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Since its creation in January 2016, Fondation Louis et Gizou Lamothe has been actively present in the field, establishing relationships with communities in order to strengthen the capacities of men, women and children who need it most.
PROJECTS 2020-2021
To accomplish our mission and achieve our objectives we focus on 5 areas of intervention:
EDUCATION
HEALTH
SPORT
ENVIRONMENT
ARTS & CULTURE
EDUCATION
By increasing attendance of teachers and students in 3 rural primary schools, providing competition scholarships for university students and creating an adult literacy program, a small part of this generation can be saved. By installing essential equipment and promoting self-help as part of an overall structural plan to encourage learning and meet the basic need to improve the knowledge of young and old to enable them to improve their living conditions.
Goal: $62K
TEACH ME HOW TO FISH
PROJECTS
ELEMENTARY TO SECONDARY SCHOOL
Collaboration with 3 rural local primary and secondary schools to increase student attendance, parental involvement, and teacher compensation.Creation of a micro-business within the school to meet the needs of the community but also allow the school to cover its costs.
GOAL: $12K
Donors
INTERACTIVE CLASSROOM
Seeking to start a smart village, the installation of a solar-powered energy system, computers, a library and an internet network to facilitate and encourage intelligent learning as well as evening classes for adults seeking literacy.
GOAL: $25K
Donors
UNIVERSITY AID
A )By means of access to FLGL competition scholarships and providing information regarding all other scholarships through foreign embassies.
B) Increasing the Lope De Vega Institute to receive more university students in Haiti.
C) Creating a “give back” program for scholarship recipients and/or graduates.
GOAL: $25K
Donors
HEALTH
Access to health care remains one of the fundamental needs amongst any social category in the world. For 5 years, FLGL has made it its duty to be involved in this field and to continually offer practical and effective health solutions to its many beneficiaries in Haiti. 8 of the most prevalent and preventable diseases in Haiti are diabetes, hypertension, HIV, Cancer, mental illness, glaucoma, malaria and now Corona virus. By educating and screening patients we can provide them with the best tools to eradicate these diseases from an already weak healthcare system. With the current pandemic, it is certain that for the next few years, the needs will increase. The foundation will need even more support from concerned donors as well as its unconditional collaborators to reinforce its actions and develop new projects.
Goal: $155K
ERADIC8
PROJECTS
MOBILE CLINIC
12 clinics per year within 3 areas. Collaboration with local and foreign medical teams to provide screenings and check ups as well as emergency care for hard to reach places in underprivileged areas. Provide 12clinics per year within 3 areas. Eradication of certain diseases through vaccination, education and tele-medicine.
GOAL: $60K
Donors
TRAUMA CENTER
Support in building a new community/trauma/vet hospital in. Montrouis close to the main highway, where helicopter and ambulance access are available.Collaboration with local hospitals in the vicinity and main trauma hospital in PaP.
GOAL: $75K
Donors
INFRASTRUCTURE
Support to local hospitals in need of equipment and supplies. Donations channeled through FLGL will be strategically distributed to hospitals that can put them to good use and help the community in which they are located.
GOAL: $20K
Donors
SPORT
Sport inspires people to dream and to do what it takes to achieve that dream. FLGL takes great pride in promoting teamwork, leadership and discipline in order to continually push children and adults to constantly surpass themselves. To reignite the hope of our youth we are focusing our efforts towards improving existing sports infrastructures and developing new ones to increase the full potential of our aspiring athletes.
Goal: $53K
TRAIN TO GAIN
PROJECTS
PLAYGROUND AND GYM
1 playground in Nan Panyol + 1 gym for Kenscoff’s Square. Putting outdoor gyms/playgrounds (Green gym) in strategic locations where there are underserved populations has been shown to reduce crime. Using the Green Gym space to spread messages of civic duty via audio speakers while encouraging women, disabled persons and other marginalized people to use the free outdoor spaces to improve their strength.Building the playground in Ecole Classiquede Nan Panyol will promote happy children, teamwork, sharing, and physics.
GOAL: $30K
Donors
INNER CITY SPORTS
Supporting 3 struggling sports programs that are in the inner city areas playing soccer, volleyball and basketball. Providing various sports equipment, shoes and uniforms. The funds raised will also be used to maintain the various sports fields and courts used by these communities. Support for 2national martial arts programs that take homeless children off the streets to encourage guidance through training.
GOAL: $15K
Donors
OLYMPICS
Providing financial assistance to allow our national sports teams to travel internationally and represent our flag with pride.
GOAL: $8K
Donors
ENVIRONMENT
Understanding the environment to promote agricultural production is the pillar of any thriving economy. FLGL, will increase efforts for reforestation and support farmers to increase their production, improve their soil, and generate more revenue by putting them in contact with buyers. We also share with them the impending environmental challenges so that they can protect the future of their crops and livelihood.
Goal: $65K
SEED TO DEVELOPMENT
PROJECTS
PLANTING
Collaborating with the Nan Panyol community for agriculture and microcredit projects by providing strategic support that will result in sustainable plantation development. Start by listening to the needs and using FLGL contacts to procure seeds for seed banks, plants for nurseries, and materials that can boost plantations and promote greenhouse project success.
GOAL: $35K
Donors
RESEARCH
Deepening our research and publishing our studies, this would allow our farmers to foresee upcoming environmental challenges to understand how to better plan for the future off arming. By knowing how to protect their environment and increase local production we can help families have better food security and increase our local production overall
GOAL: $8K
Donors
WATER AND RECYCLE
Supporting long-term solutions for the common environmental obstacles inHaiti.This project would look into water capping and treatment, strategic terrace-farming and composting, erosion prevention through retainer wall building, reforestation and trash recycling projects.
GOAL: $22K
Donors
ARTS & CULTURE
Every artist and art piece wants to be on display. At FLGL we value and support our local art and culture by showcasing their work, telling their story and helping them get the tools for the trade. This year, FLGL suffered a great loss. Through that loss we were inspired by the works of celebrated artist and co-founder Ghislaine “Gizou” Fortuney Lamothe, who wished to support the many undervalued Haitian art forms by highlighting the artists and works through exhibitions, giving their story a voice.
Goal: $25K
A PICTURE IS WORTH A 1000 SMILES
PROJECTS
PROMOTING ARTISTIC EXPOSURE
Reaching out and showcasing all categories of Haitian art to encourage local artists through interviews and publications about them and their struggles. Thereby exposing the beauty but also the needs that if supplied can improve the livelihood of the artist. The clips can be archived and later used in other projects such as various local art festivals, fairs and documentaries
GOAL: $12K
Donors
HIGHLIGHTING HAITI'S HISTORY
Researching and showcasing Haiti’s historic sites along with its breathtaking architecture monuments, bringing back national pride to its rich cultural heritage. This research would be used to publish a new Haitian history book filled with a dense collection of mesmerizing photos and insights.
GOAL: $7K
Donors
SUPPORTING TOURISM & CULTURE
Support cultural events and projects that show a positive side of Haiti while promoting tourism and civic duty.
GOAL: $6K
Donors
A WORD FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Development and humanitarian work in Haiti have always been two of my greatest passions. Today, bringing a multitude of projects to fruition with this beautiful team at Fondation Louis et Gizou Lamothe remains a motivating and exciting honor for me.
Taking in consideration the daily obstacles here in Haiti, often unpredictably unique, I must say that it takes a special calling to do this work. Although the country has natural beauty, it remains complex in all its facets. That is why I encourage all of you to support the Fondation Louis et Gizou Lamothe that has been extremely active since its inception 5 years ago. Our team remains tenacious and effective in making this foundation one of the few Haitian non-profit organizations that continues to carry out its mission despite the difficulties.
In these unprecedented times, it has become a must for us to think outside the box to help the less fortunate.Counting on your participation is the only way for us to succeed in changing lives. This year, one of our goals is to keep you informed by making accessible the evolution of all projects by regularly updating our website. Take the time to visit www.FLGL.orgin order to discover the wonderful projects in progress. We invite you to collaborate, participate and/or support our mission. Help us continue to give our people the means to concretely develop themselves through creative, educational and sustainable programs.
Do not hesitate to contact us, follow us and continue sharing our projects with your network. We appreciate your precious financial participation for projects that are of particular interest to you. You can also contribute by offering your services to benefit our communities. Volunteers are always welcome! Your support and your shared vision for a better Haiti remains the key to our success
Sincerely,
