Human trafficking is a global problem that affects every country in the world.  Last week, the U.S. State Department released its 2009 annual report on how well partner governments are preventing and responding to human trafficking. Understanding trafficking in Haiti requires understanding the situation in the Dominican Republic.  Neither country complies with minimum standards for eliminating trafficking, although both governments acknowledge the need to do more. This is an issue that clearly requires cross-border collaboration. Read more »

The Haiti Micah Project (HMP) is a non profit organization which is providing one meal per day for 150 vulnerable children in the town of Mirebalais, plus uniforms and tuition for their education and medical care.  Recently, HMP rented a two-building compound to house up to 25 of the most vulnerable, most of whom are street children.  The opening of this facility is scheduled for mid to late April 2009.  In order to expand the program, HMP recently announced the creation of a Child Sponsorship Initiative. Read more »

When someone says 'philanthropy', I am concerned that it conjures up images of celebrities and investors. All who support social causes are philanthropists.  Some prefer to support established organizations with a global reach.  Others like to support smaller organizations with the potential to grow.   Haiti Micah Project (HMP), serving vulnerable children in Mirebalais, is an organization poised to expand significantly in 2008. Read more »

Haiti Innovation is pleased to announce the launch of the Haiti Micah Project Website. “The Haiti Micah Project is a nonprofit Christian organization committed to addressing the needs of impoverished and uneducated street children in Haiti by meeting their most basic needs - shelter, food, clean water, health care, education, vocational training and emotional well being.” Started in 2004, the Haiti Micah Project is meeting the needs of street children in the town of Mirebalais, by providing permanent housing, education, and most importantly, providing a safe and loving environment. Haiti Innovation is proud to support The Haiti Micah Project and the great work they are doing to help the street children of Haiti.Go to www.haiti-micah.org to learn more about the Haiti Micah Project and to find out how you can help. Read more »