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Streetlights
Project

Streetlights

HADPRE provides the installation, free of charge, of streetlights in the municipalities of Jean-Rabel, Mole St Nicolas and Bombardopolis. By the end of 2019, HADPRE will have 116 lights installed and functional throughout the 3 communities. These lights will guarantee safety by decreasing the likeliness of robberies at night and extend productive hours for the municipalities.

Presqu’ile : Fisherman’s Village
Project

Presqu’ile : Fisherman’s Village

In 2015, Sigora Haiti donated a 2.7 kW solar system with batteries to electrify a small village of 250 residents near Mole St Nicolas, on the tip of Presqu’ile. The system spans a 1 km distribution line which connects every home to the solar array. Sigora Haiti also provided a light bulb and outlet in...

Port Rehabilitation
Project

Port Rehabilitation

Mole St Nicolas is a remote community of approximately 5,000 people located in the Northwest Department, one of the poorest regions of Haiti. The community lies 370 km from the capital Port-au-Prince. Because of the condition the roads, overland travel is time consuming and takes between 7-10 hours; around two-thirds of the roads are paved,...

Schools
Project

Schools

Lighting enables classes to be taught early in the morning or late at night. Electricity access facilitates the introduction of computers and televisions into the classroom. Electrified schools enable principals to recruit and retain better-qualified teachers and, are correlated with improvements on both test scores and graduation rates. HADPRE’s Electrification Work HADPRE also facilitates free...

Education & Professional Training
Campaign

Education & Professional Training

Lack of access to skills training and employment are the biggest barriers to self-sufficiency in Haiti. Job-training programs, internships and part-time jobs are almost nonexistent in Haiti and as a result, a large portion of the population is hungry for work but lacks the necessary knowledge, skills and experience to succeed in the labor force. At the same time employers do not find qualified staff.

Disaster Preparedness & Response
Campaign

Disaster Preparedness & Response

Every year in Haiti, hurricanes affect the lives of millions of people by causing flooding and destroying property. The country’s vulnerability to disasters and its ability to cope with them extends to more than geography. Haiti is the poorest country in the western hemisphere, which leave its infrastructure severely compromised. The lack of a functioning centralized authority and resources prevent the establishment of a nationwide functional disaster risk reduction system.