We are committed to creating sustainable, long term solutions for Haitian redevelopment by connecting communities and resources through social and technological innovation.
We need people passionate about understanding a world outside of the box. If you feel like its time to affect some real change in your life and those in need, we offer you a couple of possibilities...
FIRST: Connect to our community database. This is the best way to get involved, Bill Murray would say, "Baby Steps, to connecting."
SECOND: Once you connect, reach out to your community match (aka doppleganger) and say Hey, need some help?
THIRD: Once you read about your new buddy's needs, see if you can get your friends on board to help.
FOURTH: Look at our active programs, start a brainstorm forum together to think about immediate and long term goals to help your new friends rebuild. If you need help you can talk to our team.
FIFTH: Refer to step one.....CONNECT
We are fulfilling our mission by creating sister city relationships between US and Haitian cities.
Initially we are connecting Gainesville, FL with our sister city, Jacmel.
The following iniatives are currently in progress:
-Partnering with 3WRO to sell garments that support reforestation and Music Education
-Partnering with Barrels Hope, Engineers without Borders and UF Architecture department to hurricane and earthquake test new sustainable housing design.
-Partnering Schools, Hospitals, Midwife Clinics and Artist Collectives and facilitating win-win relatinships
-Video, letter exchanges and social networking.
-Cultural collaborations through art, music and film.
-Developing trade distribution for Haitian arts, products and commodities.
-Helping to empower livelihoods by creating a market for American volunteer tourism.
our business plan
jacmel economic plan
SSI-economic development
SSI-building your local program
