Orem, Utah â January 21, 2026 âThe Haitian Development Network (HDN) Foundation is sounding an urgent call to individuals, philanthropists, and organizations worldwide. The time to act is now. Help us implement Article 32-7 of the Haitian Constitution before another generation is left behind. This critical article mandates that the State of Haiti provide every territorial division, from communal sections to departments, with essential educational establishments suited to local development, prioritizing the widespread dissemination of agricultural, vocational, cooperative, and technical training.
Born from Haitiâs 1987 Constitution, ratified on March 29, 1987, following the fall of the Duvalier regime, Article 32-7 was a revolutionary step toward democratic equity. It decentralized education to empower rural and urban communities alike. Today, with over 2 million children out of school and vast regions lacking basic training infrastructure, this promise hangs in the balance. Haiti cannot wait. Economic instability, climate threats, and educational gaps are widening daily, threatening the nationâs future stability and prosperity.
HDN Foundation is at the forefront, delivering programs that directly fulfill Article 32-7âs mandate. However, the scale of the crisis demands immediate support. Our initiatives provide hands-on training in agriculture, technical training, vocational skills, and cooperative development. These programs equip Haitians to overcome these hurdles and build self-sufficient lives.
Consider Marie, a determined mother from Northwest Haiti who faced devastating crop losses due to drought. Through HDN Foundationâs agricultural program, she gained sustainable farming skills that revitalized her land and inspired her community. âHDN Foundationâs training did not just save my farm. It gave me the power to secure my familyâs future,â Marie says. Stories like hers show what is possible, but without urgent action, millions more will miss out on these opportunities.
âArticle 32-7 is a lifeline for Haiti, but its implementation cannot be delayed any longer,â said Jacques Jonassaint, Chairman and CEO of HDN Foundation. âEvery day without equitable education deepens poverty and vulnerability. We must act decisively to provide the training that turns potential into progress. Your involvement today is essential to prevent irreversible setbacks.â
The urgency is clear. Haitiâs youth are at a crossroads, and without widespread access to these prioritized trainings, communities risk further marginalization amid rising challenges. HDN Foundation is expanding through mobile units, digital resources, and local partnerships, but we need you now to make this effort nationwide.
Act immediately. Your support is the key to unlocking Article 32-7âs full potential and averting a deepening crisis. Donate $50 to supply training materials for a farmer, $100 to host a vital vocational session, or $500 to establish a community training hub. Volunteer your skills in education or agriculture to make an on-the-ground difference. Join the first network dedicated to Haitiâs sustainable development by 2050. Visit www.hdn.org
right now to donate, volunteer, or advocate. Delay means lost opportunities. Your action today builds a resilient Haiti tomorrow. Do not let this moment pass. Stand with us and make history.
About the Haitian Development Network
The Haitian Development Network Foundation is a Utah-based nonprofit organization for Haiti, founded in 2023. Its mission is to improve the standard of living and well-being of Haitians everywhere through the production of knowledge and wealth. The Foundation envisions a Haiti that is food secure and self-reliant by 2035.
For more information, please visit hdn.org.
Media Contact:
Jacques Jonassaint
Phone: 202-913-6699
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