LIDÈ Haiti

"Rebuilding Dreams: The Story of Emmanie" Meet Emmanie, born in Mapou Chevalier, Gonaïves. Her journey with Lidè began thanks to a community leader, Konpè Castin, who invited her to join our activities in 2015. Though she initially felt at ease, her path took an unexpected turn when she became pregnant. Overwhelmed by shame, Emmanie decided to leave the program. But that’s not where her story ends. One of Lidè's mentors, Madame Soeurette Rigodon, (now our Country Director), never gave up on her. Through regular visits, encouragement, and unwavering support, she helped Emmanie reconnect with herself and eventually rejoin the program. Emmanie shares how Lidè became her lifeline during her most challenging times. It was more than just a program, it was a source of growth, empowerment, and self-care. Year after year, she not only participated actively but also gave back to the program by helping with various activities, as a gesture of gratitude for the positive impact it had on her life. Two years ago, she joined Lidè's professional program, pursuing her passion for fashion design at a vocational school in Gonaïves. Today, she has graduated and is already creating stunning garments to support herself and her family. In her own words: "Now, I can take care of myself and my family. I’ve learned to dream, but most importantly, Lidè has helped me make those dreams a reality." Despite her success, Emmanie continues to make sacrifices. Without her own sewing machine, she works diligently every day at her school’s workshop. Her ultimate goal? To become a renowned fashion designer and to support young women in Mapou facing similar challenges, just as Lidè supported her. "I am so grateful. Lidè is my life because, through Lidè, I was able to rebuild my life," she says. Emmanie’s story is a powerful reminder of the transformative impact of perseverance, mentorship, and community support. She is proof that, with the right guidance and belief in oneself, dreams can indeed become reality. #Inspiration #Empowerment #Resilience #CommunitySupport #WomenInFashion #DreamBig #TransformativeJourney

In 2024, Lidè turned ten! To mark this milestone, we are delighted to celebrate some of our most noteworthy achievements over the decade. Every week until the end of December, we'll be sharing the achievements from each year-progress made possible by the devotion of our staff, community, Board, and supporters. In 2023, Lidè : * Receives a $200k grant from Start Small, Jack Dorsey’s girls education initiative, to support the continuous growth of the scholarship program. * Creates, in collaboration with a pro-bono consultant, an evaluation system to capture outcomes, investigate the results of the programs and foster continuous improvement. *Launches a new chess program through a partnership and fundraiser with Chess.com. *Joins a regional Child Protection Working Group in Gonaïves. Check out the full ten year timeline at the link in our bio. #Lide10Years #MilestoneCelebration #EmpowerGirls #EducationForAll #CommunityImpact #NonProfitSuccess #ContinuousImprovement #ChessForChange #ChildProtectionInitiative #SocialGrowth

In 2024, Lidè turned ten! To mark this milestone, we are delighted to celebrate some of our most noteworthy achievements over the decade. Every week until the end of December, we'll be sharing the achievements from each year-progress made possible by the devotion of our staff, community, Board, and supporters. In 2022, Lidè : *Expands its primary and secondary educational scholarships by 850% growing from 134 girls to 1,150. *Partners with the Haitian Psychology Association to create a comprehensive psychosocial support program in Les Coteaux that reaches 4,000 people. *Launches a new program for unhoused orphan girls in Gonaïves. *Presents its work in a global Earth Day panel on girls education and climate change. *Participates in TheirWorld’s “Let Me Learn” campaign to promote universal education at the UN Transforming Education Summit. Check out the full ten year timeline at the link in our bio. #Lide10Years #EmpowerGirls #EducationForAll #HaitianYouth #CommunitySupport #PsychoSocialCare #GirlPower #OrphanSupport #SustainableDevelopment #GlobalImpact

In 2024, Lidè turned ten! To mark this milestone, we are delighted to celebrate some of our most noteworthy achievements over the decade. Every week until the end of December, we'll be sharing the achievements from each year-progress made possible by the devotion of our staff, community, Board, and supporters. In 2021, Lidè : * Celebrates the life of our beloved co-founder Dr. Kathryn Adams after her passing. *Receives a grant from the Obama Foundation’s Girls Opportunity Alliance fund to offer psychosocial support programs in Les Coteaux. *Has its work promoted by Michelle Obama to her 45 million social media followers on Giving Tuesday. *Receives a transformative three-year gift from the Anderson Foundation, enabling programs to expand by 50% to serve 1,200 girls. * Releases its first Annual Report and achieves a fundraising record of more than $1.6 million raised by the end of the year. Check out the full ten year timeline at the link in our bio. #Lide10Years #DecadeOfChange #EmpowerGirls #ImpactfulJourney #CelebratingAchievements #CommunitySupport #LegacyOfLove #GivingBack #SocialGood

Lidè Haiti recently celebrated the holiday season with beautiful parties for our teachers and staff, filled with delicious food, music and dancing. As we approach the holidays and welcome a new year, I want to honor the dedication of our Lidè team. I am proud of what we have accomplished amidst the challenges and difficult times we faced in 2024. Our ability to reach new goals while navigating the evolving challenges in Haiti is a testament to our resilience and determination. - Executive Director Jacques César

Enjoy this heartfelt video of our participants sharing the impact of their experiences building creativity and resilience last summer in our dynamic summer camp program. Invest in these girls' future with a donation at the link in our bio. #HeartfeltMoments #CreativeCamp #ResilienceBuilding #SummerExperiences #DynamicLearning #InspiringStories #CampLifeJoy #philanthropy

We are thrilled to be a grantee of the distinguished Wayfarer Foundation, whose singular work and approach are highlighted in the article below in the Washington Post.

We are sharing responses to some questions we have received about our request for applications for web design services. Attached is the Q and A along with the request for applications, which now includes budget information as well. Deadline to apply is January 15th. #haitiansintech#webdesign

Why do you support Lidè? 💫 We always ask our donors why they're inspired to give, and their answers breathe life into our work. 💫 Whether they are galvanized by the importance of empowering women and girls, their love of the arts, the transformative power of education, or a family member who taught them about philanthropy, we are grateful for each gift. We invite you to make a social investment and donate today to support our programs at the link in our bio. #supportgirlseducation #givingTuesday #whydoyougive #inspiration #empowerwomen #empowergirls #girlseducation #letgirlslearn #bethechange #donate #philanthropy #makeadifference #socialimpact #womenempowerment #artseducation #transformlives #communitysupport

Why do you support Lidè? 💫 We always ask our donors why they're inspired to give, and their answers breathe life into our work. 💫 Whether they are galvanized by the importance of empowering women and girls, their love of the arts, the transformative power of education, or a family member who taught them about philanthropy, we are grateful for each gift. We invite you to make a social investment and donate today to support our programs at the link in our bio. #supportgirlseducation #givingTuesday #whydoyougive #inspiration #empowerwomen #empowergirls #girlseducation #letgirlslearn #bethechange #donate #philanthropy #makeadifference #socialimpact #womenempowerment #artseducation #transformlives #communitysupport