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Partners for Prosperity SED's
Latin America and Carribean
| Partnership for Pichon (Haiti) |
Pichon is a village in southeast Haiti, isolated by
rugged mountains and rugged roads. The Partnership
began in August 1999 when Michigan (USA) visitors
asked villagers how they could assist with development
there. Pichon's needs are many, but the request was to
start a school. By June 2003 there were 165 students,
6 locally recruited and trained teachers, and an active
Parent Committee. Economic development efforts are
now being started to support the area through micro-
credit and community banking programs. A non-profit
organization in Port-au-Prince links North American
and Pichon resources in a spirit of partnership. North
American partners visit Pichon several times each year
to maintain a personal sense of connection between
the two communities.
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