Konbit Pou Potapiman

Friday August 4^th marked the closing of the 2023 KPP Annual Summer Camp. It was held in Port-a-Piment from July 24^th and for 2 weeks.

As in previous years, camp attendance consisted of 80 youngsters, age 7 to 12, from the 8 primary schools of the town, selected by the school administrators on the basis of academic excellence.

The staff of 22 consisted of monitors, dietary personnel, security personnel, cleaning crew.

The camp offered the children the opportunity to work in groups while developing skills in Sports, Arts and Crafts, Theater and Dance, all in an atmosphere of mutual respect. From the guest speakers, they learned about civism, health and how to protect the environment. The children also enjoyed breakfast and lunch daily.

Graduation Day reunited camp participants, parents and the camp staff for a morning of craft displays, skits, speeches and a modest reception. The graduates each received a book bag to be used in the new school year.

Once again, the team of KPP Haiti, under the leadership of Mrs Paule Edline Orcel, proved to be independent performers who brought the camp to fruition.

Konbit Pou Potapiman presents its compliments to the team of KPP Haiti.

We also thank the guest speakers who worked to mold the children into better citizens. Thank you, Mr. Abraham Gentil, Mr. Phedo Lubin, Nurse Aude Laure Pierre, Mr Prosper Jean-Charles.

Our thanks also go to the Director of the College Stella Maris for the use of the property.

Thank you to Food for the Poor, the firm of Gerly Distribution (Agr. Yvette Marsan Darbouze), the firm of SO.DIS.SA N.A (Mrs. Doris Izmery and Kate Izmery), Mr. Valdere Orcel for their invaluable help in providing supplies for the camp.

And Thank You for your continued support!  Participation in the KPP Summer Camp remains a powerful incentive for the children of Port-a-Piment to do their best in school. We are looking forward to many more years of Summer Camps.
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On Sunday June 18^th 2023, the Award ceremony for a Reading Contest took place at the EFACAP of Port-a-Piment. The contest was organized by the directors of the school with the participation of the teachers and a steering committee of parents.

The reading competition started last May and it involved students from 4eme Annee Fondamentale (4AF) through 7eme Annee Fondamentale (7AF).  The students had access to the KPP Children Library during school days.

This contest served as an educational challenge and an incentive for children to read more.  The school doors were open to parents and the public.   The EFACAP directors and teachers took the opportunity to inform everyone about the school curriculum and its programs, and teachers were available to answer questions and provide insights on the activities.

Throughout the day, the finalists made their presentations. It was a demonstration of exemplary communication and reading skills.  The winners of the contest were announced by the judges, Mrs. Paule Edeline Orcel and Mr. Phedo Lubin.

Gracieuse Dorival :    7AF

Nice Betechda Dorival: 6AF

Frankline Guerrier: 4AF

The public responded positively with lots of applause.  Overall, the program ended well, to the satisfaction of the organizers and the public.

KPP thanks Director Mac-Simon Louis, Director Josue Paul, the teachers and the steering committee for the realization of the contest.  KPP is proud to have provided its assistance. This activity meets our purpose to offer the youngsters a chance to further a reading culture in the youth.

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During this school year, League KOREFOOT de la Cote Sud de Port-a-Piment is very much active, organizing the Interschool Soccer championship. 12 high schools from the communes of Port-Salut, Coteaux, Roche-a-Bateau, Damassin, Chardonnieres, les Anglais and Port-a-Piment are participating in the tournament.  The games are played on weekends in Port-a-Piment.

The tournament brings lots of fun and excitement to the town. On game day, the Anbamango soccer field is filled with fans.

Each team is accompanied by a score of supporters who come to applaud and encourage their local team. The matches are commented with passion  in a friendly and festive atmosphere. Each community is united behind its high school soccer teams.

In Port-a-Piment alone there are 4-teams representing 4 high schools and they are: 1- Lycee de Port-a-Piment. 2- College Rwood Claudy Damas 3- College Mixte Tabernacle 4- College Evangelique Baptiste de Port-a-Piment. Three pools of 4 teams each are competing to reach the final.   Weather permitting, the Final will be played on June 24^th in Port-a-Piment.

KPP is proud of its support  to the League Korefoot as they continue  to demonstrate their  ability organize the championship  and entertain the youths and the soccer fans.

Our compliments go the organizing committee of League Korefoot. Special thanks to Mr. Chylais Guerrier, Vice president, who provided us with pictures and information about the league.

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In our eternal search for opportunities to improve our commune of Port-a-Piment, Konbit Pou Potapiman members in the US and on the ground in Haiti identified another need : Vocational Skills Development. Once the project was identified, it was quickly proposed and discussed at our board meeting; it was approved and initiated immediately.

Why take on this challenge now? It’s well known that low skills in a commune perpetuates poverty and inequality.  The commune of Port-a-Piment faced with extraordinary economic challenges suffers from unemployment, underemployment, and extremely limited economic opportunities. Technical skills development can help reverse those challenges and simultaneously increase productivity and improve the standards of living in the area. Helping a work force develop and update their skills makes economic sense.

Due to the lack of opportunities, a number of young adults are unemployed. In addition, those who had the opportunity to complete their basic schooling are unable to advance further. Because of financial difficulties, they are unable to acquire the technical skills needed to give them a fighting chance to get a job or start a new business.

To help those who fall into this category, KPP took the initiative of looking for candidates who:

• are interested in acquiring technical skills from the local Vocational School (COCSH- Centre de Développement Sur la Côte Sud d’Haiti)}
• have the aptitude.
• and are unable to afford the tuition.

Ten (10) young men were selected by the members of KPP Haiti.  Six (6) chose to train as tile layers and the other four (4) as masons. The training is for a period of one(1) to three (3) years.

Upon graduation, these individuals should have the basic tools needed to practice their skills.

Thank you for your support. You are the reason we are able to help the community of Port-a-Piment.

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