Sixty-five youngsters enjoy beans 'n' rice served on corporate castoff frisbees donated to FBR and sent to B-R via annual sea-container shipment.

FRIENDS of BELLE-RIVIÈRE

Mission
Friends of Belle-Rivière assists the residents of Belle-Rivière (B-R),
Haiti in the long-term development of their community by meeting
basic human needs for food, clean water, health, education, and sustainable commerce.

  • Program goals are accomplished through community leaders. 

  • Projects are prioritized by residents of the community.

  • FBR provides organization, perspective, connection, and resource.

  • 100% of donor contributions directly fund projects in Haiti. 

Support the Effort

Beautiful river & beautiful people, offer unique challenge and unprecedented opportunity.

A FOOTBRIDGE MADE IN HAITI

After four years of planning and preparation, installation
of the footbridge began in late November. The in-country fabricator had to meet many obstacles: finding materials; customs delays; constant political unrest; assassination of the Prime Minister of Haiti, an earthquake, pervasive kidnapping, and a fuel shortage. BRIDGE

EARTHQUAKE

COUNTRY CONTEXT
Another massive earthquake struck Haiti on August 14th, this one much closer to Belle-Rivière. Fortunately, due to relatively less development and low population density, B-R did not suffer the massive destruction that affected Les Cayes, a major city 100 miles to the West. As happened following the 2010 earthquake, B-R has become a place of refuge for friends and relatives in the most affected areas.

2,248 Dead; 12,760 Injured
136,000 families affected
650,000 need assistance
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The past history that led to the current crisis

Students, parents & Ministry of Education officials thank FBR for support with the National School.