We Build Villages through 5 impact areas: Food, Health, Housing, Education, and Livelihood.
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Over the last two years, Canadians have built a village in San Antonio across all 5 impact areas:
- Vocational School to train grades 7 to 9 in agriculture
- Two Vegetable Greenhouses for them to learn from for the future and to feed their families today
- Women’s Income Generation Centre to train women in empowerment and small business
- Health Clinic to provide access to life-saving treatment in their community and for surrounding villages
- 13 coffee farmers have been supported with trees, training and supplies and enrolled as part of a co-op that sells directly to European buyers
- 3 young adults have been provided with bee hives, supplies and training
- Two homes have been built for families to have a safe place to live
FFPC works with Food For The Poor Guyana to uplift the remote village of Baramita, where 95% of the population lives in extreme poverty.
- Community centre outfitted with solar panels
- Community library and school garden improving access to quality nutrition and education
- Health outreach program with doctors and dentists to treat 400+ patients
- 400 backpacks with school supplies and 400 pairs of shoes provided to children
- 12 families provided with chicken coops and training to raise chickens
- Over 100 food hampers have been distributed to families
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Derac, Haiti: Completed
Work began in Derac on October 28th, 2020 to build a village for the community. This is part of a larger project, working in partnership with Food For The Poor Haiti and Food For The Poor, Inc. to build a village of 120 homes with access to clean water, a new school, a community center, playground, soccer field, and income-generating projects to change the lives of 3,000 Derac residents.
By the end of 2019, with the help of many generous Canadian donors and two lead donors, the funding goal for 60 homes was reached. This project has been many months in the making, and has been affected by political unrest in the country and the global pandemic, but is now well on its way to becoming a reality. As of spring 2022, all 60 homes have been completed and families have moved in.
Bezin and Tierra Muscady, Haiti: Completed
In 2018, the village of Bezin, Haiti received 30 new homes, community water and lights, as well as an egg production chicken coop with 1,000 layers.
In 2019, we completed the village of Tierra Muscady, building 30 houses and a chicken coop, as well as providing the community with a water source and lights.
Each of these villages raises a community out of poverty in a sustainable way, making them strong and prosperous.
Why Villages?
The first UN Sustainable Development Goal aims to “end poverty in all its forms everywhere.” FFPC knows that poverty is complex and multifaceted. Building a house for a family may still leave them hungry, without access to safe drinking water, and unable to attend school. With your help, we address the many causes of poverty and build sustainable villages by working with Caribbean-based organizations that understand the needs of local communities.
Through this approach, we aim to ensure each village is made up of key components that include greater access to food, education, health, livelihood, and housing.
How do these five areas make an impact?
A well-fed child can concentrate better in school and have the energy and nutrition they need for healthy development. Adults who are hungry find it difficult to work. We help families achieve food security so they are able to participate fully in their communities, and focus on meeting other urgent needs.
Education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty. When children are educated, they develop the skills and confidence to help lift their families out of poverty, and build strong communities for generations to come.
Families who have access to healthcare have a better chance of surviving illness and disease. They are healthier and are more likely to access education and be able to sustain their own livelihood.
Sustainable livelihood helps communities become less vulnerable to poverty. Livelihood provides families with stability, empowerment, and well-being. When people are given the tools, skills, and resources they need to earn a living, they are able to provide the basic needs, as well as sustain long-term stability, for their families and communities.
Safe housing provides families with security and stability, and helps foster a sense of community and togetherness. A safe home will give a family a safe place to raise their children and allow them to focus on other needs such as education and livelihood.
Prime Minister of Jamaica Endorses Food For The Poor
“Being one of the largest international relief and development organizations assisting Jamaica, the [FFP] institution has embodied the true spirit of volunteerism and service…” – The Most Hon., Andrew Holness
Our Goals for Building Villages
This year our goal is to continue supporting San Antonio and Baramita through Livelihood and Education projects.
By the end of 2025, we aim to start one sustainable infrastructure project in two new communities identified by local partners.