We believe in providing Haiti's future leaders with the resources and connections that they need to re-build Haiti's economy. To that end, we focus on strengthening existing systems in Haiti that will create the greatest impact. Rather than simply delivering aid, we aim to ensure that this work is sustainable by forging critical partnerships and offering skills training that opens the door to better opportunities.
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.
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.
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 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. 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.
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 (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 brings entrepreneurs, local leaders, and friends together over five days to build momentum for their vision for change.
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 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 puts freedom and opportunity back into the hands of women and girls by providing sustainable hygiene solutions.
Academy of Women Entrepreneur (AWE) is an international program to teach women around the world to be successful entrepreneurs. There are specific challenges that women face as business owners from gender inequality, limited funding, balancing responsibilities, inadequate support, limited knowledge, unfavorable business environment, and timidity. These are the root why so many ran businesses fail. Research has shown countries that have strong presence of women entrepreneurs are stronger economically in addition to being more peaceful. Our goal is to empower women to enable them be more successful as entrepreneurs.In this 12-week program participants will refine their business through an online course Dreambuilder, as well as in-person workshops and seminars every Saturday Fall 2019, at Impact Hub Port-au-Prince.
Status: Active & Seeking Mentors
We are building a 100% sustainable six-story state of the art community resource center. This 17,000 sq ft collaborative space will be a reliable and globally connected resource hub for leaders in Port-au-Prince to build out their impact-inspired visions.
Our targeted focus sets a new standard for how the future of Port-au-Prince will be designed and we are leveraging the International Living Future Institute’s most rigorous proven performance standard for the creation of our building - we are in pursuit of The Living Building Challenge.
In the space: Community Cafe, Hostel, Impact Hub Port-au-Prince Coworking, Tech & Innovation Center, Data Science Center, Education Center, Health & Wellness Center, Entrepreneur Development Center and Tita’s Apartment
Status: Raising Capital
Our Team: Tyler Engle Architects, SOGETRA HAITI, Studio Drum Collaborative, Impact Bioenergy,
