Even before the earthquake, Haiti had become very dependent on charity. While aid is justified in a crisis,handouts become humiliating over time. Beyond Borders believes in a different approach. Instead of offering aid that focuses on needs, we offer training and tools that equip people and whole communities to build on their strengths. Each success helps restore dignity and leads to the growth of movements that bring broad and lasting change.
The Rethinking Power program addresses violence against women in Haiti in dynamic ways, read the story of Lydie Jean Baptiste as one example.
The lack of jobs for artists in Haiti often leaves them unable to support themselves and their families. Epple Seed Arts allows Haitian artists to sell their work in the US, and has allowed Charlotte Charles to find a means of dignified work.
While the vestiges of colonial slavery are still apparent in educational practices in Haiti, Beyond Borders' approach to educating children engages students in more dignified ways. Read this article to learn more.
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| Wislene Leo, a child rights advocate trained by Beyond Borders, shows her daughter her training certification as a new member of the Child Protection Committee in the Pas Ponpye neighborhood of Port-Au-Prince. Wislene works as a skilled volunteer to protect vulnerable children in her own neighborhood and builds the movememnt to end child slavery nationwide. |
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