THE HAITI PROJECT
The Haiti Project is committed to supporting Haitian artists, engaging students in global citizenship, and to the sustainable development of northwestern Haiti.
UPCOMING EVENT
Sponsors and Donors
DIAMOND
Nancy & Adam Belok
Lila & Andrew Meade, PhD
Eastdale Village
Rebecca Edwards, PhD
Gilbert & Arlene Seligman
Julia Humiston
Oak Wealth Financial/Ryan Peek
Optum Medical Care
PLATINUM
John Griesemer
Hudson Highland Properties
Molly Katz & Daniel Katz, MD
Susan Levinson & David Schwartz
Mary & Bill Lunt
Cathy Schwartz
GOLD
SILVER
Carla Burns
David Cho, MD & Sunhee Woo, MD
Diane Cicatello, MD
Ingrid Dodard, MD & Daryl Brown
Karen & Robert Greenbaum, OD
Kristy Grimes & Barry Pfeifer
Christine Hauck
Kim Heller, MD & Ira Hochman
Hudson Valley Radiologists
Sabrina Jaar Marzouka
Nuvance Health
Kristin & John Respass
Carly Ritter '06
Mary Sawyer, MD and Anthony Yu
Beth Teitelman Kwawer
Jerry Duplessis Wonda
Premier Medical Group
BRONZE
Kimberley Farmer
MyEyeDoctor
Carole Berotte Joseph, PhD
Marina and Steve Kaufman
Sarah Levin MD & Joe Tanski, PhD
Jeanine & Peter Morelli, MD
Kathy Pherson
Amy Sherman
Susan Wilson
Myra Miller Zuckerman
COPPER
FRIEND
Nancy & Daniel Z. Aronzon, MD
Parvenah Boronjeni, MD
Megan & Bruce Chipkin, MD
Caryn and Scott Halle, PhD
Kathryn Katz
Candace and Lou Lewis
Reeva Liverman
Jack O' Connell
Radio Rotary
Paula & Azzy Reckess: The Arlington
Susan Stafford
Peter Sullivan
Shelley & Ron Tatelbaum, MD
Stella and Jed Turk, MD
WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO
Explore our End-of-Year Report to find out what you have supported!
Haiti through Literature
Coral in The Diaspora by Jerrice J. Baptiste is a collection that captures the lives of the Haitian people as they embrace the goodness in their community. It celebrates the wisdom of the elders as leaders who are cherished for their commitment to help the island thrive. Each member of the island's community is welcomed and valued for their special gifts and the joy they each create by being unique souls. Coral in The Diaspora creates a unique experience for its readers through its colorful imagery and beautiful language by giving voice to the island of Haiti.
You may order the book Here
About the Author: Jerrice J. Baptiste is a poet born in Haiti. She has educated different ages through her seven multicultural children’s books
“If you’ve been to Haiti, this book will help relive your time among the amazing people of Haiti. If you’ve never been to Haiti, you can visit the country vicariously through this visceral story combining both prose and poetry.”
Our Mission
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Haitian Art
We directly support the welfare of hundreds of Haitian artists and artisans through art sales and auctions thereby promoting Haitian art and raising the nations narrative.
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Global Citizenship
With a strong educational component, we are dedicated both to raising awareness of Haitian culture and society in the US and elsewhere, and to providing a hands-on, practical education in global citizenship.
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Sustainable Development
The proceeds of art sales, grants, and donations provide the funding to support sustainable development initiatives in Chermaitre, Haiti.
Haitian Art + Handcraft Sale at Vassar College | Fall 2024
With Many Thanks!
The art sale during Families Weekend at Vassar was a great success supporting another year of education to 250 children in rural Haiti! We sold many paintings in the online auction, from our website and at the sale! We are also giving the children both breakfast and lunch so that their bodies can be nourished as well as their minds.
In case you missed it, you can view and purchase original artwork from our website: Click Here
We thank you for your belief in our work and for your care of Haitian children, knowing that, in the words of Nelson Mandela,
EDUCATION is the most powerful weapon in the world!
Ongoing Programs and Projects
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Women Micro-Finance Loans
Offering small loans towards growing their businesses
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Galerie Benoit
Lucinda Franks & Robert M. Morgenthau Art Galerie
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The Chicken Project
Help our chickens cross the road
Hear from our Students
Artist Spotlight
Benoit Profelus
Through his paintings, Benoit attempts to “present reality” and uses bright colours to depict scenes from nature and daily life. Besides teaching 20-30 students in his recently named Galerie Benoit & Atelier, Benoit also exhibits his works in Port-au-Prince and Cap-Haitien and continues developing his craft to achieve his goal of “become[ing] a bigger artist… becom[ing] a good businessman and a painter, travel[ing] to sell paintings, go[ing] to every country and exhibit.” As a graduate of the secondary school in Chermaitre, Benoit continues to collaborate with artists in Chermaitre to paint schools and houses in the community.
Blogs and Updates
Take a look at what we’ve been up to
Contact Us
Email Address:
vhp@thehaitiproject.org
Phone:
(845) 797-2123
Mailing Address
The Haiti Project
P.O. Box 2985
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
United States
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Ready to help?
View our current financial goals and learn about where your donation could go by visiting our donations page.
