INITIATIVES

In addition to financial support, FBR provides access to critical information and supplies in an effort to connect this remote village to other organizations and resources both in Haiti and in the U.S. That support now affects just about every phase of living at Belle-Rivière. A quick summary follows.

Continuous

  • Maintain wells and water filtration systems.
  • Supply critical needs through the annual sea-container shipment.
  • Provide computer classes for schools and adults.
  • Provide youth Cooking & Sewing classes.
  • Promote soccer programs for leagues and schools.
  • Subsidize solar light sales.
  • Expand the micro-lending initiative.
  • Rebuild private homes.

Soccer

Accomplished
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Soccer unites the youth of B-R.
  • Train and supply water technicians.
  • Graduate 10th adult computer class
  • Repair & upgrade Community Center  solar array.
  • Resurface Community Center roof / rainwater collection system.
  • Expand Community Center kitchen.
  • Coordinate government funded project
    to pave main road into B-R.
  • Pave entrance to garage and park area.
  • Continue installation of pedestrian bridge.

ESSENTIALS

WATER/FOOD

SHELTER

TRANSPORTATION

EDUCATION

DIGITAL LITERACY

LIFE SKILLS

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

ENTERPRISE

MARKET

MICRO-LENDING

COMMUNITY STORE

INFRASTRUCTURE

ROAD REPAIR

ELECTRICITY

PUBLIC SPACE