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You have heard a lot about , much of it focused on the poverty that existed before the January 12, 2010 earthquake and the devastation that followed. In this guide, we outline ways that donors can help develop the capacity they need to build a brighter future for themselves, their communities, and their nation. None of Haiti’s problems are unsolvable. As attention shifts from immediate disas- ter relief to building the country back better, we show you nonprofit models with proven track records for making lasting impact.

The 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck the is- In the immediate aftermath of the earthquake, the land nation resulted in a large-scale humanitarian international community generously responded with crisis: the death toll has been estimated at well over disaster relief. But as the celebrity appeals fade and 200,000; an estimated 300,000 people were injured; the hard work of building back better begins, we set and an estimated one million have been left home- out to answer the question: “What can donors sup- less. The earthquake destroyed the commercial and port that will lead to long-term impact?” political capital of the country — Port-au-Prince What’s in this guide — prompting a dramatic reverse migration to the impoverished, rural communities many Haitians To help donors understand where high-impact op- had fled in search of better opportunities. The earth- portunities exist, our multidisciplinary team spoke quake revealed the acute underdevelopment that has with dozens of people, including nonprofit prac- plagued Haiti for decades and compounded the pov- titioners working in Haiti, members of the Haitian erty, destroying what little infrastructure and capac- Diaspora who were in daily contact with loved ones ity had previously existed. in Haiti, development experts, donors with long-

1 The Center for High Impact Philanthropy term projects in Haiti, and researchers who had con- A description of high-impact models to improve ducted assessments of the models described in this the situation, including an estimate of the impact guide. We reviewed nonprofit program and financial and cost of each model. information, listened in on conference calls report- Examples of the Models in Practice currently oper- ing on the status of relief efforts, and met with in- ating in Haiti to help donors understand how non- dividuals designing programs aimed at improving profits target these core issues effectively. Haiti’s long-term development prospects. This guide is the result of our efforts. Contact information for nonprofits mentioned.

As always, our hope is that by doing much of the leg- We focus our analysis on identifying effective models work for you, we provide the kind of independent, rather than on rating specific nonprofits. This is be- practical advice that will help you move from con- cause much of the available evidence on impact and cern and good intentions to impact. cost-effectiveness exists only at the level of the mod- el. In addition, many donors, particularly major in- Our focus on Health, Livelihoods, and Educa- dividual donors, are looking for guidance to inform tion their own entrepreneurial efforts or help them im- This guide is divided into three major sections: prove the effectiveness of their current philanthropic health, livelihoods, and education. We focus on these activities. areas for the following reasons: To help donors understand how nonprofits apply These areas represent the three pillars of socioeco- these models in real-life settings, our Models In Prac- nomic development; without significant improve- tice provide concrete examples of nonprofit agents ments in each of these areas, Haiti will not be able implementing the various models. There are many to move past the current devastation. other nonprofits working in Haiti whose efforts we don’t describe in detail. For donors considering other Promising nonprofit models already exist in each nonprofits, we outline the essential components to area and are currently operating in Haiti. Models look for when assessing whether a program can de- in these areas offer effective and cost-efficient op- liver the kind of results we describe in this guide. You portunities for donors to help. can find these lists at the end of each section. The three areas are interrelated so that investments While this guide focuses on efforts in Haiti, the mod- in one area yield gains in others. In fact, most pro- els we describe have been effective in other develop- grams are integrated across all three sectors. ing countries. At the end of the guide, we list exam- The models are similar in that they all emphasize ca- ples of other places where the models have achieved pacity building. All are responsive to local needs, are impact. We also offer tips for giving to any nonprofit staffed almost entirely by Haitians, and are designed described in our Models In Practice. to support and strengthen the government’s effec- This guide represents the best insight we can of- tiveness. By involving affected communities in their fer given the information currently available. We own recovery and rebuilding, these models have pro- welcome continued input and are exploring ways duced sustained impact — positive change that lasts to update this material to incorporate new in- long after you make a donation. formation and new developments. To receive What you can expect in each section notices of updates to this guide, please contact [email protected]. This guide was written for individual donors seeking long-term impact in Haiti. Each section includes:

A brief analysis of the current situation.

haiti: how can i help? 2 Haiti - Reference Map

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Haïtien 20°0'N Canal de la Tortue Atlantic Ocean Km REPUBLIC Port-de-Paix Saint Louis du Nord Dajabón Gonaïves Anse-a-Foleur Mole Saint-Marc DOMINICAN Le St Nicolas Jean Rabel Baie de Monte Bassin Bleu Cap- Mancenille Criste HAITI REPUBLIC Bas Limbe Jérémie NORD Haïtien PORT-AU-PRINCE Port Margot Quartier Miragoâne Jimani Limbe Morin Pilate Fort Liberte SANTO Gros Morne Acul du Nord Caracol Baie de Henne Barahona DOMINGO Plaisance NORD Terrier Ferrier Baie Anse Milot Trou Rouge La Branle du Nord Dajabón de Henne Rouge Terre Neuve Perches Ouanaminte Bahon NORD EST 19°30'N Gonaïves Mont Ernnery Vallieres Baie de Organise la Tortue Saint Legend Elevation (meters) Raphael La Victoire Mombin Capital city 2,500 - 3,000 0 10 20 30 40 50 Saint Michel Crochu Baie de First admin capital 2,000 - 2,500 Grand-Pierre L'Estere de l'Attatalaye Km Towns 1,500 - 2,000 Cerca Cerca 1,000 - 1,500 Grande Saline Carvajal Port Maissade La Source 800 - 1,000 International boundary Petite Riviere Hinche 600 - 800 Golfe de la Gonâve de l'Artibonite First admin boundary 400 - 600 Saint Marc HAITI Main roads 200 - 400 0 - 200 Minor roads 19°0'N Disclaimer:The designations employed and the presentation of material on this map La Boucan do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Secretariat Chapelle of the United Nations concerning the legal status of any country, territory,city or area Canal de carre or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. Saint-Marc Belladere Reference System:UTM 18N, WGS84. Map datasource: United Nations ÎLE DE Cartographic Section,ESRI, Natural Earth, SRTM. Anse-a-Galets LA GONÂVE Saut D'eau Pointe-a-Raquette Archaie Cabaret

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Petion Ville 18°30'N Anse Grand Jimani d'Hainault GRANDE Beaumont NIPPES Goave OUEST ANSE Baraderes Petite Riviere de Nippes Miragoâne Petit Fond L'Asile Verrettes Maniche Goave Tiburon Camp Perrin Cavaillon EST Chardonnieres Jacmel Belle Anse SUD La vallee de Jacmel Port-a-Piment Chantal St Louis Thiote Coteaux Cayes Marigot du Sud Grand Gosier Roche A Bateau Baie de Jacmel Les Cayes Jacmel ÎLE À VACHE Port-Salut Sea St Jean Ile a Vache Anse a pitres du Sud

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judith’s story

“We no longer had a home and no longer had our mother… Since I lost my home, I now have to walk two hours per day to get to school each day, 6km in total. It is tiring but I know that I must continue my studies if I want to be something in life. Sometimes I want to give up but a little voice tells me to say determined, to keep going on and I am going to do this for my mother, for my family. It's my reason for living.”

Adapted from: UNICEF. (2010, May 26). Field notes: Blogging on UNICEF’s child survival work in the field: The day my world crumbled. Retrieved June 8, 2010, from http://www.whitebandaction. org/en/readings/global-poverty/10-05-26/day-my-world-crumbled Copyright UNICEF/2010/Monier and Van Den Brule

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