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. 

NATURAL DISASTER - AGAIN

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. EARTHQUAKE

CHILDREN FIRST

"To the extent that we know how to remedy poverty, there is no reason to tolerate the waste of lives and talent that poverty brings with it." — Poor Economics,  Abhijit  Banerjee

BRIDGING THE GAP

Going to school means crossing this river. Ever-changing water levels are uncertain and dangerous. Spring flooding cuts off all traffic for days at a time. A pedestrian bridge can provide safe passage. BRIDGE

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

National School, October 2016

National School, August 2018