Snapshots of rural Haiti

The rice fields of Haiti

This week, I traveled to Limbe for an in-depth orientation to the work of Fonkoze. Limbe is near the northern coast of Haiti, and takes about 5 hours to get to from Port-au-Prince. I was able to attend two client meetings. The Solidarity groups meet twice a month: to make payments on their loans, apply for the next cycle, submit deposits to their savings accounts, and to learn about various topics (literacy, business skills, health). As well, it is a time for them to come together and share their experience. In contrast to my journey to the Dominican border, this trip was very scenic.

Building roads in Haiti

A dump truck would dump these little piles and dozens of people would take the big rocks and through them off to the side. Not sure why!

River-washing

Haiti does have trees.

The switchback road to Limbe and Cap Haitian.

Isolated market place at the intersection of two roads. We got swarmed while we were here. 

This is one of the nicer rural houses, there are a lot of simple concrete block/tin roof and a few wattle and daub structures as well.

Solidarity meetings are held at this school for this center group. About 45 minutes away from Limbe through like 4 water crossings.

I am the only blan for miles so none of these kids want to talk to me!

Lionel the driver, a student with her teacher, and Laurence, Director of Education for Fonkoze.

I became more popular when I showed these kids their picture.

The man is the credit agent for this area. He gets around to all his rural postings by motorcycle.

The Center Chief and Education Monitor. Her group is called "Strong Women."

She signs her name to verify the amount of money she would like to borrow from Fonkoze in the next cycle.