Project Report
| Jul 30, 2018
Training new artisans on reusable pad project
By Cherie Abbanat | Executive Director
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Sonia
Haiti Projects has started training approximately 120 Haitian women in the Fond des Blancs area to manufacture reusable sanitary pads. The end goal is to have 50 women produce sanitary pads; 20 women educate about menstrual health and care of the pads; 50 women to sell the pads; and 100 women on financial literacy training. So far, the women have produced a total of 1,500 pads! They are currently working on an order of 6,000 pads. They have learned new skills such as sewing, cutting, packaging, washing, and cleaning. We interviewed, Marie Therese and Sonia, two women who have expressed the importance of the project from a financial standpoint. Other women have shared their interest in selling the pads in the market place. We expect to see benefits for not only the women producing the pads, but also the women who are selling and using the pads.
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Marie Therese
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Feb 28, 2018
Professional Development at the Artisan Workshop
By Cherie Miot Abbanat | CEO
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Professional Development Seminary in January
In January, the Haiti Projects women artisans gathered for a professional development seminar. They were asked what was working, not working and how we could improve working conditions. Many of the women were thrilled with their new workshop space. Clarisse, talked about the importance lighting and ventillation. Marte talked about about getting used to the modern facilities, especially the toilettes and automatic lights. Otheres spoke about the need to learn new rules about keeping spaces and places clean. A few artisans, however, mentioned that they had to get used to going to a new location and that they had to get used to all working together, instead of being separated into different buildings. Our professional development team from Haiti, Ginette and Yanick, took much care to help the women work through the many changes that moving to a new space can bring. We expect that as we settle into our new space, that all will benefit from the upgrade.
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Nov 27, 2017
Clarisse Embroiders Haiti Projects' New Products
By Cherie Miot Abbanat | CEO
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Clarisse Embroidering Haiti Projects' Laundry Bag
Claisse is one of Haiti Projects' top embroiderers. Clarisse is the goto person for all new designs that are in production and works closely with the Artisanat Director. Clarisse's work is top notch; she works quickly, accurately, and also is able to help us understand what works/doesn't work with new designs. Clarisse also teaches the craft of embroidery to others, and tells us that her daughter is quickly learning to do some of the hardest stitiches. Clarisse is assigned to the Haiti Projects' newest line of women's heirloom products for the US retail market. Here she is embroidering on the 100% linen laundry bag that will be part of Haiti Projects' spring 2018 collection. Clarisse's wages help to pay for food, clothing, and her kids school fees.
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Hand Embroidery
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