The Lambi Fund of Haiti

While some groups are cutting back, Lambi Fund is redoubling its efforts to support sustainable development in Haiti. We are working with grassroots partners in rural Haiti to implement many new projects such as grain mills, irrigation pumps, reforestation, fishing, and microcredit funds. How exciting that the continued support of so many Lambi Fund advocates like you has given us the opportunity to fund more projects than previously anticipated!

Now it's time to harness your creativity and do good for Haiti! The Lambi Fund of Haiti is proud to announce our very first t-shirt contest, "Tee for Lambi!" We need you to help us create a memorable t-shirt design encapsulating the Lambi Fund spirit. The winning design will be featured for sale in our new Lambi Fund Store, receive some great prizes, and enjoy all the notoriety and good fortune of becoming "Lambi Famous" (you will be featured in our newsletter and online). Click here for more information and all of the rules & regulations.


Well quit reading already! Tell your friends, family, children, students, and enemies, and get designing! Can't wait to see what our talented Lambi Fund supporters produce!


Have a happy week and remember, Lambi Fund wouldn't be as spirited and effective without your support.


Peace,








Karen Ashmore
Executive Director

What a great day for Lambi Fund! On Saturday August 8, 2009, our very talented and committed Deputy Director Leonie Hermantin received the 2009 Community Service Award from the Haitian Diaspora Unity Congress.

She was honored for her outreach work in advocating for sustainable agriculture and reforestation in Haiti’s rural communities.

Past recipients of this prestigious award include Jacqueline Charles of the Miami Herald and Wyclef Jean of the Yéle Foundation.

This year’s monumental four day event in Miami included speakers and issues of concern to Haiti and Haitian Diaspora, with keynote speakers including Bill Clinton, UN’s Special Envoy to Haiti, and Michèle Duvivier Pierre-Louis, the Prime Minister of Haiti.

Ms. Hermantin also participated in several engaging workshops about peasant-led reforestation and sustainable agriculture programs in Haiti.

What a summer! The Lambi Fund of Haiti has been busy as ever working throughout Haiti’s countryside visiting partner organizations and providing on-site training.

Our newest projects are in the Northwest. The Lambi Fund team is working with a group of fisher folk to upgrade their fishing equipment with new nets and a boat. They are excited that they will be able to fish more productively and improve their livelihoods.

Lambi Fund staff also led an effective training session with a large women’s group in the Northwest. They learned about water purification, sanitation and rainwater cistern management. Now, this community is looking forward to clean, potable water on a reliable basis.
Seeing these projects become a reality is a true pleasure, as is watching enthusiastic families working to transform their communities.

Enjoy the rest of your summer, as we will be busy working with locals to reforest the land and prepare for the upcoming hurricane season!

All my best,

Josette Perard
Haiti Director

Visit www.lambifund.org for even more information on sustainable development in Haiti.