Welcome to Haiti On The Rise, and Thank You for Visiting Us!
Haiti On The Rise is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting the people of Haiti in building vibrant communities. Through ongoing projects and programs in Education, Construction & Reconstruction, and Food & Healthcare Distribution, we assist the Haitian people in improving their quality of life.
In Haiti, recoveries from the devastating January 2010 Earthquake, Hurricane Matthew in October 2016, and the August 2021 Earthquake have been painfully slow and further complicated by the socio-political and economic problems there. With belief in the motto “men anpil, chay pa lou,” – a Haitian proverb that means “many hands lighten the load,” – Haiti On The Rise attempts to improve the daily lives of the communities we serve in Haiti. While committed to improving lives and transforming communities, we partner with those who have been working for centuries in Haiti to better the living conditions of the unfortunate. By doing so, Haiti On The Rise enhances the impact of those who are already making a difference. Please help us make our vision of Haiti become a reality.
Thank you to all who participated in our 10th Annual Gala and to those who helped us during 2025 through Spring 2026. Because of your support, La Grotte High School’s 2nd Floor has been crowned with a roof; the Scholarship Program continues to grow; and the Vialet Primary School embarks upon another academic year.
If you are unable to attend but would like to support Haiti On The Rise’s 11th year of humanitarian work in Student Scholarships, Construction & Reconstruction, and Food & Healthcare Distributions, please click on this Donate button or visit our DONATE page. You may provide your support to Haiti On The Rise at any time via PayPal, Debit Card, or Credit Card on that page. Haiti On The Rise and the people of Haiti whom we serve thank you fully for all of your support! All that we accomplish is because of you – our loving, giving supporters! Thank you so much. We hope to see you soon.
Areas of Focus
Education
Haiti has a very limited public education system, thus most students’ only option is to attend private school. Although tuition is inexpensive by western standards, many families cannot afford it, and their children stay home or only attend school irregularly. This has led to a 39% illiteracy rate and few economic opportunities. Haiti On The Rise is committed to making a difference by contributing towards rebuilding the education infrastructure and helping children and adults attend school.
Construction
Our Construction & Reconstruction projects in building schools, community centers, homes, and churches are often in response to natural catastrophes such as the 2010 Earthquake, 2016’s Hurricane Matthew, the 2021 Earthquake, and other issues. Currently, a roof has been placed atop our La Grotte High School project so that the 2nd Floor may soon be used for educational purposes as the 1st Floor has been for the past two years. The new High School is in a community that was lacking such an institution.
Food & Healthcare
The people of Haiti struggle with an overburdened and undersupplied food & healthcare system – problems exacerbated by the 2010 Earthquake, 2016’s Hurricane Matthew, the 2021 Earthquake, and recent socio-political issues. Through our volunteer network and local partnerships in on the ground, Haiti On The Rise is committed to improving the procurement and distribution of food & healthcare to communities in need.
Pastoral Endeavors
Faith is essential in the lives of the Haitian people. Such beliefs provide enduring strength, allow those to persevere through life’s hardships, overcome insurmountable situations, and carry on. Haiti On The Rise is committed to supporting this fundamental component of the Haitian culture. By helping to restore and rebuild community and faith centers that have been destroyed, people of faith are able to gather and support one another once again.