Tag: Research and Development

Local Nonprofits

Roughly 90 percent of schools in Haiti are private and faith-based. It is hard to find a school or an organization that focuses on sex; we found Fondation pour la Santé Reproductrice et l’Education Familiale (FOSREF), which have been serving Haiti’s population since 1988. Its mission is to “promote and offer Reproductive Health / Family…
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State of Philanthropy in Haiti

Unfortunately, the lack of capacity evident in the Haitian nonprofit sector can be attributed to in part, the failure of international philanthropy to invest in building and maintaining local capacity and knowledge. This problem is compounded by the fact that the largest investments in the country are being made without significant local knowledge, advice, and support,…
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Yes, It Matters To Do Your Research on Haiti’s Social Sector Before Starting A Venture

Let us baptize you with knowledge. Haiti is perceived as the Republic of NGOs where international nonprofits have their own class system in the country. Many international nonprofits fail to do their research, not just nonprofits, but celebrities, athletes, as well the diaspora lacks time to invest in research and development (R&D).  We’ve seen it…
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