Beyond Borders Haiti

"How is it possible that a person can be both Christian and racist at the same time? How is it possible?" Sister Limétèze Pierre-Gilles asked. "In Genesis, God looks at all of his creation and says it is good. … God doesn't lie. If God says you are good, then you are good." Limétèze Pierre-Gilles, Assistant Director of Donor Engagement at Beyond Borders, recently addressed a gathering at the Center for the Study of the Consecrated Life in Chicago.

Today marks the anniversary of the 1986 Women's Rights March in Haiti, a pivotal moment in our journey toward gender equality. 🇭🇹✊ From then till now, the fight for women's rights continues, and so does our commitment at Beyond Borders to prevent violence against women and girls. We honor the brave souls who marched for justice, inspiring us to push boundaries and create a safer world for all. #RepansePouvwa #EndVAWG #RethinkingPower #GenderEquality

Register today to learn more about the crises in Haiti. If you’ve been troubled by the news coming out of Haiti and want help making better sense of it, please join us Wednesday March 27th at 7 pm Eastern for a discussion (via Zoom) with two of Beyond Borders' most-experienced colleagues -- Smith Maxime and Emmanuela Douyon. They’ll help us understand what's happening in Haiti and how you can take action to support a return to democracy and the rule of law. Zoom link to register : https://lnkd.in/eE5YpP7Y

International Women's Day may have come during a tumultuous time, but Haiti's vibrant women's rights movement was far from silent on March 8th. Through Beyond Borders' Rethinking Power program, activists in the Southeastern department are amplifying their voices on radio shows, engaging in discussions, and taking to the streets in powerful marches. Every single action to prevent violence against women and girls counts. #InternationalWomensDay #RethinkingPower #Haiti #GenderEquality

International Women's Day may have come during a tumultuous time, but Haiti's vibrant women's rights movement was far from silent on March 8th. Through Beyond Borders' Rethinking Power program, activists in the Southeastern department are amplifying their voices on radio shows, engaging in discussions, and taking to the streets in powerful marches. Every single action to prevent violence against women and girls counts. #InternationalWomensDay #RethinkingPower #Haiti #GenderEquality

Over the weekend, Jacmel became the epicenter of a powerful movement as representatives from over 20 women's rights groups in Haiti united for the Southeast Forum on Preventing Violence Against Women and Girls. Despite the backdrop of uncertainty looming over the capital, these women and men came together with a common purpose: to spark change and ensure the safety and wellbeing of all. One participant beautifully encapsulated the spirit of resilience, expressing how taking action during times of distress fills her with hope. Their determination is a beacon of light in challenging times, reminding us all of the transformative power of unity and collective action. Let's continue to stand together, uplift one another, and strive for a future where every woman and girl can live free from violence and discrimination. #PreventVAWG #UnityInAction #EndViolenceNow 🌸💪

Families are lifting themselves out of extreme poverty with support from Beyond Borders' Family Graduation Program. At the end of 24 months, 97% of participants graduate with enough household income to cover expenses, all their children are in school, and they've amassed a substantial savings. Since 2010, seven hundred and sixty families have graduated. These members of the 6th Cohort just started and are on track to graduate in Summer 2026!

So many good things are happening even in these challenging times in Haiti. Here's a look at what grassroots leaders in Haiti and our Rethinking Power team members have accomplished recently – with the support of generous Beyond Borders donors and our friends at the European Union. - 400 people participated in one-to-one chats with activist staff during an awareness-raising campaign to prevent violence - 24 religious leaders were trained in leadership skills aimed at promoting and facilitating the leadership of women in churches - 38 school teachers and staff were trained on how to integrate Power to Girls into their curriculum - 150 Girls Group meetings were organized with 400 girls between the ages of 10 and 19 - 15 participants from 11 women’s organizations participated in a three-day workshop on best practices for violence prevention and organizational management - 3-day technical support visits were conducted with three partner organizations located in three geographic departments

Check out the latest news and updates in our Fall 2023 Impact Report.

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