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We believe education and job training programs are the most powerful weapons in the fight against extreme poverty. We create powerful and holistic programs that empower men and women to obtain degrees and work placement, ending the cycle of poverty in their lives, their families’ lives, and in their communities.
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“I believe that anything is possible with knowledge and hardwork. Each day, we’re given an opportunity to be a solution in moments of adversity. With persistence and a goal oriented mindset, we can make a difference in our lives and the lives of everyone around...
Written by guest blogger, Crummer MBA student and recent Haiti traveler, Jasmine Stone Visiting Haiti and the deux mains factory definitely opened my eyes to a different way of life. REBUILD globally and deux mains are changing lives in Haiti through education, job training and...
In less than 100 days we will remember the 200,000+ lives that were lost on the January 12, 2010 Haiti earthquake. The frontline news will marvel about the 1.5 million people who were made homeless, and the millions of aid dollars that seemed to vanish. ...
For the past 8 years, together we have been fighting poverty in Haiti with education and training programs that empower Haitian men and women to obtain degrees, and secure dignified jobs with sustainable sources of income. In our work we are always pushing ourselves to recognize barriers to success…and break them down! Last...
Imagine you were deported are in a refugee camp stripped of everything you know, carrying with you only your story of loss, fear, lack of hope, and will to survive. Now, imagine one morning you open your eyes and you begin to feel hope as...
REBUILD globally is 8 years old this month! Wow. Who would have ever thought we would grow up to be an organization that survived infancy in post-earthquake Haiti, the natural disasters and civil unrest that perpetrated our toddlerhood, or the refugee crisis that plagued our...
“I absolutely know to the fiber of my core that if a company isn’t following the business, purpose, giving back model, they will struggle, and they will fall behind.” . Jessica Korthuis, SOHUIS . This month, we chat with Jessica Korthuis, founder of SOHUIS, about...
written by REBUILD globally Founder, Julie Colombino In my life, I have been given a chance to travel the world conducting business and sharing my ideas on fighting poverty. I know this opportunity is a gift, one that I do not take lightly. Through...
written by Sarah Sandsted, Director of International Programs in Haiti. When you reflect on how you arrived at your professional status today, what were the necessary steps to get there? . For me, it began when I was 14 years old. My mother hired me...
“An ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve…” – Nelson Mandela A message from our founder… I have found purpose in my life, even during the current upheaval in Haiti’s story, in what Nelson Mandela declared before and after those few words. ...
“We went with a “for-purpose” business model that generates a different kind of wealth: make a direct impact towards tangible, positive change. Success isn’t really success unless someone other than us has benefitted from it.” . Lisa & Evangeline of Kat Ti Chen Move ....
Why “Discover Haiti” with REBUILD globally? Why now? Many of my closest friends, family members, and supporters of REBUILD globally have heard stories of my love for Haiti over the past 8 years. You probably recall my reflections on the beauty of the island and my passion for...
Haiti’s journey in history is filled with both victory and despair. The remnants of these triumphs and setbacks still permeate throughout the island today. One thing, however, is for certain: if you travel to Haiti, you will never forget your time on the island. Horns honking, street...
If you are reading this, then you must be an important part of the REBUILD globally journey. Thank you! As we swiftly move into 2018 and look towards future goals, we can’t help but be extremely grateful for what we have accomplished over the past...
Meet Julia We would like to introduce you to Julia. Julia was born in Haiti but moved to the Dominican Republic with her family when she was fourteen years old. Her family moved in search of a better life, without so many of the hardships...
There is a recurring theme among the young men and women who participate in our programs. They are some of the most resilient people we have ever met. They are filled with hope for a better future and the determination to make it happen. All...
Our Elév Education Program is changing lives of students in Haiti. Today, we would like to introduce you to Lovely, a young woman whose life has been impacted by our Elév Education Program. Lovely is the embodiment of perseverance and determination. In 2013 she was...
Changing the cycle of poverty in Haiti isn’t a one-step process or an easy fix. Change is a long journey that starts with small steps. REBUILD globally has been on this journey since our early days in 2010 after the earthquake, and today we...
Dear donors, advocates, partners, and friends, Most of you know that nearly 8 years ago I was compelled to board a plane to Port-au-Prince to assist survivors in the wake of the destruction of the 2010 Haiti earthquake. Most of you also know that within...
It is an online community of Changemakers working to create pathways out of poverty in vulnerable places around the world. Education. Job Training. Refugee Relief. Three Pathways to Impact that are critical to our success in fighting poverty in Haiti. There are different ways to participate in making the world...
In 2012, Marie Rose was living in Santo Domingo. As a native of Port Au Prince, Haiti she moved to the Dominican Republic in 2006 in search of work. “There were no opportunities in the Capital,” she said. “I had no choice but to go.”...
“The good news is doing something, is always better than doing nothing. It’s not up to one of us alone to solve the issues of the world, but we can come together and make a difference.” Sultana Ali, Pathways to Impact Giver, Refugee Empowerment ...
