CHIBAS Bioenergy, my policy year host organization, is a non-profit institution dedicated to research, breeding and dissemination of locally adapted triple function crops for use as food, feed and fuel for Haiti. CHIBAS has been incubating the social business Sécurité … Read more
Policies for Effective Development: Rethinking the Role of NGOs in Haiti
Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) have a crucial role to play in the development of Haiti. NGOs deliver much-needed services to the population, including health care, education, food assistance and microfinance. But while the work of NGOs has undoubtedly provided relief and … Read more
Local and Regional Procurement: A Case Study of Mercy Corps’ Programming in Haiti, Kyrgyzstan, and Niger
This paper discusses the findings from recent reviews of local and regional purchase (LRP) food aid projects implemented by Mercy Corps in five countries, with emphasis on time, cost and effectiveness. It then makes recommendations for funding and implementation of … Read more
Maryse Holly
6th Class, 2011-2013 Field Placement: Meds and Food for Kids, Cap-Haïtien, Haiti Maryse Holly worked with MFK in Cap Haitien, Haiti. In her capacity as Program Development Officer, Maryse supported a number of MFK initiatives, including: development of a school snack … Read more
Partners in Health
The mission of Partners in Health (PIH) is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. By … Read more
Meds and Foods for Kids
Meds & Food for Kids (MFK) is dedicated to saving the lives of Haiti’s malnourished children and other nutritionally vulnerable … Read more
Erica Phillips
4th Class, 2007-2009 Field Placement: Zanmi Lasante/Partners In Health, Boucan Carre, Haiti Erica Phillips worked at Partners In Health (PIH) in their Agriculture Program to reduce under-nutrition in children under-5 years old through increased agricultural output of the household. The program … Read more