“L’union fait la force” “ Men anpil chay pa lou ”

1. CommunityEmpowermentNetworkPartenariat pour un Développement Communautaire Participatif (PDCP)Commune de Pétion-Ville “L’union fait la force” “Men anpilchaypalou”

2. Why this Project • Petion-Ville is a good strategic place to attract tourist . • (i) in any developed country, the community is the main driver of development and (ii) reclaiming our heritage “L’ Union fait la force” is the determining factor in achieving sustainable development.

3. Project Objectives • Create a space where the citizens are inspired and supported in improving their own community; and • Create a platform for information sharing and cooperation among stakeholders and other communities to encourage replication in other parts of the country.

4. Need Assessment • Training and mentoring services. • Access to fund and other resources • Opportunities for interaction among stakeholders to work to together. • Community Service • Community involvement in the management of the city. • Country to be more inviting to visitors and investors which leads to job creation.

5. How will PDCP do it: • Development and delivery of training programs, for those who want to make a difference – primarily through established institutions such as churches, schools, Associations, NGOs and others. • Partner with International and national organizations to set up the database to facilitate fundraising and volunteering. • Organize city wide strategy meetings where all stakeholders representatives can devise a city wide strategy around a common issue that can be adapted to their communities.

6. How will PDCP do it: • Organize Regional workshops to share knowledge, discuss best practices • Advocate for community projects to be part of the curriculum of high schools and universities (as an introduction to service learning) • Educational campaign to familiarize citizens (adults, young adult, business owners, students, community leaders) with development issues and offer ideas and support to them so they can be part of the solution.

7. CEN Organization Organigram Governing Board role: Ensures that the organization is on the right path to achieving its mission. Strategy Team role: Ensure CEN has the right strategy in place. 15 people representing member institutions, NGOs and partners.

8. The Project Preparation Team US • ArmeleVilceus, • Alexandra Bernard • Ernestine Ward • Barbara Reuben-Powell • Katherine Leswing • Ralph Belton • Anne Marie Jean Baptiste • Jean Ronald Jean Baptiste • Olga Jean Baptiste • Osmaitre Jules • Sam Menefee-Libey, • Stevenson Abraham • Paloma Rivera • Rev. David Faustin • Rolland Smith • Bob Johnsen • Dr. Joseph Daniels • Mathurin Gbetibouo • Allan Michel, CPA Haiti • Marie-Lyne Fortune • Billy St. Hilaire • Benoit Vilceus • Marie MulcaVilceus • Carmen St. Surin • Gregory Jean-Gilles • Edner Pierre-Pierre • KendyTheleus

9. Next Steps • CEN Website • Fundraising Strategy • Program Design (including foundations and project database) • Put together Board (US) and Strategy Team (Haiti) • Meet with partners (team to conduct one on ones) • Government officials, (community and association leaders) leaders of churches, schools, neighborhood associations, Association of vendors, youth association, NGOs etc. . . . • Meet with potential sponsors and supporters (team to conduct one-on-ones) • Hotels, art galleries, Restaurants, Artist, TV Radio hosts etc…. • Logo • Data: List and contact info of churches, schools, and associations. • Data Collections for baseline of the program performance indicators. • Hire and train Staff

10. Committees • ProgramDesign • FundRaising • Communication • Website • Social media • Public Information • Volunteer • Membership