The 2018 KPP Fundraising Event.

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Konbit Pou Potapiman celebrated its 8th Annual Fundraising Gala this past Saturday, December 1st , 2018 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Sunrise, Florida. As in previous years, KPP’s numerous friends and supporters came together for an evening of fun and learning; to reconnect with old friends, and to support the KPP humanitarian activities.

Carolle Paul, Vice President of KPP, opened the evening by welcoming the guests,  and by introducing the other Board members. Those present were Geto Dumesle, Claudel Moise, Gerald Sidney, and Frantz J Jean, President. Carolle recognized and thanked the members of different organizations that also work to better life in Haiti.  She presented Mr. Levelt Vital, a son of Port-a-Piment and manager of the musical band Awoze Twoubadou , which would provide live entertainment for the evening.

Numerous KPP members were recognized for their extraordinary support during the year. They included Jean Marie Florestal, Yves Sidney, Shesly and Joseph Anselme, Vierthe Sidney and Nicole A Jean.

The President of KPP Frantz J Jean followed Carolle to the podium. Frantz also known as Milou, again welcomed the guests and thanked them for their support. A listing of the KPP accomplishments for the year 2018 had been sent with the gala invitation.  Frantz described some of the challenges that KPP plans to tackle in the coming year. Restoration of the KPP Children’s Library which had been destroyed by Hurricane Matthew will be a priority. Helping different communities get access to clean water is also on the list. Already, KPP met the challenge of building a community well in the village of Jabouin, and providing access to clean water to the residents. A short video featuring a resident of Jabouin thanking all who contributed to realize this project was shown to the audience.

It was then the turn of Yves Sidney, KPP member, to talk about the realization of the school construction in Jabouin. Yves captivated the audience with a vivid presentation of this remote area as well as pictures of the community school of Jabouin before and after the construction. The financial contribution of KPP and its supporters was acknowledged as well as the contribution of the BuildOn organization and that of the population of Jabouin.  Yves thanked all who had pitched in to support this project.

The rest of the evening was filled with a chicken dinner, music and dance. The band Awoze Twoubadou, electrified the audience by putting on a superb show to the delight of the attendees.

Konbit Pou Potapiman thanks the numerous guests who encourage us by their presence. KPP also thanks all who through their contributions continue to support our efforts to improve life in Port-a-Piment. Thank You! Merci! Mèsi anpil!

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Port-a-Piment lost a Dear Son.

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We were saddened to learn of the passing of the ex-mayor of Port-a-Piment, Mr. Fritz Gattereau (Phito) at his residence on October 31st, 2018.

A great friend and supporter of Konbit Pou Potapiman(KPP), Phito was a well-known public servant from his role as Teacher to that of Mayor of his beloved commune.

I count myself as privileged to have had the opportunity to work with him to get the local hospital built under his tenure as Mayor. From his strong sense of service, Phito had donated the land on which the hospital was built.

We are keeping the family in our hearts and extend to them our deepest sympathies at this sad time.

Mr. Fritz Gattereau’s funeral will take place in Port-a-Piment, Haiti on November 17th.

Frantz

Inauguration of the Community School of Jabouin

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What a day!         Friday, September 21, 2018

This marks a very important date for the residents of Jabouin: the inauguration of their very own Community School!  Children smiling, laughing, and learning in a safe environment! What a beautiful sight! Members of the community as well as of KPP, Parents, Teachers coming together to celebrate this important achievement!

 

                  

The school was built by BuildOn, an international NGO, in cooperation with the local community and with the support of Konbit Pou Potapiman.

The celebration was festive, and included 112 children who will now use a new facility which is safer and more suitable.

 

          

 

We are very proud of the school because we believe that Education is the first step out of poverty.

Our heartfelt thanks go to: the BuildOn organization

our generous Donators and

the people of Jabouin who worked on this project.

 

           

It’s official.

“Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Tip Toe if you must, but take the step.”

This quote brings back memories how this whole project started. With limited funds from pledges made by our loyal supporters, we took a leap of faith and started the project. We took the small step and tip toed by setting a date to break ground. We knocked on many doors and BuildOn answered our call.  This is a dream come true with immeasurable possibilities. We know It takes more than a building to develop a great mind, but what a start! And with the right environment, who knows? doctors, senators, teachers, engineers, scientists, builders, president, merchants…

 

What a dream! Or should I say, what a vision! Great things happen with dreamers with a vision. Also, with people willing to take the step. Our efforts must continue. We need to make sure the school has our support to help create the right environment to produce great citizens. And with great citizens the community, our country, and the world stand a chance for a better future.

 

We need your help. Other communities need our help. Help us take the next small step by contributing to:

Konbit Pou Potapiman, Inc.

18421 NW 12th Street

Pembroke Pines, FL 33029

Or

via Pay Pal at our internet site – www.portapiment.com

Yves Sidney

Jabouin’s Water Project – A Dream Come True!

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We did it again! The water project of Jabouin is a reality: .Clean and fresh water is now available.

As we all know, the need for sustainable source of water for a community is crucial. Without clean and fresh water, the community will be exposed to waterborne illnesses, such as typhoid, cholera, and chronic diarrhea which are the causes of many deaths. This is why it was important for the community of Jabouin to have access to this much needed resource.

 

In Jabouin, the water issue became more urgent with the construction of the community School slated to open in September 2018. So, while the school project was under way, we contacted several companies with the expertise to handle the water project. Due to the remote location of Jabouin with no accessible roads to accommodate heavy equipment, we had difficulty finding a firm to handle the project. Finally, we found a local company with experience in digging wells and willing to go to a remote area where the work had to be done manually.

 

Success is in the air. The well is functioning and was inaugurated on Monday, August 27, 2018. The well is not only a source of water for Jabouin but also for the surrounding communities. As the pictures below depict, the people getting the water are happy and grateful.

 

On behalf of the KPP Board of Directors, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to Guy S Antoine and his Facebook friends for their contributions to this noble cause. Special thanks go to Mr. Jean Robert Isidor of KPP-Haiti for his leadership and support to get the job done. Our thanks go as well to the Ing. Philippe Eliscar, Director of OREPA Sud-DINEPA, for the special feasibility study done on the site. The Community of Jabouin (Port-a-Piment) and its surroundings appreciate the love and contribution of all who donated to provide them at last, with fresh and clean water.

 

Let us conclude with a translated note from a member of the community:(see video)
“…KPP, thank you for making it possible for people in our community and surrounding communities to come and share this great gift with us…We wish KPP members long life.”

Yves Sidney

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