Case Study: Association Of The Peasant Of Fondwa
Association of the Peasant of Fondwa (APF) is a Haitian born Non Governmental Organization created with the mission of “seeking to empower peasants in rural Haiti to use their own resources to help themselves, the community of Fondwa, and the nearby villages”. Their strategy is to identify problems in the above mentioned community and set priorities. Part of their strategy also involves developing basic infrastructure such as roads, water, health, education and technical assistance in agriculture and animal husbandry.
The story behind the organization goes back to 1988, when there was no basic infrastructure in Fondwa. By basic infrastructure, it is meant that there was no access to roads, drinkable water, health care, education, telephone, …show more content…
Access to the hospital was really difficult due to the fact that people who live in far regions could not get there unless they walked for miles, or take a bus while hoping that they will make it there. The APF clinic brings healthcare closer to people, and the opportunity to buy medications at a lower rate.
As far Agriculture goes, the APF is helping the Fondwa community to fight against deforestation, which happen to cover a lot of ground as forestation drops from 60 percent to 2 percent in the in less than 20 years. In addition, the agricultural yield is really decreasing as a result of deforestation, which is directly caused by erosion. The agricultural help involves building irrigation reservoirs, tree-plantings programs, and educate peasants, children, and any other involved party concerned about the issue.
The biggest challenge the APF has faced was the earthquake of January 2010. They had to rebuild everything and start almost all over again. The lack of support from the government should also be mentioned as some projects require government approval, and in many instances it is a process that takes a long time. Up to this day, the FPA remain a solid and functional organization evolving steadily towards bettering life in the Fondwa
The story behind the organization goes back to 1988, when there was no basic infrastructure in Fondwa. By basic infrastructure, it is meant that there was no access to roads, drinkable water, health care, education, telephone, …show more content…
Access to the hospital was really difficult due to the fact that people who live in far regions could not get there unless they walked for miles, or take a bus while hoping that they will make it there. The APF clinic brings healthcare closer to people, and the opportunity to buy medications at a lower rate.
As far Agriculture goes, the APF is helping the Fondwa community to fight against deforestation, which happen to cover a lot of ground as forestation drops from 60 percent to 2 percent in the in less than 20 years. In addition, the agricultural yield is really decreasing as a result of deforestation, which is directly caused by erosion. The agricultural help involves building irrigation reservoirs, tree-plantings programs, and educate peasants, children, and any other involved party concerned about the issue.
The biggest challenge the APF has faced was the earthquake of January 2010. They had to rebuild everything and start almost all over again. The lack of support from the government should also be mentioned as some projects require government approval, and in many instances it is a process that takes a long time. Up to this day, the FPA remain a solid and functional organization evolving steadily towards bettering life in the Fondwa