Infrastructure
Public and community infrastructures have reached a critical stage of decay. Many of the regions that were previously accessible by road from the capital are now outside the national road system. Certain areas, for example, have lost the advantages they had gained in the past, such as the ability to receive medical services from trained personnel or to have access to market outlets for their production. Global Security.org
Haiti is facing two energy challenges: a broken electricity sector and dependency on charcoal. USAID
Only 25 percent of Haitians have access to electricity, with an average annual consumption of just 21 Kilowatts (KWH) per person. Export.gov
Haiti is facing two energy challenges: a broken electricity sector and dependency on charcoal. USAID
Only 25 percent of Haitians have access to electricity, with an average annual consumption of just 21 Kilowatts (KWH) per person. Export.gov
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RoadsDue to limited resources, the Haitian government takes little or no responsibility for road maintenance in the countryside. The roads suffer constantly from the effects of hurricanes and erosion. TPC purchases materials and organizes volunteers to address the most critical locations before a road becomes impassible.
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ElectricitySolar power at the community center offers the B-R community its first and only consistent source of electricity. Just having light in a large space offers this community a significant extension to the day. It facilitates computer classes, meetings, trainings, and entertainment opportunities such the Sunday evening movie.
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LightThe Nokero (no-kero) solar light bulb is designed to replace kerosene lamps which are still prevalent in Haiti. It provides enough light to read by and can be charged from the sun every day. The opportunity to read at night significantly increases a student's ability to learn. The lights are an affordable electric alternative for a population which does not have access to electricity.
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Public SpaceThe community center is a two-story, 3,400 sq. ft. structure includes an auditorium, kitchen, library, classrooms, meeting rooms, guest quarters, and a walk-out roof.
It is a place for gathering, celebration, learning and entertainment. The building has become an essential "home base" for practically every local initiative, including television (above). |
Roads: 1. The road from Lhomond was rerouted to avoid a dangerous incline. 2. Rock-filled gabions were stacked in a ravine to hold back erosion.
3. A cement culvert was built to reroute run-off under the road near the Salvation Army school. 4. Erosion completely cut off motorized traffic on the
road to Freno (a current project).
3. A cement culvert was built to reroute run-off under the road near the Salvation Army school. 4. Erosion completely cut off motorized traffic on the
road to Freno (a current project).
