Haitian

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HPCD S 12TH ANNIVERSARY!!!

ugust 4th, 2011 marked the 12th anniversary of HPCD, Haitian Partners for Christian Development. On August 4, 1999, three influential entrepreneurs, Mr. Ralph Edmond (Cofounder of Laboratoire Farmatrix), Mr. Ernso Jean-Louis (Cofounder of Red Star Market) & Mrs. Sylvie Theard (Cofounder of ITALA pasta), were inspired to eradicate poverty through sustainable job creation. These three dedicated individuals took upon themselves to transform their society by creating an organiza-

tion which focused on creating sustainable jobs in Haiti. Now 12 years later, over 3,350 jobs established, HPCD stands dedicated to their mission: to encourage strong entrepreneurship in Haiti and around the world, that is based on foundational values, ethics, and social sharing as stated in Biblical scripture. HPCD, an organization where our vision to see a country full of employment where social harmony lasts & economic development is based on entrepreneurship and sharing guides

our thinking and decisions. Yes, there have been challenges in the last 12 years but we have never given up and we are stronger because of it. We wanted to re-invite your organization to partner with us in transforming our society; to making a difference in the lives of our fellow citizen. If you want to learn more about how you can get involved on our various initiatives please contact us at hpcd2000@yahoo.com ; 509-29400619 ,509-3602-7928.

HPCD BRUNCH, An nou rebati Ayiti!

Inside this issue:
On September 22nd, 2011 HPCD was delighted to receive and honor a group of companies within the construction sector, for a brunch executed in order to launch our recurrent Youth Placement initiative which is financed by the RVC Section of UN in Haiti The HPCD has once again partnered with the United Nations to implement a reinsertion program for 300 youth in high risk areas to potentially reduce violence in these respective communities. (ctd pg3)

We ARE the Entrepreneurs! Parc Jean Marie Vincent HPCD BRUNCH HPCD on the AIRWAVES HPCDs New Department HPCD DREAMS for 2011 Turning Trash into Cash Contact Us

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WE ARE the Entrepreneurs of Haiti!

Penn State UniThe World in Conversaversity to sell tion Project ( WINC) of their products, the Pennsylvania State receiving menUniversity has presently toring, and bepartnered with the HPCD come sustainon an exciting initiative. able . Samuel Richards, senior lecturer of Sociology, has A small group invited a class 725 stuof engineering dents to realize what is students have called the Haiti Project. decided to creThe Haiti Project was put ate a new poptogether to lend support sicle machine to the projects already in for an entrepreplay within HPCD and neur, JoDJ and Figaro, one of the entrepreneurs! to initiate new prohanne Rene, grams which will motiwhose mavate job creation within the metchine broke down early this sumropolitan area. mer. Another group of students have decided to partner with a As recounted, we recently gradunew school in the Cite Soleil area ated a group of 34 innovative and send much needed supplies. entrepreneurs and a number of DJ Seballos, facilitator coach at them have begun to partner with WINC, recently visited us in Haiti, a variety of students from the and had the opportunity to collect valuable information on these entrepreneurs to present to these student abroad.

DJ &HPCD Staff on the land for the new school in Cite Soleil

Youth of Refugee Camp Jean Marie Vincent in training

Refugee Camp of Jean Marie Vincent

n the evening of August 28 1994 Father Jean-Marie Vincent, 49 yrs old, was murdered by the henchmen of the military dictatorship of former general Cedras. National Park Jean Marie Vincent , once a recreational park, now after the earthquake of January 12, 2010 hosts one of the largest camps of over 20,000 displaced people in the Haitian capital.

Youth in formation at CFPR

Community leaders strategic meeting on recruitment

HPCD has realized that the youth living in these camps are filled with potential & aptitude but regardless are unproductive. This has brought about a partnership with the United Nations to re-launch our youth placement initative to train these youth with vocational trades & place them in apprenticeships. HPCD believe that these youth are Haitis tomorrow and investing in their future is investing in the future of Haiti.

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HPCD BRUNCH, An nou rebati Ayiti! (ctd)

delivered a powerful presentation on the history of HPCD, our mission, vision and various projects we currently undertake, specifically highlighting our placement project for disadvantaged youth. Our goal, launching our youth placement initiative and successfully placing the youth in the firms represented at the brunch was definitely realized.
HPCD Staff & Executive Director

These youth have completed a six month formal training program where they obtained professional instruction in Mecanic, Electricity, Building Construction, Plumbing, Rfrigration, aircondintioning and Welding. Our primary role lies in placing and orienting these youth in various companies within our network. The Executive Director, Mr. Ernso Jean-Louis,
Engineers watching documentary at Brunch

Our vision at HPCD is to have a country filled with employment

HPCD on the AIRWAVES!!

There is a new swarm of people calling & visiting our offices these days, ever since the Executive Director, Mr. Ernso Jean-Louis, was interviewed on one of the most popular radion stations in the country, Radio Quisqueya. The emision, Dim ma Diw with Marvel Dandin covered HPCDs various initiatives,our vision, mission and new plans for 2011-12. But this was only the beginning. In the following week the Executive Director is set to be interviewed in three other popular stations : La Voix de LEvangile, Radio Shalom and Radio Lumiere. The people of Haiti are hungry for change, hungry to make a difference in their societies. These radio interviews have revealed a new class of entreprenuers, a new population of youth ready for formation. And this is only the begining.

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HPCD launches a new department! : Employment Agency

As of August 2011, HPCD has decided to launch a new department to satisfy the demand for employment. By partnering with employers and prospective employees in our network we aim to facilitate the relationship by finding skilled individuals that fit the demand of jobs posted in the metropolitan area. HPCD realized after 12 years of creating sustainable means of employment and given our vast network of entrepreneurs within Haiti it was only natural implement an official placement department for the local public. HPCD is currently receiving applications for those competent and interested in finding employment. You simply pay a small fee of 250 gourdes. A skilled job placement personnel will assist you in marketing yourself and abilities, offer career development seminars and partner you with a potential employer which needs match your skills set. As for an employer, if you are looking for an valuable, hardworking employee we can guarantee we have someone within our network which matches this skills set. We are currently receiving applications. If you are looking for a job and are confident in your craft stop by our office anytime from Monday through Friday 8am-4pm!

Jasmide Cadichon heads our new department

A look back on 2010 HPCD created over 600 jobs

The people behind it all, HPCD Staff!

Turning Trash into Cash! Natasha Joacine ( HPCD Entreprenueur)

Entreprenuer Profiled: Natasha Joacine, one of our dynamic entrepreneurs who recently graduated from our 2010-11 class, is an excellent example of creativity, determination and will. Natasha has literally transformed her community by recycling trash into beautiful products. She has also implemented a community development bureau entitled Association de Petit Genis. This bureau is a space where over 1,000 children in the community have access to training from skilled artisans and learn how to make beautiful products from trash. With HPCDs help Natasha has now expanded her enterprise to accommodate over 500 women, and 150 seniors and now has opened a new office in center city. She currently has 16 stable employees. Natasha believes in the power recycling, and the power of transforming her society by using what is already there: trash, people, creativity, and will!

Trained 260 young people Incubated 37 entrepreneurs within our incubators Remodeled our main office Graduated 34 entrepreneurs from our incubators Placed 188 youth in apprenticeships HPCD Staff out to the beach And so much more!

Our Objectives for 2011-2012 2011

Create 800 jobs in 2011-2012 fiscal year Place 300 youth in apprenticeships with various companies in our network Implement vocational training seminars where previous entrepreneurs with in our network will teach the public their trade.

Open two new incubators which can house at least 20 entrepreneurs in additional communes of Haiti Grow our membership database by 500%. Implement a nation-wide entrepreneurship training program Partner with seven more organizations to host various leadership seminars, business conferences, and formative session. Partner with various youth organizations to implement a nation-wide youth placement project. Launch a microfinance department
MTC Workshop at Hotel Montana with HPCD

A glimpse of products manufactured at HPCD

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CONTACT US
Address: Haitian Partners for Christian Development 170 Route de Auto-Route Delmas Port-au-Prince, Haiti Telephone: HPCD: 2-940-0619 Ernso Jean-Louis: (509)3-602-7928 Martissant Incubator: (509)2-941-0619 Cite Soleil Incubator (509)3-142-3716 E-mail: hpcd2000@yahoo.com Website: www.hpcd.org

Vision and Mission

Vision:
A country full of employment where social harmony lasts and economic development is based on entrepreneurship and sharing.

Mission:
To encourage strong entrepreneurship, in Haiti and around the world, that is based on foundational values, ethics, and social sharing as stated in Biblical scripture.

UPCOMING EVENTS in 2011_

Youth Formation 2011 HPCD at PSU Fall 2011 Business conference and seminars