Why 2015? 

The year 2015 marks the 100^th commemoration of Haiti’s first occupation by the United States of America.  Lessons learned from the the first foreign occupation of Haiti in 1915 foster reflections important to build a future. In 2015, there will be general elections in the country, and it will provide an unprecedented opportunity for a whole new generation to get involved in shaping the country. It is our belief that 2015 brings infinite hope to put Haiti on the track of prosperity.  This is the time for fundamental change to burgeon in every corner of the country.  2015 is a momentous opportunity to establish a new vision for a stable and prosperous nation. 

The Need for Haiti 2015 Methodology: Turning Ideas Into Reality

Haiti 2015 was conceived because we believe that preserving the status quo in Haiti is no longer an option. We believe that the time for deep, meaningful change is now.  All across Haiti, there are organizations dedicated to addressing the many social ills and disparities. They provide medicine to the poorest of the poor, they set up individual schools in small villages, they create cooperatives for local merchants and farmers, and they provide emergency relief for natural disaster victims.  This is all necessary work, however we need to build upon their capacity to effect lasting change in whole communities around the country. 

Therefore, our grassroots campaign provides a mechanism to:

·         Foster collaboration among local and international organizations to maximize limited resources

·         Reduce duplication of efforts 

·         Aid in scaling the most effective programs

These numbers encapsulate the situation on the ground and the need for a collaborative effort. 

According to the Haitian Institute of Statistics and Informatics (IHSI) and their 2003 Census:

·         Among those 10 years or older the literacy rate is at 61%. In the rural area, the literacy rate is a meager 47%.

·         37.4% of people 5 years or older never attend school

·         Only 1% of the population have a college level education 

A snapshot of the Poverty Line by The World Bank: 

·         54% live with $1/day

·         78% live with less than $2/day

·         Life expectancy is 52 years old

·         Infant mortality rate 74 for every 1000 births (7.4%) compared to only 2.7% for the rest of Latin America. 

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