Fall 2008 Newsletter — Contents
Why i Give
By Yvonne Estimé, Esq.
I give to The Lambi Fund of Haiti because I strongly believe in and support the Lambi Fund's premise that:
"The Haitian people understand how development is best achieved in their country... and the Lambi Fund follows the lead of grassroots organizations in program and priorities. The Lambi Fund never dictates to a community organization what should be done."
The Lambi Fund of Haiti's commitment to support Haitians determined to solve their own problems is, in my opinion, the most appropriate means of helping the Haitian people to find and implement solutions that will best improve their lives.
As a Haitian-American, I am deeply committed to helping Haiti and the Haitian people. I share the Lambi Fund's philosophy that we should never dictate to the Haitian people what is best for them, but we should work with them in finding the best solutions.
This philosophy enables the empowerment of the people of Haiti rather than another hand-out. Furthermore, I find The Lambi Fund of Haiti to be both a pro-active and responsive organization.
Proactively, the Lambi Fund develops cutting edge and practical programs while also being at the forefront in providing assistance during and after disasters such as the recent four hurricanes that devastated Haiti.
After the hurricanes, I decided to host a fundraising event at my home to benefit the Haitians impacted by the hurricanes. I contacted several organizations including the Lambi Fund to offer my assistance and help with fundraising.
The Lambi Fund, specifically, Leonie Hermantin, was the first to respond to my inquiries and she provided me with all the information and support I needed to host the fundraising event. Leonie was unable to attend the event herself but she made sure that a Board Member in the Washington, DC area was present at the fundraiser on behalf of the Lambi Fund.
I give to The Lambi Fund because I have found their commitment and responsiveness unmatched by others and because of their philosophy to help Haiti help itself.
