport of goods and materials.

 

On behalf of the children of Port-a-Piment, Mesi Anpil to all!!

 

 

During the week of June 10^th, Konbit Pou Potapiman proceeded to the distribution of goods that had been donated for use by the citizens of Port-a-Piment. Mr Frantz Jean, KPP President, and Mrs. Paule-Edeline Orcel, Secretary of KPP Haiti, visited all the schools of the town to deliver boxes of messenger bags, headphones, cooler bags and amplifiers donated by the company Shoes for Crews of the USA. The distribution of the  goods was left to the discretion of the school directors and staff.

It is noted that all schools of the commune were also recipients of those gifts, and their lots were entrusted to the respective directors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Wednesday June 19^th, Mr Frantz Jean delivered a carton box of medical supplies to the Hospital of Port-a-Piment. It was entrusted to the Medical Director, Dr Marc Andre Letang and also to the Hospital Administrator, Mr Evens Pierre.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Tuesday July 2^nd, KPP invited the directors of different schools to “shop” for books that had been received and deemed better suited to students of higher grades. Sister Jacqueline  of the School of Notre Dame du Rosaire, Mr Alguinaire Seide of the Lycee of Port-a-Piment, Mr Gary Moise,a teacher, and a representative of EFA were able to peruse and choose different books which will contribute to the growth of their students.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Konbit Pou Potapiman thanks Mr..Ricardo Lowe of Shoes for Crews company, Mrs Anssie Blot, Dr Teresa Carmen Garcia, Mr. Thiery Theodore, Mr and Mrs Marcelin Emile, Mrs Therese Yvette Damas Lahens and Mrs Josiane Mirville Henry, Mrs Claudette Werleigh and Mrs Livie Magloire for their contributions. Our thanks also go to KPP members Yves Sidney, Geto Dumesle as well as to Mr and Mrs. Valdere Orcel for their invaluable help in getting those donations to the intended recipients.

Good news for the residents of Anba Dolian in the commune of Port-a-Piment. The availability of fresh water will soon be a reality.  With the financial assistance of One World Group Oxted, a London based non-profit organization, KPP- Haiti, is executing   the “Konbit Pou Potapiman water access project for the population of Anba Dolian” , Port-a-Piment, Haiti..

The availability of fresh water is a very serious problem that affects the quality of life of the people of Haiti in general. Women and children must walk great distances in search of water. This project consists of capturing water from a preexisting basin that was built to provide water to several communities. It entails the laying of pipes to channel the water from the mountain down to an area easily accessible to the residents of Anba Dolian. 

The project is entrusted to the engineering firm of Jean- Sibert Sidney for implementation. The expected results are:

• Fresh water is available in Anba-Dolian.
• Travel time to get to the water source is reduced.
• Improved nutrition/hydration among  the beneficiaries.   

 On May 20^th,, supplies (pipes, cement, shovels etc…} were purchased and transported to the village. Work has begun. It is to be noted that the residents of Anba Dolian are volunteering hours of work toward this project. We will keep you informed of our progress. On behalf of the residents of Anba Dolian and its surroundings, KPP thanks One World Group Oxted for its continuous support.

 

 

The KPP Animal Breeding Project is moving on in the commune of Port-a-Piment. As you may recall, the goats and sheep distributed during the 2014-2016 were decimated by hurricane Matthew in October 2016. With the help of One World Group Oxted, a London based nonprofit organization, the project was revived late 2017, but this time in the locality of Nan Ma. As of today, 15 families in Nan Ma are beneficiary owners of Goats.

On Saturday March, 30^th, 2019 using the same basic principles, 4 new beneficiaries were awarded 2 goats each in the village of Anba Dolian. Anba Dolian is at 11 kilometers from the center of the town of Port-a-Piment. It is expected that these new beneficiaries will in turn become the donors to families within Anba Dolian and other villages as the program extends its geographical coverage.

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 The KPP Animal Breeding Project is based on a “Receive and Give” concept. For every animal received, the beneficiary will “give forward” one offspring of the same age, which must be in good condition. The animal will be given to the qualified next in line recipient. The selection of beneficiaries prioritizes the most deprived families. Ultimately, those families will have the chance to improve their living conditions due to the economic benefits of animal breeding.