Rapport annuel 2014_EN

YMCA d’Haïti
Annual report 2014
“EMPOWERING YOUTH AND
BUILDING COMMUNITIES”
YMCA d’Haïti
Annual report 2014
“EMPOWERING YOUTH AND
BUILDING COMMUNITIES”
EMPOWERING YOUTH AND
BUILDING COMMUNITIES
YMCA d’Haïti
Annual report 2014
«The World Alliance of YMCAs, in
collaboration with member national
movements and area organizations, will
strengthen and expand the collective capacity
and leadership of the YMCA worldwide in
y o u t h e m p o w e r m e n t , s t re n g t h e n i n g
communities, and organizational capacity
and self-reliance.»
World Alliance
YMCA d’Haïti
VISION
MISSION
The YMCA d' Haiti is
a community based
organization and part
of a worldwide
service organization
committed to building
spirit, mind and body.
After School Programs
The YMCA d' Haiti
develops youth, teens,
young adults and
adults through
education and
character building
programs, to enable
them to become
leaders in creating a
stronger community
in Haiti.
Reading and Literacy Programs
School Scholarship
(POTEKOLE)
Y Academy and
Leadership Programs
Camps and Sports
Respect, Honesty
Responsibility,
Caring
...that they all may be one!
The YMCA d' Haiti will be
recognized and known for its
mission, commitment to youth and
program impact throughout Haiti,
expanding to serve 10 (ten)
communities and 10,000 youth
and adult participants.
This YMCA d' Haiti growth will be
planned with resources, partners
and funding to ensure quality,
youth education / academic
results, literacy / job skill
development and community
impact YMCA d'Haïti partnerships
in Haiti will position the YMCA d'
Haiti as a leader in youth
development Financial
independence and sustainability
plans for the YMCA d' Hait will be
confirmed by 2016.
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Appreciation of the Caracol YMCA and Presentation
of " The Northern Economic Corridor “
«Well done is better than well said»
Benjamin Franklin
From the Marien Region, Economic Growth Pole.
The last three years the Marien region has enjoyed the implementation of several
major projects. A modern University, Campus King Henry with a capacity of nearly
10,000 students was built. A Tourism Infrastructure Program to enhance the tangible
and intangible cultural heritage of the region was financed by the World Bank and
IDB and for $75 USAID implemented the (AVANSE) Project for the revival of
agricultural activities, construction of the Caracol Industrial Park (CIP) which will
employ more than 40,000 residents in 5 years.
These major projects will have great impact on the economic development of the
entire Marien region, including the creation of opportunities for other economic sectors, thereby, reducing
unemployment and consequently increasing significantly the purchasing power of the inhabitants.
Economists from the international institutions anticipate an infusion of more than $ 500 million in the
Northern Region. This effervescence induced in the local economy will in turn apply strong pressure on the
demand for goods and services, especially for agricultural products.
Haitian political and international financing institutions are already engaged in a concerted manner in these
initiatives as they anticipate population movements, new forms of land occupation and soil use as well as
the emergence of new industrial and commercial enterprises that will redefine the space between CapHaitien and Ouanaminthe, identified as "The Northern Economic Corridor".
However, efficient and effective ownership of these large capital flows by a critical mass of the working
population in the region requires new financial and economic institutions, trained labor and appropriate
social services. The qualitative leap towards a richer, modern and fair economy cannot operate outside of
local transformed governance equipped with adequate human and material resources including
administrative and legal skills to meet the needs of a more inclusive and structured Economy.
In addition, these major projects are occurring in a rich historic area and tourist heritage, considered by
many observers as the wonderful triangle. To the east of this triangle, we find the fortifications of FortLiberté along the Atlantic coast that leads to the largest Taino village of the Caribbean, in Bas Saine, the side
of Limonade Seaside. The coast extends a little further north of Fort Picolet, and forms the second angle of
the triangle with the Labadie facilities. The triangle is closed in the southeast with the National Historical
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Park, which hosts the Palace Sans Souci, the Citadelle, and Fort Ramier.
«Nothing is constant except change.»
Héraclite d'Ephèse
The cultural depth of this region is not only its tangible historical heritage, but also its religious cultural
legacy. In fact, from June to September, the Marien region hosts thousands of pilgrims from all over the
world, many of Haitian origin, to celebrate the religious festivals commemorating the local patron saints.
We are unanimous in recognizing the inability of local governments to provide adequate support and
infrastructure to host these festivals. This fact certainly reflects the financial and administrative deficiencies
and inadequate capacity on behalf of civil servants to adequately respond to the needs and opportunities that
such great initiatives demand; but it also reflects grave shortcomings in the lack of basic emergency
protocols and services such as simple street cleaning. The annual migration of pilgrims, the large projects
previously mentioned, as well as the cultural events have the potential of generating an even greater number
of regular visitors. This is a large market that we must learn to exploit for the benefit of the companies in the
region. However, this new economy can not be defined outside of a combination of political efforts, civil
society, national and international economic actors driven by actual ideas of modernity and altruistic goals.
As stated in the North Front Regional Manifesto, the traditional centralized state exercised full control and
has been holding all the decision making power in terms of administrative, political, technical and fiscal
powers. A new mode of appropriation of resources of the region could only be realized with the active
participation of regional actors in the process of structuring local governance, at the departmental and
regional levels. The current finding of environmental degradation and the destruction of the social fabric
requires a redefinition of the roles in the regional politics; and consequently, their direct involvement in the
creation of a form of local governance and community service. Through this process they will acquire the
legitimacy to serve as transmitter of the claims of the masses and the emerging middle class to assume a
regional representative leadership.
A new economy is emerging in the near horizon. It will produce wealth creation and the emergence of new
entrepreneurs with a more modern and inclusive vision in the exploitation of our resources. This vision is
built with modern institutions. We warmly welcome the YMCA in this new dynamics.
Fritz Jean A.
Fritz Jean, President of the North-East Chamber of Commerce and Industry
and Honorary President of the YMCA d'Haïti.
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«...Becoming known for social impact is
essential we need to be known for what we do
and the value we bring to our communities.
We need to be known in ways that people
care about. It becomes clearer and clearer to
all of us that visibility must be connected to
impact.»
Report of the 17th
World Council of YMCAs
(Hong Kong, 2010)
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Table of Contents
Chairman’s Message
4
Coalition Partnership
5
General Secretary’s report
7
Financial Reports
9
Strategic Plan (2014-2016)
11
Scholarship Program (Potekole)
13
Testimonies
15
Containers and YMCA Community Centers
16
Employees and Volunteers
20
Donators and Partners
21
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«The success of an individual in a society is
measured against its contributions for
improving the lot of his poorest fellow
citizens.»
Margaret Mead
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The Chairman’s Message
Dear YMCA d'Haiti friends,
To submit an annual report that presents an accurate narrative and financial picture of the past year's
activities to those who have entrusted in him this responsibility is the most important task embedded in the
term of a Chairman of the Board. To do just that in a timely manner is of paramount importance and fills the
performer with pride. Also, the joyous pride in doing so is only equaled to the rewarding feeling of having
accompanied the YMCA d'Haiti this past year in serving seven thousand youth and adults in our
communities.
Dear Friends, since its restructuring eleven years ago, the YMCA d'Haiti never ceased to grow! This is a
period where perseverance, hard work and respect for the orthodoxy in terms of community basedorganization management shined. This growth enables our YMCA to" Offer a new start to the poorest
among us", a slogan of which we are very proud.
It, therefore, gives me great pleasure, on behalf of the YMCA d'Haiti Board of Directors, our staff and
volunteers, to express our gratitude to all our partners and friends for their contribution and benevolence,
especially during the period after the earthquake.
Roges Lamothe, President
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YMCA d’Haïti Coalition
«Satisfaction lies in the effort, not in the
attainment, full effort is full victory»
Gandhi
On behalf of the YMCA d'Haiti Partner Coalition, I want to express my sincere
gratitude for the opportunity to partner with the volunteer and staff leaders of YMCA
d'Haiti.
Members of the Coalition engage in partnership to increase collective impact in Haiti.
The Coalition leads and implements an integrated strategy that fosters collaboration,
promotes greater cross-cultural understanding, and transforms our communities. The
Coalition model of partnership has inspired many leaders across the USA to rethink
involvement in global work and its potential impact. As a result of our Coalition work,
YMCAs in North America are better positioned to respond to their rapidly changing and increasingly
multicultural communities.
We are proud to share in YMCA d'Haiti's success in 2014, including the development of a stronger Board, the
acquisition of new financial resources, the establishment of facilities, and the training of key personnel. More
importantly, we celebrate with YMCA d'Haiti as it has successfully delivered relevant programs to thousands
of youth and families throughout the country.
Moving forward, we are committed to providing more families access to safe spaces to learn, grow, and thrive
and giving young men and women the necessary skills to be successful in life.
Thank you!
Nico Gourdet
2014 YMCA d'Haiti Coalition members:
1. YMCA d'Haiti
2. Ann Arbor YMCA, Michigan, USA
3. Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA
4. YMCA of Greater Des Moines, Iowa, USA
5. YMCA of Greater Houston, Texas, USA
6. YMCA of Greater New York, New York, USA
7. YMCA of Greater Seattle, Washington, USA
8. YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit, Michigan, USA
9. YMCAs of Quebec, Canada
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10.
11.
12.
13.
YMCA of Ridgewood, New Jersey, USA
YMCA of Southern Arizona, Arizona, USA
YMCA of the USA
YMCA of Summit NJ, New Jersey, USA
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The Coalition Partnership
«A man should do his job so well that the
living, the dead, and the unborn could do it
no better.»
Martin Luther King
About fifteen years ago, the YMCAs of Québec embarked in a large
partnership adventure with the YMCA d'Haiti. And for those of us who have
been fortunate enough to participate in this adventure, it was a revelation of
mutual discovery, full of vivid emotions, which remain along with a happy
mixture of pride and humility.
First, we are proud to have collectively participated in the YMCA's
renaissance in Haiti. Second, we are proud to have persisted despite the
difficulties, ignored the differences and finally convinced our peers to embark
on the adventure with us and maintain over time a relationship based on
equality among partners and mutual respect. Finally, we are very proud of the work done by the
YMCA d'Haiti and to say that this success is a little bit because of us.
However this pride is tempered by a deep humility. Our support is modest and we would like to have
the capacity to offer more. Each visit leaves us impressed by the immensity of the work
accomplished with so little means and subjugated by the employees' dedication, the volunteers'
commitment and the children's smiles.
Michel Forgues
Strategic Advisor - Community and International
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«The development of leadership is directly
associated to strategies for youth
participation and the Construction of
social impact… the [young leader] is
considered as an animator of group
processes oriented to autonomy, full
development, and the exercise of
responsible citizenship. »
Latin American and Alliance of YMCAs
General Secretary Report
Mission Impact and 2014 Results
Dear friends and partners of the YMCA d'Haiti,
In 2014, we did it again!
YMCA d'Haiti attained the objectives set in its 2014-2016 strategic plan. The financial results show that
the culture of efficiency in development remains very present in our organization. Revenues and expenses
show a positive balance (+ $ 248) before depreciation (- $ 31.772). This demonstrates the urgent need for
the creation of a reserve fund that would have as primary purpose to balance these depreciation expenses
and create a reserve fund.
In the area of Programs and Activities offered to the members and participants, the same philosophy was
respected, as the YMCA d'Haiti has continued to expand cautiously. The roadmap, as approved by our
Board members and our partners, was executed accordingly; and considerable progress was made. These
few words and pictures shown below briefly describe them to you:
1. The World Alliance of YMCAs admitted the YMCA d'Haiti as a full member in July 2014. YMCAs
of the USA and of Canada, both supported our application. The regional organization (LACA) also
supported our application. This achievement is of great importance, as the YMCA was introduced
in Haiti since 1966!
2. Wells Mountain Foundation, Ridgewood YMCA and Y-USA funded the construction of a fourth
YMCA Community Center in Caracol, built with retrofit containers. Building one community
center per year with the objective of counting ten community centers in Haiti by the year 2016
allows the YMCA to expand its facilities without increasing its debts while ensuring its financial
independence.
3. The 2014 budget ($ 310,000) was reduced to ($ 293.688), but balanced and all debts paid without
reducing the programs. The efficiency was improved circumstantially, as the employees mutually
consented to a salary cut.
4. The contribution of Board members was increased by 64%, from $ 22,544.50 to $ 34,800.75. This
is a major accomplishment, given the zero starting level, three years ago.
5. This Scholarship Program (POTEKOLE) helped indirectly 63 families and directly 63 students
who were able to go to school. This is immediate and direct impact of our work.
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6. The YMCAs of Québec agreed to continue their financial and technical assistance, despite the loss
of CIDA funding. This reflects the existence of a very sound fifteen-year partnership.
«Civic engagement means working to make a
difference in the civic life of our communities
and developing the combination of
knowledge, skills, values and motivation to
make that difference. It means promoting the
quality of life in a community, through both
political and non-political processes.»
8. UPS has agreed to fund a reading and literacy program for $30,000 which will allow the
development of this program and training of volunteers in three communities in 2015.
Thomas Ehrlich
from Civic Engagement and
Higher Education
9. A Reading and Literacy Program project has been submitted to Rotary International Club to
continue to fund the program for three more years in the centers of Marchand Dessalines, Laboule
and Port-au-Prince.
7. The YMCA of USA coalition grew to 12 members and the number of champions who support the
work of the YMCA d'Haiti has also increased. Staff training plans, approved by the partners, have
been updated and a serious follow-up is assured.
10. Scholastic Canada donated to the YMCA 9,000 French books so that our libraries will be better
equipped with great books and we could reinforce the Reading and Literacy Programs in the
community centers.
Gwénaël Apollon,
General Secretary
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«None of us acting alone could achieve success.»
Nelson Mandela
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Balance sheet
December 31, 2014
2014
2013
ASSET
Current Assets
Cash
Investment & Guarantee deposit
Account receivable
Pre Paid rent
Employee Advance
Other Advance
12,820
7,999
2,386
125
125
5,999
1,537
Total Current Asset
$ 25,959
$ 7,786
subsidized building
Office Equipment and Supplies
Vehicule
Computer Hardware
Generator and invertor
Total fixed asset
Minus cumulated depreciation
Net fixed asset
Other Assets
285,770
37,516
35,300
28,278
17,595
404,459
(134,863)
269,596
63,615
285,000
37,516
35,300
28,213
16,470
402,499
(103,091)
299,408
119,568
$ 359,170
$ 426,762
Account payable
Fund balance
18,877
340,292
10,000
416,762
Total Liabilities
$ 359,170
$ 426,762
Total Assets
Liabilities
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2,754
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«The challenge is to make the YMCA an asset
to our communities and not an asset for only a
small amount of members.»
YMCA of the USA
Income Statements
December 31, 2014
2014
2013
185,305
46,584
217,443
Operational Revenues
Revenues / Subventions
Local revenues
Other Income
$ 259,138
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68,540
$ 285,983
Operational Expenses
Salaries & Special Compensation
Professional consultats
School Tuitions Potekole
Programs & Activities
Meeting Expenses
Government Taxes
Rent
Containers Expenses
Office Equipment
Phone, Internet, Electricity, Water, Fax
Maintenance/Repair
Fuel/Transportation
Travel and Public Relations
Bank charges
Taxes & Other
Print expenses
Consultant Fees
Insurance vehicule
Miscellaneous
Total
288
6,200
$ 258,890
1,715
5,996
13,726
26,260
13,533
5,974
1,200
1,533
3,500
27
5,403
$ 261,621
Net before depreciation
Depreciation
Net after Depreciation
248
31,772
$ (31,524)
24,361
37,750
$ (13,389)
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74,648
18,025
11,440
41,023
10,445
1,911
7,500
3,711
4,576
11,516
10,987
19,298
23,707
9,579
2,495
1,543
61,073
17,975
18,069
63,347
5,511
696
16,083
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Strategic plan 2014-2016
Objectives et Strategies:
1.
STRONG YOUTH PROGRAMS TO INCREASE PARTICIPANTS AND MISSION IMPACT
Priorities: Measuring results and impact of the mission among the young (Education, literacy and skills development). Offer basic programs (After
School, Clubs Leaders to empower youth, Career Readiness program for young adults, Internship and Volunteer Program, Potekole Scholarships, Camps,
Sports and Leisure). Develop a literacy program and youth empowerment with a big donor as a strategic partnership model that can create a great impact.
2.
ENGAGE FAMILIES OF EVERY YOUTH SERVED IN EACH YMCA CENTER
Facilitate information sessions on a quarterly basis and meetings of family support for the Adult Literacy and economic or employment training.
3.
EXPAND FROM SIX COMMUNITY LOCATIONS AS OF 2014 TO 10 COMMUNITY LOCATIONS BY 2016.
Priorities: Building 4 community centers between 2014 and 2016 based on the model of the YMCA community center as well as the requirements
defined at the meetings, including the land donation, a Board of volunteers (minimum 3) the support of community, resources and operating funds.
Curent centres: Port-au-Prince, Laboule, Kenscoff, Camp Perrin, Croix des Bouquets, Marchand Dessalines. 2014-2015-2016: 1.3 centers per year. 4
targeted communities: Cap-Haitien, Les Cayes, Jacmel, and Cité Soleil.
4.
IMPLEMENT HIGH IMPACT PARTNERSHIP PLAN
Partners / local sponsors: Partners of the Americas, Ministry of Youth, Sports and Civic Action, American Embassy in Haiti, HAMCHAM, Food for the
Poor, Rotary Clubs,
International partners: YMCA of the USA, YMCA Canada-Quebec, and YMCA Germany, YMCA Japan. YMCA Coalition Partners of the United States 12 YMCAs plus YMCA Champions (Supporters). Academy of Management and Leadership of YMCA d'Haiti- Ongoing Program / Curriculum training
programs for NGOs in Haiti.
5.
DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT HIGHLY EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS PLAN
Plan: PR Plan. Find Media for public service announcements, historic sites. Reach 100 influential people (fans), identified and cultured as "YMCA
d'Haiti Friends . Website in French and English. - Newspapers in French and English - Strategic Plan Brochure - Fundraising Brochure, Commitment
Card-Annual report- and Quarterly Report - History of the YMCA (1966 and beyond). Develop a program to promote the Academy with our partners
from USA YMCAs 2-3 times a year for the YMCA d'Haiti and for volunteers and employees of other NGOs.
6.
Solid Funding and Fundraising Plan
Development Fund / fundraising plan to raise the $ 300,000 budget in 2012 to $ 400,000 in 2016.
Priorities: Achieve revenue growth of $ 400,000, and manage spending $ 375,000 to establish a fund balance / Reserve Fund $ 25,000- $ 50,000 in 2016.
Actual statistics: Income in 2013: $ 285.983 - Local Support $ 71.495 (25%) - YMCA Partners Support $ 219,000 (75%) - Expenses $ 299.371. Plan:
2016 Revenue: $ 400,000 - Local Support $ 200.00 (50%) - YMCA Partners Support $ 200,000 (50%) - Expenses $ 375,000.
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Priorities: Develop income plans for Community Centers (membership fees, fee programs and other sources). Prepare a plan of income / expense for each
center. Create a fundraising plan and grant programs and build endowments.
Plan: Fundraising in 2016- Contributions of Community Centre $ 30,000 ($ 3,000 / 10 centers). Note: $ 20,000 more ($ 2,000 per center) from the cost of
membership and programs. Sponsor for National Programs: $ 60,000 National Subvention: $ 40,000-Fundraising and Contributions of the Management
Committee: $ 60,000.
Plan: Establish an endowment fund in 2016 in Haiti and outside. Implement systems and a financing plan to create a fund balance! Reserve fund. Manage
investment costs $ 25,000 per YMCA Center, built from containers sent by Wells Mountain Foundation.
7.
ESTABLISH STRONG ORGANIZATION AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Priority: Develop a strong senior team and qualified personnel program.
Actual statistics: General Secretary and five members of the senior team - Operations (2), Administration and Finance (2) Communications / Technology (1) =
6 qualified seniors
-Plan: Reach program performance and have a highly qualified staff. Have performance programs and highly qualified staff.
Accounting System: Purposes and annual budget for the National Office and for each center.
Team Senior Growth: increases by 6 to 8, 2016 (Communications / Fundraising and programs / Facilities Planning). Staff Development: A comprehensive
system of job descriptions, management and training program, performance targets / Comments and appreciation for all members of staff
Priorities: Physical space for the National Office-Technical Assistance Partnership-Management and leadership Academy of the YMCA d'Haiti (2013).
8.
IMPLEMENT STRONG GOVERNANCE PLAN
Priorities: Recruit, train, motivate and develop a Management Council at national and local level.
Actual statistics: National Board based on the Revised Statutes, operating with 12 members (including 3 members of local advisory boards) in 2013 and
Local Advisory Boards. Plan: Ensuring the effectiveness of all Boards: -National 9-19 and 5-9 Advisory (10 centers = 50 to 90).
Role and Structure of the Board - Job Description with expectations set / annual commitment letter and a code of "ethics" for national and local advisory
boards. Boards Structure - Set up of officers and committees (finance, fundraising / communication and program) and assignments to the National Board;
Establishment of structure and establishment of officers to the Local Advisory Boards.
Planning Governance - Regular communications; meetings calendar, agendas and minutes. Scheduling of 10-12 meetings of the Board annually. Board
Development - Target Board profile, recruitment, training, recognition, assessment (Board and General Secretary). Fundraising-annual requirements:
Personal national Donation $ 500 in 2012 to $ 1,000 by 2016 (15 members = $ 15,000) -National ''Get'' $ 1,000 in 2012 to $ 2,000 on average by 2016
(15 members = $ 30,000) - Personal Donation by region / community center: $ 500 in 2016 (40 members = $ 10,000) -Region / community center ''Get'':
$ 1000 2016 (40 members = $ 40,000) -Establish a ''junior'' partner Board (Pipeline Leaders Club).
9.
IMPLEMENT RESULTS MANAGEMENT PLAN
Using rigorous financial system to improve and monitor the mission of accounting and its impact. Priorities: Produce narrative and financial reports on a
monthly / quarterly / annual basis. Strengthen accounting systems / Software-Create standards for monitoring and program quality. Annually evaluate the
Strategic Plan and modify the objectives and annual plan.
10.
Design and launch a reading and literacy program in 2015
Design a plan over several years covering 10 community centers serving 1,000 participants per center. Dedicate a task force to attain this specific
objective through Rotary grants, UPS Foundation and other agencies.
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«The secret of the change is to focus its
energy to create something new, and not to
fight against the old.»
Dan Millman
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Port-au-Prince
PoteKole
Ketlie Basenel
IHECE
2ème Année
Witny Etienne
Vision Continentale
Secondaire IV
Dakenson Samy
Ecole Rosalvo Bobo
3ère A.F.
St Juste Farah
Collège Frère Midy
Seconde
Joseph Emmanuella
Ecole Adrien Massa
6ème A. F.
Joseph Emmanuel
Grand College Auguste
9ème A. F.
Widmael Joseph
Nid d’oiseaux de C.
5ème A. F.
Ricardo Dieujuste
Ecole St Alphonse de Liguori
Seconde
Christina St Eloi
College Michel de Ronsard
Seconde
Pachouna Derissaint
College Mixte Victor Baroulette
1ère A. F.
Jonas Silin
Formation Chretienne Lecellier
3ème Secondaire
Charles Christ Esaïe
Collège Mixte Jn Marie D.
3ème Secondaire
Bernadine Jeune
Ecole Artimoun
6ème A. F.
Naïssa Theramene
College Classique d’Haïti
6ème A.F.
Jirolien Stevencia
Institut Monfort
2ème A.F.
Florence Silin
Formation Chretienne Lecellier
9ème A. F.
Arianne Christelle Charles
College Mixte La Bergerie
6ème A. F.
Olivier Rulz Joseph
Centre Formation Moderne
4ème A. F.
Germain Livinsky
College Classique Don Bosco
7ème A. F.
Jirolien Stevenson
Collège Frère Midy
8ème A.F.
Pierre-Richard L’aîné
Ecole Coeurs Unis
8ème A. F.
Mariela Sylveste
Moderne school
1ère Année
Jn Daniel Merilus
Grand Collège de Marin
9ème A. F.
Alayna Abraham
College St-Louis de Bourdon
Rheto
Genelus Chadrac
EUMA
Rheto
Louis Jean Jimmy
College Baptiste de Fermathe
Rheto
Lubin Kesnel
College Baptiste de Fermathe
7ème A.F.
Sasha R. Abraham
Saint Vincent de Paul
Seconde
Paul-Emile Lephtine
Ecole Jean Paul II
7ème A.F.
Pautil Wendel
INFODAC
9ème A.F.
Croix-des-Bouquets
Saintilus Bernatho
Collège Frère Antoine
9ème AF
Kervens Jean
Beta de Port-au-Prince
Kenscoff
PoteKole
PoteKole
Tanus Ricardo
Ecole Mixte Communautaire
6ème A. F.
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Perceval Astel Martin
Ecole Coeur de Jesus
7ème A. F.
«Let us emphasize on the love, kindness,
understanding, peace development . The
rest will be provided. »
Lysius Stephanie Mie A.
Transfiguration de gorman
3ème A.F.
PoteKole
Camp-Perrin
Mother Teresa
X
Jocelyn J. Wendy
Coeurs Unis de Camp-Perrin
Seconde
Daudier Frantzcise
College Bon Samaritain
3ème A.F.
Pierre-Line St Louis
College Evangeliste Baptiste
3ère A.F.
Harry Remedin
Université CRAAN
1ère Année
Jn Max Remedin
College Maznod
3ème Secondaire
Keshna Remedin
College C.E.C.
Rheto
Cassandra Pierre Louis
College Français de Petion Ville
Rheto
Kerby Poliscar
Ecole Adv. de St-Laurent
3ème AF
Polisca Dina
College Foyer Lumière
Seconde
Jackson Destin
Ecole Adv. de St-Laurent
5ème AF
Laboule
PoteKole
Orientale Jasmine
Ecole Adventiste de St-Laurent
X
X
Wiliette Remedin
College C.E.C.
Philo
Basile Osnald
Frère St-Joseph de C-P
2ème AF
Chéry Francesca
College Maznod
3ème Secondaire
6ème A.F.
Joseph Wally
College Mixte Etzer Vilaire
1ère A.F.
Marcelus Donaldson
College Mixte Inter-Caraïbes
3ème Secondaire
Ulysse Valencia
Centre Classique Don Bosco
6ème A. F.
L’Orvliny Pierre Louis
College Mixte Etzer Vilaire
8ème A. F.
Ermanie Alexandre
Ecole de Commerce Craan
...that they all may be one!
James Destin
Inst. Baptiste de Gervais
8ème AF
Cleroostha Joseph
Inst. Betsaéel de Girardo
8ème A.F.
Gaelle Dorothie Augustin
College Mixte Peguy Ville
9ème A.F.
Sarafina Germain
College Boyer Bazelais
1ère A.F.
Keshny Destin
Ecole Adv. St-Laurent
6ème A.F.
Jean Wilkens
Ecole Adv. St-Laurent
2ème AF
Casulme Guerda
Ecole Adv. St-Laurent
5ème A.F.
Merzil Mickenson
Ecole Inter-Caraibes
3ème Secondaire
Vanessa Athur
Ecole Adv. St Laurent
6ème AF
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Testimonies
Mr. Gwénaël Apollon
«A good man does not look at physical
characteristics but knows how to discern
the deeper qualities that make people
human, and therefore brothers.»
I express my gratitude because without your support I would not graduate in Accounting
Sciences at IHECE University, as this is economically beyond the means of my parents.
They are very touched by your generosity and join me in thanking you.
The YMCA is a second family for me; I am proud to be a product of the YMCA.
With many thanks, please accept the expression of my respectful feelings.
Ruth Namar Ruben
Martin Luther King
YMCA d'Haiti, my inspiring and fulfillment space.
I am Witny Etienne, 23 years old; I am one of the first members of YMCA d'Haiti in the Portau-Prince community Konbit Center. I have been at the Y since 2001, I am trained and
supported by the YMCA, being a beneficiary of the Scholarship program called Potekole, and
I am spared from the terrible fate of young people like me who do not attend school for lack of
means. The Y offers me the opportunity to live my passion and to be on the way to fulfill my dreams of artists
putting myself in the spotlight to argue my skills in each event. With my experiences at the YMCA d' Haiti, I
learn to give back and to be useful to my community by helping kids in the Afterschool program of the
YMCA d' Haiti. I thank the YMCA for all it has done for me. I am a man with great goals and dreams; the
YMCA d' Haiti puts me on the road to success and is empowering my character.
Marie-Rose Destin, Adult Literacy Program
I was born in Galet, Laboule community, I grew up there, I am 50 years old, and I am a mother
of four children. I have never been to school, I spent 48 years of my life in illiteracy, often not
dignified by the shame of not being able to sign my name and read a letter or a Bible verse at
Church. I missed a lot of opportunities in my life because of it, even in my flesh I have endured
the same suffering, this pain slowly disappeared through the YMCA literacy program in Haiti that I joined
two years ago. I have learned the alphabet at the beginning because the instructor has often mentioned that
the alphabet is the basis of reading. I learned to count beyond a hundred, I can write my name and read the
other's names, and I even started reading few sentences in the Bible. Today when a child takes its first
chirping in the alphabet I am able to help. I thank the YMCA d'Haiti to make me reconcile with the illiteracy
past I wore like a cross and thanks to the YMCA I will not be the post woman of my conviction letter for lack
of illiteracy.
...that they all may be one!
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«The creative personality must think and
judge for itself since the moral progress of
society depends exclusively on its
independence.»
Albert Einstein
...that they all may be one!
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«Perfect Valor is to do, without a witness,
all that we could do before the whole
world.»
La Rochefoucauld
...that they all may be one!
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«We ourselves feel that what we are
doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the
ocean would be less because of that
missing drop.»
Mère Teresa
...that they all may be one!
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« As we let our own light shine, we
unconsciously give other people
permission to do the same. »
Nelson Mandela
...that they all may be one!
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«Toute éducation humaine doit préparer
chacun à vivre pour autrui, afin de revivre
dans autrui.»
Auguste Comte
EMPOWERING YOUTH AND
BUILDING COMMUNITIES
Employees and Volunteers
Gwénaël Apollon
Sandra Edouard
Dorly Gordon Jeffrey Oriol
Stéphania Luzehomme
Harold JN-Baptiste
Wenderson Beauchamps
Ivens Dalmacy
Marie Jessica Lizaire
Sherline Louisius
Marthe-Dala Abraham
Ermanie Alexandre
Clairmorange Ruben
Marjorie Sandaire
Martine B. Perceval
Aram Seraphin
Genor Silin
Osny Basile
Guerson Louis
Febert Roberson
Ketlie Basenel
Augustin Johnson
Boncoeur Ricky Valery
Alcéma Wilben
Anaïla Dorinvil
Alayna Abraham
Sasha Robine Abraham
Mike K. Nichol’s C. Bertrand
Durand Pierre Jn Paul
Veillard Steevens Roobins
Patrick Perceval
Boyer Théodore
...that they all may be one!
Farola Louissaint
Wisler Mésidor
Jean Kencès Péroné
Chantal René
Jn François Yves Tommy
Christina St Eloi
Oswald Chery
Stéphanie Pierre
Sherley Charles Devis
Dieujuste Ricardo
Dieujuste Bindjy
Witny Etienne
Bathrony Catchina
Carmelle Désima
Carl Paul
Wildjy Noël
Pygeol Christelle
Samuel Charles
Emmanuel Dumesle
Marquise Mérissé
Sterline Jean Louis
Janvier Marc Kliff
Joseph Steevens A. Samuel
Remarais Darline
Attis James
Christian Steeve Gilot
Sylvain Wilner
Margine Joseph
Glémaud Mistrald
Sherla Jean Pierre
Génélus Rebby
Leger Jn Gardy
Yves Paul
Génélus Chadrac
Don Dave Michel
Jn Belony Fortuné
Jn Marc Désulmé
Cassandra Pierre Louis
Ocean Samson
2014 National Board
Roges Lamothe
Paula Gavin
Kurt Jean Charles
Edwige Baron
Wilfrid Thenor
Elisabeth Coriolan
Evens Jerome
Junior Etienne
Jn Joseph Exumé
Maritza Beaubrun
Thomas Wells
Karine Apollon
Régine Rene Labrouse
Artisans de la Paix
(2010 - 2014):
Rodelin Charles
Nicole Magloire
Constantin Thénor
Regine René Labrousse
Jean Mirvil
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Those who live are those who fight
Those whose a firm purpose fills the soul and the front
Those who with a high destiny climb the rugged summit
Those who walk thoughtful, loving a sublime goal
Having before their eyes constantly, day and night,
Or some holy labor or some great love
It is the Holy Prophet prostrated before the ark,
It is the worker, shepherd worker patriarch.
Those whose heart is good, those whose days are full.
Those ones are living, Lord! The others, I pity them.
Victor Hugo
Partners and Donators
Joe Summer
Phil Simmons
Joanne Dunn
Jackie Martinez
Laurie Ellis
Todd Bray
Stephanie Salamah
Kevin Kebede
George Romell
Timothy Helm
Michael Weil
Ken Colloton
David Phelps
Bob Catelli
Antonio Merino
Paul Gavin
Linda Gavin
Lucy Friedman
Bill Ulfelder
Michele Delerme
Deborah Martin
America Canas
Jeni Halliday
Shelly Wimpfheimer
Roges Lamothe
Paula and John Gavin
Lunie Jouthe
Magalie Boyer
Thomas Wells
Dr. Wilfrid Thenor
Evens Jérôme
Elisabeth Coriolan
Joseph Etienne
Marytza Beaubrun
Nico Gourdet
Raphael Jaar
Marie Josée Beaubrun
Dominique Boyer
Ery St Germain
Gwénaël Apollon
Marie Laurence Boyer
Ambassade Américaine
Partenaire des Amériques
Food for the poor, Haïti
Caribbean Bottling (Culligan)
SOGEDIPA
Charles Michael Barry
Robert Charles Josiah Beevers
James John Delia
Jacqueline Susan Hurley
Ronald Kenneth Knott
Joseph Michael Latessa
Dwight John Loren
Jordan Leigh O’Neill
Stephen David Petty
Alexander Timothy Price
Joshua Edward Whitham
Jen Batelli
Darrell Johnson
Baron Herdelin-Doherty
Maryann Mildenberger
J/PHRO
ToTAL/RTI
Ministère du Tourisme
Jackie Martinez-Vasquez
Fondatiion UPS
Rotary
...that they all may be one!
Rayda Marquez
Alliance Mondiale des YMCA (WAY)
Alliance Latine Amerique et Caraïbéenne des
YMCA (LACA)
YMCA of Greater Rochester
Y-USA-World Service
YMCA of Germany
YMCA of Japan
YMCA of the USA - Neil Nicoll
Ridgewood YMCA - Rick Claydon
YMCA of Greater New York- Jack Lund
AnnArbor YMCA - Cathi Duchon
YMCA of Greater Houston Area - Clark Baker
YMCA of Summit NJ - Paul Kieltyka
YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit - Reid Thebault
YMCA of Greater Seattle - Robert Gilbertson
Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA - Tom Looby
Somerset Hills YMCA - David Carcieri
Channel Islands YMCA - Sal Cisneros
YMCA of Greater DesMoines - Vernon Delpesce
YMCA of Greater Boston - Kevin Washington
YMCAs of Quebec
YMCA of Southern Arizona - Dane Woll
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago – Richard Malone
Philadelphia Freedom Valley YMCA – John Flynn
Retirement Fund Staff - John Preis
Cathleen Laporte/Athletes for Charity
Banque de la République d'Haïti
Fondation l'Athlétique d'Haïti
Circus of Dreams
Minitère de la Jeunesse, des Sports et de l’Action
Civique (MJSAC)
Hôpital Bernard Mevs
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BUILDING COMMUNITIES”