Konbit Pou Potapiman

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

Delivery of shoes

On July 6th 2018,  a group of  agricultural workers from Nanma, a village of the commune of Port-a-Piment  received an important lot of  working boots, non slip shoes and tennis shoes, under the supervision of KPP local members. This donation will help allay the difficult conditions under which these folks have to work.

On behalf of the community of Nan-ma, we thank those who donated the shoes to the community: Shoes for Crews, Mrs. Dotlyn Lowe, Mr. Ricardo Lowe and other friends of KPP. Thank you all for your generosity.

 

 UPDATE on The KPP Animal Breeding Project

The KPP Animals Breeding project continues its revival. We are happy to report that in addition to the 10 families who benefited from the revived program , 5 new beneficiaries became recipient owners of Goats last July..

                        

The KPP Animals 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..

Konbit Pou Potapiman, expresses its sincere thanks to One World Group Oxted for the support it received after the passage of Hurricane Matthew,

 

A milestone for GIPPN

Last month, the  Groupe Initiative Pour un Port-a-Piment Nouveau (GIPPN) reached a milestone with its 20 years of service to the commune of Port-a-Piment, Haiti.

On July 15th, 2018,  Konbit Pou Potapiman (KPP) presented an Award of recognition to GIPPN. Accompanied by Mrs. Paule-Edeline Orcel,  Mr. Frantz J Jean, KPP president, on behalf of the KPP Board of Directors delivered the Award to Agronomist Yvette Marsan, Coordinator of GIPPN, and thanked her for her role and dedication to the commune of Port-a-Piment

Last February 2018, Konbit Pou Potapiman Inc received an impressive donation of school supplies to benefit the students of Port-a-Piment. The benefactors were: the Links, Incorporated Fort Lauderdale Chapter (FL), in partnership with the United Nations Association of the USA (Broward County Chapter) and the New Mount Olive Baptist Church of Fort Lauderdale.

Frantz Jean, President of KPP, Inc and Nicole Jean, member, met at the Mount Olive Baptist Church with representatives of the donators to take possession of the items and ensure their delivery to the targeted population.

              

Last July, members of Konbit Pou Potapiman Inc, as well as members of the local KPP Board, met with Mr Mondin Sincyr, Director of the Jabouin community School to deliver to him school supplies which included over 100 backpacks, 350 pencils, more than 200 erasers, 130 pencil sharpeners, loose leaf packages,color pencils, paper clips and glue sticks. You may recall that KPP supporters, in partnership with the organization BuildOn, and the community of Jabouin are now rebuilding the local community school which had been destroyed by Hurricane Matthew. We expect the building to be ready by the opening day of school. KPP local members will assist in the delivery of the supplies to the students at that time.

 

                   

On the same day, KPP members also visited the Lycée of Port-a-Piment, located in Figuiers, and met with M. Alguinaire Seide, Director of the Lycée.. The Lycée ensures secondary education to the older students of the commune. After a tour of the locale, an array of schools supplies, which included over 100 Composition Books, 140 Calculators, 100 Rulers, about 160 pens as well as paper clips, were delivered to Mr Seide for distribution at the beginning of the school year in September. We note that this marked the first opportunity for KPP to help with the older population of students and we thank the donators for this.

                                                          

At the closing ceremony of the 2018 KPP Summer Camp, many of our graduates received a school bag.from the supply of donated goods. They were also the beneficiaries of this large donation.

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On behalf of KPP members, the school directors, students and  families that benefited from this donation, Konbit Pou Potapiman Inc expresses its sincere thanks to  the  Links, Incorporated Fort Lauderdale Chapter (FL) in partnership with United Nations Association of the USA(Broward County Chapter) and the New Mount Olive Baptist Church for their trust and caring spirit.  Our very special Thank You goes to Dr Eileen Davis-Jerome who has never wavered in her commitment to our cause.

The support we receive makes a huge difference in our ability to help our community.

 

The 6^th KPP Annual Summer Camp was held from July 2^nd through the 13^th  from 8AM to 2PM daily, This year, the chosen site was the Ecole Nationale de Figuiers, which accommodated well our 80 campers and over 20 staff members. The school is located out of town, across the street from the ocean, and provided a much relaxed atmosphere. It also offered the opportunity of a much enjoyed bus ride to and from camp daily.

As in the previous year, 80 children, aged from 7 to 12, and from the 8 schools of the town and the village of Potus participated. They were all selected by their respective school administrators, on the basis of academic excellence. Most of them had ranked 1^st or 2^nd in their class. The opportunity to attend the KPP Summer Camp has remained a strong motivating factor for doing one’s best in school.

Under the skillful guidance of the Camp Director, Mrs. Paule Edline Orcel, a diverse staff led the children into a daily routine, which included:

Meeting at the bus stop (Church of Notre Dame du Rosaire)

Arrival at the Camp

Morning talk by Mrs.Orcel and Mr. Frantz Jean, President of KPP Inc.

Sports to Music

Hand washing

A Hot Breakfast

Rally of all 6 groups, with songs

Arts and Crafts

Lecture by a Guest Speaker

Freestyle Sports

Hand washing

A Hot Lunch

Rehearsal of the graduation program

Return to town

Each component of the program offered the campers the opportunity to acquire new values. From the guest speakers, they learned about health, civism and how to protect the environment. Mealtime was the opportunity to practice good hygiene and table manners. The campers also learned to have fun while practicing sports, memory games and puzzles, as well as winning prizes in contests. They also learned new skills such as crocheting, and applying logic to solve Sudoku problems.

On Graduation day, the campers arrived in their Sunday best, each accompanied by a parent. They received their Certificate of Camp Attendance, as well as the gift of a book bag to start the next academic year. The bags had been donated by the Links, Incorporated Fort Lauderdale Chapter (FL) in partnership with United Nations Association of the USA(Broward County Chapter) and the New Mount Olive Baptist Church. The children put on a show of well-rehearsed skits, songs, dances and poems. A parent spoke on behalf of all to thank KPP and the staff for this unique opportunity offered to the children. And yes, her only request was that the camp would have lasted a whole month!!!  A modest reception of sandwiches and punch was also enjoyed by all.

It took a village….

Thanks to much diligence, prevention and care, our Summer Camp took place, with no negative incident. A staff of over 20 dedicated adults (monitors, dietary workers, general helpers, janitors, bus driver, security guards, artist/sports director, dance instructor, bathroom attendant), helped to provide a safe environment for the children. We noted with pride the diligence shown, as the bus broke down one Friday afternoon, and the whole staff rallied to walk the children back to town, safely, and under a driving rain. Thank you so very much!!!! KPP is also glad to have had an opportunity to create temporary work for so many.

The KPP 2018 Summer Camp is over! A job well done!!

Our thanks go to our campers and their parents for their trust; to Mrs Paule Edline Orcel for her leadership and creativity; to the camp staff for always doing their very best; to our guest speakers, Nurse Violette Jean, Mr. Gentil Abraham, Mr Phedeau Lubin for sharing their expertise; to all members of KPP Haiti as well as from abroad; to Carolle Paul, Nicole Jean, Frantz Jean who travel each year for this special occasion.

A special Thank You goes to the JGR LL Copa Company, to Food for the Poor-Haiti, Mrs. Doris Izmery, Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Verret, Mrs. Rasheda Sidney , Mrs. Marie Leach, Mrs. Sonia Auguste, Dr Eileen D Jerome for their special contributions.

To each and every one of you who has supported KPP in this effort: Thank You! Mesi Anpil! Merci!

Nicole Jean