As the year ends, Konbit Pou Potapiman Inc wishes you all a very Happy and Healthy Holiday season. We express our deep gratitude to our contributors . Thanks to you KPP has been able to accomplish the following in 2015:
In the area of Education:
- Increase in the number of participants at the Annual Summer Camp in Port-a-Piment. 60 children chosen on the basis of academic excellence enjoyed a 2 week experience that combined learning and fun in a safe environment.
- The Eric Belfort Awards of Excellence were presented to 6 deserving graduating students from different schools in Port-a-Piment.
- The Dr. Charles Sinady Awards of Excellence were presented to 6 teachers to honor their performance and dedication.
- The Anne Muller St Gerard Recognition Certificate was awarded to 4 outstanding retired teachers.
- The Sponsorship Program covers the educational expenses and a yearly health checkup for over 30 children.
- The KPP Children’s Library opened 3 days a week during the summer, and was open on weekends during the school year.
In the area of Health:
- For 2 days in July, a large personnel including 7 physicians provided free medical care and free medicines to over 400 participants.
- A refrigerator and a supply of medicines were purchased for the hospital.
Support of local organizations.
- KPP provided financial support for the Ti Kan soccer Championship and for the Genie Scolaire contest, both sponsored by NOSH, a local organization.
- Donated Trophies and Uniforms were distributed to local Soccer Clubs.
- KPP provided 30 farmers with the seeds needed to prepare the next farming season.
- KPP Haiti launched its Breeding of Goats and Sheep Project, with a grant from the One World Group Oxted of London, UK
- The Grotte Marie Jeanne Project is ongoing. The Welcome Center (Sant Dakey,) a well, and public toilets have been built.
Please click on this link to see some of our activities:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0YwE8R0Ui4
