EMPOWERING THE HAITIAN PEOPLE

Economic Stimulus Projects for Work and Action (ESPWA) is a Haitian‐led nonprofit organization registered in the United States as a 501 (c) (3) and in Haiti. Launched in January 2010 at the aftermath of the January 12, 2010 earthquake, we work on building the long‐term capacity of Haitian organizations and Haiti. We are indeed a bridge‐builder with a Haitian-led leadership network with members in both Haiti and the US.

ESPWA focuses on transformational, systemic, sustainable and impactful change that is anchored by local leadership and molded by local communities. Our belief is that:
- Building sustainable solutions to structural socio-economic problems takes more than program delivery capacity building – it requires that we connect with stakeholders in a meaningful manner to transform our development context into an aligned and effective ecosystem of actors and initiatives.
- When we bridge boundaries and work with others, we achieve greater levels of change than we could alone.
- Passion, determination, creativity and an inclusive vision can make the impossible possible. Click to read more.

NEWSLETTER SIGN UP

Help us build the capacity of Haitian communities and organizations. Learn how you can make a difference in the lives of Haiti’s people.
Subscribe Now

CURRENT INITIATIVES

View all  

Rebuilding the Grand’Anse Region

Early in October 2016, Hurricane Matthew, the first Category 4 Hurricane to impact Haiti in over 50 years ravaged the Southern Region of Haiti which includes the Grand’Anse.

haiti post hurricane matthew

The Haiti Community Foundation

The Haiti Community Foundation’s Vision is to develop and institutionalize an inclusive development formula which is Haiti-led, community driven, and effective for the benefit of Haitian communities.

HCFI Volunteers

NEWS

Grand'Anse, Haiti after the hurrican Matthew

Help 2000 Haitian Families Regain Self-Sufficiency

We’re raising $20,000 to help 2,000 Haitian families regain self-sufficiency via GlobalGiving, the premier crowdfunding platform for organizations around the world ( we’ve already raised $80,000 from Haiti and international sources!) The campaign ends on March 30. Please donate now and share with your network. Donate $25 Monthly In Creole, we say “Men anpil, chaj pa […]

Recycling proj photo 3

ESPWA’s President Marie-Rose Romain Murphy was contracted as a Community Engagement and Livelihoods Specialist in the communities of Dame Marie and Abricots.

As part of a UNDP (United Nations Development Program) funded project focused on removing and recycling trees encumbering farming land parcels in the Grand’Anse, our President Marie-Rose Romain Murphy was recently contracted as a Community Engagement and Livelihoods Specialist in the communities of Dame Marie and Abricots. It was part of a recovery project designed […]