KANPE enables the Our Philosophy most vulnerable The Haitian population, identifying and expressing their own needs, is at the heart of our work. In our Haitian communities role as change agents serving this population, our to achieve financial role is to work with local partners and put in place autonomy so that plans to support their initiatives. they can “stand up”. Our Approach We work with Haitian partner organizations with complementary expertise, each of which brings knowledge, tools, and training necessary to help guide these communities on the path towards autonomy. These organizations have extensive track records and hold a very high level of credibility in their respective fields. Jean-Étienne Pierre and Isaac Pierre, two young members of the marching band, learning their lessons. 2 Since 2010, with the support of local partners, KANPE’s work has yielded significant results in the following fields: Health Education • Support for a medical clinic serving over • Financial support to 13 schools 11,000 residents. of Baille Tourible. • More than 1,500 cases of cholera treated. • Construction of 2 permanent shelters to accommodate 2 small schools. • More than 1,120 malaria tests performed. • Teacher training. Housing Leadership • 550 family homes received materials to conduct renovations and construct latrines. • Creation of a marching band for 45 young students from Baille Tourible. • Distribution of a basic water purification system to each family participating in the • Summer camp for 70 teenagers which Integrated Program. included 10 days of workshops and discussions on subjects like deforestation, Agriculture illiteracy, teenage pregnancy, and youth flight from rural areas. • Distribution of 7,500 pounds of bean seeds to 250 farmers. • Civic engagement activities for young people on subjects related to changes in their own • Distribution of more than 3,300 farm animals. communities, such as agriculture, health, education, and human rights. Nutrition • 550 female heads of household were • 337 children suffering from severe or supported on their path towards autonomy moderate malnutrition were treated in 2016. through, notably, the establishment of Each year, the Zanmi Lasante nutrition team microenterprises. provides support for hundreds of children. • Support for local organizations through: - organizational development, - organizational strengthening, - basic accounting and management. 3 A word from the Chairman In the last year, the KANPE team sowed many With these departures come the arrival of two new ideas and initiated several discussions with administrators: organizations in Haiti. The year 2016 has been synonymous with harvest! Martine St-Victor – Born in Trois-Rivières to Haitian parents, Martine is a communications strategist Firstly, from the field; to counteract the El Niño and the founder of Milagro Public Relations phenomenon which had for several years weakened Workshop. In 2013 she launched the brand of Haiti’s community and food security, KANPE’s t-shirts Je Love Haiti – a declaration of pride and agricultural support has resulted in the signing of belonging, to be sure. Since 2012 Martine has been an agreement with a new trusted partner: Papaye in charge of press relations for Kanaval KANPE. Peasant Movement (MPP). Welby Altidor – Born in Montreal to Haitian 2016 also marks an international turning point for parents, Welby defines himself as an architect of the organization. With its registration in the United living experiences, lecturer, and author. For nearly States and Haiti, two new branches will serve 16 years, Welby worked with Cirque du Soleil as KANPE’s mission: to enable the most vulnerable Executive Director of Creations. He is particularly families of Haiti to achieve financial autonomy. inspired by efforts carried out at the crossroads of creativity, business, commerce, and art. This was also a year of big changes within our Board of Directors. In early January, it was with sadness It is thanks to all of you that so many projects that I received a letter from Dominique Anglade and initiatives can be brought to life. As with the announcing her resignation from the administration KANPE hummingbird whose every wing-beat of KANPE, following her appointment as a Minister supports its flight, together we can continue to in the Government of Quebec. make a difference. Six years ago, Dominique and Régine co-founded Mèsi anpil! KANPE, their minds bursting with ideas, a will to make things happen, and a desire to do so differently. How far we have come since the launch on the Plains of Abraham in 2010! Although she has left the board of directors, Dominique remains a founding member and, what’s more, a part of KANPE’s DNA. Also noteworthy is the departure of two administrators whose terms have ended: Fabrice Vil and Catherine Brisebois. Their work, Stéphane Brutus, President of the Executive Board enthusiasm, and dynamism have truly been assets. We sincerely thank them for their time and dedication throughout the years. 4 A word from the Executive Director This second year as Executive Director has been Meanwhile, in Montreal, the year started off with full of initiatives both in Haiti and in Montreal! a flourish marked by the 4th edition of Kanaval KANPE, the organization’s flagship event. It is also Early this spring, two members of the board of in the spirit of solidarity and generosity that sev- directors accompanied me to Haiti: Dr. Nathalie eral agreements and collaborations have been Sanon, Researcher at Sainte Justine, and François signed to support KANPE: Audet, Professor at UQAM and Executive Director • Nordik Windows, owner of Ottawa’s Verdun of OCCAH. During this annual mission, we spoke Windows and Doors, has committed as a ma- with community members and were able to see jor new corporate partner for a five-year peri- how projects have progressed. These busy weeks od. also allowed us to connect with our partners and donors. • Taxi (advertising) and Mindshare (media planning and purchasing) agencies joined This visit gave us the opportunity to continue con- Studio Ping Pong Ping (design) to support versations with two renowned Haitian organiza- KANPE in its communications, including the tions that will support our actions in agriculture annual fundraising campaign #StandWith- and education. Papaye Peasant Movement (MPP) KANPE. has more than 40 years of experience in support- ing farmers in the Central Plateau and Summits Once again this year, KANPE will have solidified its Education supports about 40 disadvantaged role as a catalyst by working with talented collabo- schools in the Central Plateau, a region in which it rators and faithful friends who are always ready to has been working for 20 years. They will join our mobilize in support of our cause. partners Zanmi Lasante, supporting our work in health and nutrition, and the Fonkoze Foundation, “To stand up” is more than our mission - it’s at the supporting the Integrated Program. very heart of our work! Collaborating with local organizations is a cen- Thank you for standing with us. tral principle of KANPE’s work. It is an approach to which we are very committed: first, because a wealth of talent, knowledge, and skills already exists in Haiti. Second, it has a dual effect: pro- moting local models of success within accompa- nied communities, and encouraging employment within the country. Isabelle Thibault, Executive Director of KANPE. 5 A word from Dominique Anglade Dear Friends, At the beginning of this year, not without emotion, Dear donors, partners, ambassadors, volunteers, I submitted my resignation from KANPE’s board of friends and supporters: thank you for believing, directors. My nomination to a position as minister with me, in the noble mission of KANPE. Thank within the Quebec government does not permit you to all who have helped the organization to get me to continue my work within KANPE while where it is today. committing to my new responsibilities. Thanks to you, KANPE is filled with hope, and I Nevertheless, KANPE remains within my heart, thank each of you for your faithful support. It is and I remain the co-founder of this incredible thanks to your commitment that KANPE manages organization. It is with great pride that I look to make a real difference in the lives of women, back on these last six years: how far we have men and children of the communities of Baille come since those first conversations with Régine Tourible and Savanette Cabral. Let us not retreat Chassagne in 2010! Six years later, KANPE has a in our efforts! strong permanent team and an engaged board of directors committed to the success of its projects An nou tout KANPE! in the field. It is thus that KANPE experienced an extraordinary year in 2016, which saw the establishment of a new agricultural partnership with the Papaye Peasant Movement, an organization with 40 years of experience in Haiti. This year KANPE also launched its first fundraising campaign. We never forget that every action and every benefit event has the same Dominique Anglade, KANPE Co-Founder objective: working towards the financial autonomy of an entire community. 6 A word from Régine Chassagne Dear friends of Haiti, 2016 was a year rich in To carry out our projects in the field, KANPE has innovation and action for KANPE. organized several fundraising events throughout the year and Kanaval KANPE is a shining example. From January onwards, a feeling of pride and This year, Kanaval KANPE was brilliantly hosted hope spread within the two hundred women in by fiery MCs Anne-Marie Withenshaw and Savanette Cabral who are participating in the Rainn Wilson (The Office). Thanks to the artists Integrated Program. For 18 months, these women who turned up the heat at the Society of Arts will receive the support of our field partner, the and Technologies (SAT). It was a real honour to Fonkoze Foundation, as they work towards financial welcome David Byrne from the Talking Heads, independence through the creation of their own as well as the famous New Orleans Preservation microenterprises.