VERMONT HAITI PROJECT
PROGRAM:  Duchity Vocational Training Center

PROGRAM MISSION: 

1.     To provide an opportunity for rural Haitians to be educated and employed, without having to move to the city, and leave or displace their family.

2.     To promote business development in rural Haiti

3.     To teach career training and job skills in a variety of fields, among them:  welding, woodworking, auto mechanics.

 - UPDATE:  Spring, 2014
PictureMarket day in Duchity
PAST:

·      The survey and purchase of land in the village of Duchity

·      Construction of main lodge, composting toilets, and perimeter wall

·      Installation of solar electricity

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PRESENT:

·      Continued renovation of main lodge

·      Construction of first exterior “classroom” workshop *

·      Recruitment of students and staff

·      Ongoing development of budget and business model

* projected being funded and spearheaded by another USA based organization

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FUTURE:

·      Start first class in fall, 2014 (welding)

·      Construct additional classrooms

·      Solicit supplies

·      Hire additional staff

·      Become a self-sustaining, successful Haitian business

PictureDespagne and Fenel
Despagne Felix:  Program Manager

Fenel Jean:  Business Manager

Boss Fritzner:  Construction Foreman


See a Power Point presentation of Duchity HERE
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Vocational Training Center planned layout
Despagne talks about the importance of this program