The Lambi Fund of Haiti

Fall 2006 Newsletter — Contents

Have Fun and Help Lambi Fund

You are making a difference in Haiti! Thanks to your support, rural communities in Haiti have a chance for economic sustainability. Entire communities have hope for a better life. And you can make an even bigger difference with just one easy step.

How? Spread the word about the work that Lambi Fund of Haiti is doing to support economic justice, democracy and sustainable development in Haiti by hosting a house party. A house party is a fun and easy way to make a difference in the lives of many.

The majority of our funds go directly to peasant led projects in Haiti and we try to keep our costs as low as possible. We do rely on the good will of people like you, who can help out on other levels. In order for Lambi Fund to flourish and grow, we need to raise our profile and reach out to new friends.

Would you consider having a little party at your house to tell your friends and neighbors about Lambi Fund? Friends telling friends about their passions and interests is one of the best ways to change the world. An informal event, with some Haitian food and music, can set the mood for receptive minds and hearts. We can help you plan this, send you some materials and a DVD you can show, as well as suggest some fun Haitian music to get people moving and happy.

While the news from Haiti can often be negative and confusing, the positive stories and outcomes of Lambi Fund's work in Haiti can assure people that there is much that is good and progressive in Haiti. You can be an instrument of hope, not only for your friends and family, but also for the Haitians whose lives are changed through the work they do with Lambi Fund.

If you are interested in having your next party be a Haitian Fête, please or call 202-833-3713. We will help you plan a house party and send you some of our engaging materials.

Why the Lambi Fund of Haiti Works

The Lambi Fund of Haiti works because of its unique bottom-up collaborative approach that is different from the top-down approach of many charities. The Lambi Fund's original, grassroots development model succeeds because it relies on Haitians themselves to determine the needs and the most effective solutions in each community. The Lambi Fund's emphasis on democracy, a community's actual needs, and peasant- led solutions ensures more successful outcomes.

As a result, we hear positive feedback from the peasants. Here is a quote from a member of an organization that developed a community solution to economic sustainability:

"Before we got the pigs from Lambi Fund we were very poor. Now that we are raising pigs, we have enough money to feed our families and even send our children to school. Our children have a hopeful future because they are going to school. Thank you Lambi Fund!"

Our Programs

• Alternative sustainable development
• Environment
• Organizational and leadership training
• Community micro-credit
• Animal Husbandry

Our Principles

Lambi Fund supports peasant led community organizations in Haiti that promote:

• Non-violence
• Gender equity
• Self-sustainability
• Non-partisanship
• Grassroots democracy

Our Future

• Improved economic conditions
• Increased food availability
• Increase in potable water
• Improved environment
• Increased gender equity
• Improved democratic functioning

"… rural communities in Haiti have a chance for economic sustainability … and you can make an even bigger difference …"