What makes the CEN Program Unique

Vision:  Haitians organized and engaged through local churches, schools, and NGO’s in community and economic development leading to a Haiti of peace, social justice and prosperity. 

Mission: To develop neighborhood leadership that works with public, social and private partners to determine, shape, and lead sustainable development projects and social change. 

Program Summary:
The Haiti CEN aims to develop neighborhood leadership to create small and medium scale sustainable neighborhood development projects and affect social change in Petion Ville, Haiti.  CEN seeks to facilitate a culture of collaboration and accountability among the people, local churches and schools, government, NGOs, and private partners in order to achieve success.  This program complements and supports ongoing national and international interventions and is critically important to achieving sizable poverty reduction and economic growth by 2030, by ensuring that progress is maintained and sustained thru civic actions.

Petion Ville offers a variety of natural scenic attractions as well as cultural and heritage attractions.  Recognizing the tourism potential of Petion Ville, the government and the private sector are currently investing heavily in amenities and accommodation.  They also recognize that neighborhood involvement is crucial in maintaining and creating an environment that will attract visitors and create jobs.  By initially focusing on one city, Petion Ville, the CEN pilot program aims to have greater impact and demonstrate a sustainability model that can be replicated in other Haitian communities.
Program Status
Phase 1: CEN is currently creating a Community Needs & Resources Inventory for the Municipality of Petion-Ville (in collaboration with the Mayor’s office & local leaders)
The Needs & Resources Inventory, an online searchable database, will educate donors about priorities and facilitate direct fundraising around the world, as well as facilitating information sharing, and network building. It will also be useful to local and international organizations providing/seeking financial and technical resources, volunteer work, donations, local expertise, etc.

Not an Ordinary Charitable Foundation

We are Haitians in the Diaspora and Allies working in partnership with local stakeholders in Haiti to contribute to the development of the country one municipality at a time. We would like you to stay involved to ensure that we deliver our program in a sustainable and transparent manner for 50 years to come and beyond. We have structured CEN to achieve just that.