Alex Lizzappi

This presentation is exploring practical, market-based tools that can generate real daily income for entrepreneurs living in extreme poverty and in communities without reliable grid power. One of the clearest near-term opportunities is a small solar-powered phone-charging and productive-use kiosk. We have prepared a complete interactive Deployment Package centered on the ALLPOWERS R600 portable power […]

Myrlande Constant’s Beaded Tapestries Shine as Cultural Ambassadors for Haiti in Ohio Myrlande Constant, a trailblazing Haitian artist, is captivating audiences at the Akron Art Museum with her vibrant, intricately beaded tapestries, known as drapo. These works, rich with Haitian Vodou symbolism, history, and narratives, are on display through January 4, 2026, in the exhibition

The world is abuzz with talk of resilience. From the Davos-bound boardrooms of multinational corporations to the innovation labs of tech giants, the message is clear: in an age of unprecedented volatility, the ability to adapt, innovate, and thrive is paramount. But what do these high-level discussions on climate resilience, supply chain stability, and inclusive

Every girl deserves the power to shape her own life, to voice her dreams, and to take action to make them a reality. This power is called “agency,” and for girls in marginalized communities, it is a daily struggle and a hard-won victory. Here at Haiti Now, as we work to empower girls who have

Haitian Context Overview Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, with a GDP per capita of approximately $1,300 (World Bank, 2023) and over 60% of the population living below the poverty line. The economy is heavily informal, with an estimated 80% of workers engaged in informal activities, such as street vending and small-scale