
FONDATION J'AIME HAITI YOUR OPINION WANTED: People with disabilities are often called 'KOKOBE' in Haiti. This term is very disparaging and carries serious negative connotations. As part of an overall awareness campaign, do you believe that the term 'KOKOBE' should be rehabilitated or a new term, such as 'MOUN ANDIKAPE,' be favored?

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Inauguration of a water kiosk and fountain built in Cite Plus that will serve potable water to a population of approximately 10,000 people.
"When the well's dry, we know the worth of water." (Benjamin Franklin)
Main Partner(s): Fondation Voila, Sporting Chance Foundation
Other Partner(s): OIM, USAID, CAMEP

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Amazing video! It will touch your heart. This 2 min video is very inspirational...
"The only disability in life is a bad attitude." (Scott Hamilton)
Source: www.youtube.com
an autistic player who scores like crazy.

FONDATION J'AIME HAITI "The aim of education is the knowledge not of fact, but of values." (Dean William R. Inge) In your opinion, which schools provide the best education in Haiti?

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VOTE FOR HAITI! The City of Miami has joined forces with 5 US cities on September 28 to launch a voting campaign to support Haiti in a competition that can bring the capital city one step closer to expanding a new waste management project that converts trash into energy. If Haiti gains the most votes, they will win a g...rant provided by BBC World News to extend that program. Please vote for Haiti by visiting http://www.theworldchallenge.co.uk/Read More
Source: www.theworldchallenge.co.uk
Now in its fifth year, World Challenge 2009, in association with Shell, is a global competition that seeks out projects and businesses that not only make a profit, but also put something back into the community.

FONDATION J'AIME HAITI IDB's President Luis Moreno and former U.S. President Bill Clinton will lead more than 100 foreign businesspeople on a trade and investment mission to Haiti on Oct 1-2. What do you think can be done to ensure that this special mission bears fruit for Haiti?

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"Water is fundamental for life and health. The human right to water is indispensable for leading a healthy life in human dignity." (UN)
The Dlo se Lavi (Water is Life) initiative aims to provide drinking water to underprivileged communities in Haiti. Currently, a water kiosk and fountain is being built in Cite Plus (see... pictures) that will serve potable water to the local population.
Main Partner(s): Fondation Voila, Sporting Chance Foundation
Other Partner(s): OIM, USAID, CAMEPRead More
The Dlo se Lavi (Water is Life) initiative aims to provide drinking water to underprivileged communities in Haiti. Currently, a water kiosk and fountain is being built in Cite Plus (see... pictures) that will serve potable water to the local population.
Main Partner(s): Fondation Voila, Sporting Chance Foundation
Other Partner(s): OIM, USAID, CAMEPRead More

FONDATION J'AIME HAITI "Achte peye, prete remèt, se sa ki fè zanmi dire" (Haitian Proverb) Haiti is a land with innumerable beautiful natural sites and great historical vestiges. We should all be proud of our heritage. What is your favorite natural site or historical vestige in Haiti?

FONDATION J'AIME HAITI "Kreyòl pale, kreyòl konprann" (Haitian Proverb) Haiti is a land of great beauty and of a rich culture. Proverbs play an important role in our culture in stating a general truth or giving out a piece of advice. What is your favorite Haitian proverb?

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"All who have meditated on the art of governing mankind have been convinced that the fate of empires depends on the education of youth." (Aristotle)
Study session held on September 5, 2009 for kids enrolled in The L'Espoir par L'Education (Hope through Education) initiative. This program provides scholarship opportuniti...es to disadvantaged children. The goal is to select the brightest kids and provide them with a thorough education. For the 2009-2010 academic year, fifty-one (51) kids are enrolled in the program, 34 in community schools and 17 in accelerated schools (e.g. College St Francois d'Assise & St Jean L'Evangeliste).
Main Partner(s): Fondation Voila, Sporting Chance FoundationRead More
Study session held on September 5, 2009 for kids enrolled in The L'Espoir par L'Education (Hope through Education) initiative. This program provides scholarship opportuniti...es to disadvantaged children. The goal is to select the brightest kids and provide them with a thorough education. For the 2009-2010 academic year, fifty-one (51) kids are enrolled in the program, 34 in community schools and 17 in accelerated schools (e.g. College St Francois d'Assise & St Jean L'Evangeliste).
Main Partner(s): Fondation Voila, Sporting Chance FoundationRead More

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"If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and will never be." (Thomas Jefferson)
What do you think can be done to improve education in Haiti?
Please share your thoughts.

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"The more we sweat in peace the less we bleed in war." (Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit)
Basketball Games Locations:
Semifinals - August 21 - Canot, Canapé-vert
Final - August 23 - Vallee de Bourdon
Winning Team: Rue Rennes
Runner Up: Balanyen
The goals of the Panye Lapè tournament are (1) to promote the development of basketball in d...isadvantaged communities, (2) to foster cooperation and peace between different communities and (3) to raise awareness on disability issues.
Sixteen teams are participating, each representing a disadvantaged community in Port-au-Prince.
Main Partner(s) : Fondation Voila, Ragaman, RapKreyol.Org
Technical Support: City Council of P-au-PRead More
Basketball Games Locations:
Semifinals - August 21 - Canot, Canapé-vert
Final - August 23 - Vallee de Bourdon
Winning Team: Rue Rennes
Runner Up: Balanyen
The goals of the Panye Lapè tournament are (1) to promote the development of basketball in d...isadvantaged communities, (2) to foster cooperation and peace between different communities and (3) to raise awareness on disability issues.
Sixteen teams are participating, each representing a disadvantaged community in Port-au-Prince.
Main Partner(s) : Fondation Voila, Ragaman, RapKreyol.Org
Technical Support: City Council of P-au-PRead More

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"It isn't enough to talk about peace, one must believe it. And it isn't enough to to believe in it, one must work for it." (Eleanor Roosevelt)
Basketball Games Locations:
August 15 - Cite Meriken
August 16 - Vallee de Bourdon
The goals of the Panye Lapè tournament are (1) to promote the development of basketball in disadva...ntaged communities, (2) to foster cooperation and peace between different communities and (3) to raise awareness on disability issues.
Sixteen teams are participating, each representing a disadvantaged community in Port-au-Prince.
Main Partner(s) : Fondation Voila, Ragaman, RapKreyol.Org
Technical Support: City Council of P-au-PRead MoreRead More
Basketball Games Locations:
August 15 - Cite Meriken
August 16 - Vallee de Bourdon
The goals of the Panye Lapè tournament are (1) to promote the development of basketball in disadva...ntaged communities, (2) to foster cooperation and peace between different communities and (3) to raise awareness on disability issues.
Sixteen teams are participating, each representing a disadvantaged community in Port-au-Prince.
Main Partner(s) : Fondation Voila, Ragaman, RapKreyol.Org
Technical Support: City Council of P-au-PRead MoreRead More

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"The best way to destroy an enemy is to make him a friend." (Abraham Lincoln)
Le basket au service de la paix
http://minustah.org/?p=15270
Please visit the link above to read an article about the "Panye Lapè" basketball tournament published by the UN mission in Haiti, MINUSTAH.
Basketball and sports in general represent an opportunity for a better and more prosperous tomorrow.

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"The real and lasting victories are those of peace, and not of war." (Ralph Waldo Emerson)
Basketball Games Locations:
Day 8 - July 31 - Descayette
Day 9 - August 1 - Cite Meriken
Day 10 - August 2 - Djobel
The goals of the Panye Lapè tournament are (1) to promote the development of basketball in disadvantaged communities, ...(2) to foster cooperation and peace between different communities and (3) to raise awareness on disability issues.
Sixteen teams are participating, each representing a disadvantaged community in Port-au-Prince.
Main Partner(s) : Fondation Voila, Ragaman, RapKreyol.Org
Technical Support: City Council of P-au-PRead More
Basketball Games Locations:
Day 8 - July 31 - Descayette
Day 9 - August 1 - Cite Meriken
Day 10 - August 2 - Djobel
The goals of the Panye Lapè tournament are (1) to promote the development of basketball in disadvantaged communities, ...(2) to foster cooperation and peace between different communities and (3) to raise awareness on disability issues.
Sixteen teams are participating, each representing a disadvantaged community in Port-au-Prince.
Main Partner(s) : Fondation Voila, Ragaman, RapKreyol.Org
Technical Support: City Council of P-au-PRead More

































