Support Haitian Food Supply!

We are so grateful for your partnership supporting our efforts in Haiti. Our goals would not be realized without you! Unfortunately due to limited resources, we were forced to pause our Men Kontre (Helping Hands) food giveaway program in November.

As you may be aware, Haiti has been experiencing a tremendous amount of political unrest. The situation there has resulted in already hard-to-find items, like food and water, becoming even scarcer. We caught up with our Port au Prince Liaison, Gregor Moreau, and asked him about the impact of pausing our Men Kontre Program. 

“After our president’s death in July 2021, the situation of Haitians became worse in all aspects of life. In terms of security, we are defenseless, gangs are everywhere, they kill, burn and kidnap when they want and the worst, the national police can’t or doesn’t want to do anything. Because of that we are living as prisoners in our own areas, we can’t stay too long in the streets. We are afraid because at any time we can be victims.”

Gregor goes on to say,

“Our social life is 100% impacted by this situation. Economically, even for those of us who are working, it is very complicated, because the inflation rate increases day after day, we can’t afford the same goods we used to buy in the past. It is a big challenge for us. Politically, I can just summarize it by using these words: ‘It is total Crisis’ 

The government has no plan nor projects to help us. Our politicians often just think about their well-being and their family. Unfortunately, our reality is sad. The only thing that works well in Haiti is the sun. It rises every day normally. “

While it is difficult to hear these sobering words of what is unfolding in Haiti, we take comfort in the fact that we can take action  today to help struggling children and families. Now more than ever, providing essential resources like food and nutrition is desperately needed.  

Please consider joining us as we resume our food giveaway program and help lighten the burden for our friends in Haiti!

It's a New Year..And Haiti's Independence Day!

January 1st is not only the first day of the new year; it also marks Haiti’s Independence Day. This day celebrates Haiti becoming a free republic in 1804 following a revolution that began in 1791. On this day, Haiti declared independence from enslavement. Haiti made history by being the first country in the Western Hemisphere to abolish slavery.

Independence Day is a time to remember those who sacrificed their lives during the fight for independence, and of the universal need to be free.

Haiti has come a long way since gaining independence all those years ago, but we still need your help providing education and nutrition. We are grateful for the support you supply to families and children, and for the opportunity to continue serving Haiti in the new year!

All About Fruit in Haiti!

Do you enjoy fruit? Haiti’s tropical climate houses many delicious fruits including cherries, bananas, coconuts, and mangos. A Haitian favorite is “kenep,” or “Spanish Lime,” a green, sweet, tree-growing fruit with a hint of tartness. Kenep is often eaten raw, but is often added to Haitian drinks and also available in canned form to expand cooking choices.

The national fruit of Haiti is the “Mango Francique,” (also known as the Haitian Mango) but there are many mango varieties grown in Haiti. Mangos are added to various dishes like fruit salads, juices, and sorbets. In its green form, mango is made into chutneys, relishes, and pickles.

If you’d like to explore a dish highlighting some of Haiti’s fruit bounty, here is a Haitian Mango Chicken Dish to try!

Ingredients (serves 4)

4 boneless chicken breasts

2 tablespoons butter

¼ cup chopped green pepper

1 chicken bouillon cube, crumbled

1 cup mango, puréed

½ cup orange juice

½ cup water

¼ cup dry sherry

1 tablespoon candied ginger, diced

1 ½ cups mango, cubed

2 cups cooked rice

Pound chicken breasts until they reach ¼-inch thickness.

Sauté with green pepper in butter until cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

Add bouillon, puréed mango, orange juice, water, sherry and ginger to pan. Stir and simmer 5-10 minutes until sauce thickens.

Return chicken to skillet and add cubed mango. Heat through.

Serve with rice.

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