FAQ
AWE
Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE): (AWE) is a program supporting the development of women entrepreneurs around the world to create and lead the successful businesses with ease, certainty, and enjoyment. This is made possible through the U.S.Embassy.
WHAT IS AWE's STORY?
To augment the existing slate of projects focused on women and economic empowerment, the State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) launched the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), a new program supporting the growth of women entrepreneurs around the world. AWE was developed to support the White House-led Global Development and Prosperity (W-GDP) Initiative, which is designed to empower women worldwide to fulfill their economic potential, creating conditions for increased stability, security, and prosperity for all. The target is to reach 50 million women by 2025 by promoting an enabling environment that reduces barriers and facilitates women’s participation in the economy.. Read more
HOW CAN I BE INVOLVED, I'M NOT A BUSINESS OWNER OR AN ENTREPRENEUR BUT I HAVE TIME AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, CAN I BE INVOLVED?
One of the biggest needs from our community is access to mentorship, If you're interested please fill out this form
WHAT DO THE ENTREPRENEURS THAT PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM RECEIVE ?
All selected applicants will receive a membership at Impact Hub Port-au-Prince (A place that offers entrepreneurs a unique ecosystem of resources, inspiration, and collaboration opportunities to grow the positive impact of their work.
- Health and Wellness
- Legal and Financial Planning
- Business Operations
- Design Thinking
- User-Centered Design
- Branding, Marketing and storytelling
HOW WERE THEY SELECTED?
WHAT OTHER COUNTRIES ARE PARTICIPATING IN THE AWE PROGRAM?
HOW OFTEN WILL THE AWE PROGRAM TAKE PLACE?
We are planning to launch a new cohort once a year.
DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION (WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU) ?
Please fill out this form, You should expect a response within 48hrs. Thank you.
Impact Hub
Impact Hub Port-Au-Prince takes an authentic approach to developing community, inspiring members through sustainable practices. Emphasizing progressive inclusivity and transparency, Impact Hub aims to preserve and expand Port-Au-Prince’s creative and thriving entrepreneurial culture. We hope to reach maximum effectiveness with the intentional practice of accountability. Guided by love, respect, honor, and trust, we always seek to refine, elevate, and restore the health of our community.
Infinitum Humanitarian Systems
will direct a training and operations program within Impact Hub called GeoHaiti. GeoHaiti trains adults on geospatial information systems (GIS) that serve to improve community disaster resilience. Training topics include community communications, water and sanitation management, environmental preservation, public health measures, community disease surveillance, sustainable infrastructure, and hazard analysis.
Living Building Challenge
Kay Tita will be the greenest commercial building in Haiti since it will be constructed according to The Living Building Challenge (LBC) standards, considered the most rigorous environmental performance standard. People from around the world use this regenerative design framework to create spaces that produce more energy than they utilize.
MUCE
MUCE EDUCATES is an organization co-founded by Barthelemy Mervil, David Pierre-Louis’ brother, and utilizes arts promote intercultural exchange and to bring an end to cyclical poverty. MUCE is committed to teaching the visual arts to youth in urban areas so that they may compete in the global market. The organization provides educational workshops and opportunities for the emerging labor force with an emphasis on production in arts and culture.
Haiti Coffee Co
Haiti Coffee Co. is a U.S. based company that imports Haitian Coffee while working towards infrastructure development that directly benefits the farmers from whom they source. The organization provides solutions that address deforestation, environmental sustainability, agriculture training, and infrastructure development.
Impact Bio Energy
Seattle‐based startup, Impact Bioenergy, manufactures and sells bioenergy systems that convert organic waste materials into renewable natural gas and fertilizer with zero waste.
Ambient Water
Ambient Water (formerly AWG International) is Washington state based company that uses a patented technology that transforms humidity into an abundant source of safe, clean water.
Startup Week
Startup Week brings entrepreneurs, local leaders, and friends together over five days to build momentum for their vision for change.
The DoSchool
The DoSchool develops experiential learning programs centered around innovation and facilitates opportunities for entrepreneurs to move from ideation to implementation.
Yes Baby I Like It Raw
Yes Baby I Like it Raw helps people tap into their raw potential and “process the unprocessed life” by developing health and wellness programming such as yoga meditation, and nutrition.
Days for Girls
Days for Girls puts freedom and opportunity back into the hands of women and girls by providing sustainable hygiene solutions.
