Economic Opportunity
Haitians can self-determine and lead themselves into their future and not be dependent on foreign charity or governmental aide.
Local Expectations
HAPI will continue to build staff capacity to manage all aspects of the facilities and day-to-day operations to reduce dependency on international persons to manage and lead.
HAPI will continue to introduce skills to young adults that prepare them to perform, manage and lead in jobs.
Adjusting The Approach
Impacting the broader economy is a goal that requires cooperation across government, civil society, academia and business / non-profit entities.
It also requires an adjustment in the APPROACH from one of dependency and charity to one of intentionality in building greater capacity for Haitian self-sustainability in every aspect of activity.
HAPI prepares youth and adults for the jobs of tomorrow in our computer literacy and computer repair. We incorporate solar energy to power our facilities and train staff to maintain it. We do practical development with staff on project planning, budgeting, analysis and evaluation.
Since 2007, HAPI has contributed to the local economy of Mizak through various initiatives: fair trade for artisans, microloans, home and facility construction and repairs, hiring drivers, translators and housing for international visitors, and hiring full and part time staff. This pushes cash into the local economy which our employees and contractors use for tuition, microbusiness, home repairs and health care.
We continue to explore new avenues of revenue that utilize local materials, local market such as rabit-raising. We have also added to our healthcare staff. We have several facility ‘jobs’ that need attention.
