Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, with 80% of the population living under the poverty line and 54% in abject poverty. Two-thirds of all Haitians depend on the agricultural sector, mainly small-scale subsistence farming, and remain vulnerable to damage from frequent natural disasters, exacerbated by the country's widespread deforestation. (Source: CIA World Factbook)
December 2010 Update
December 8 | The president of Haiti is urging candidates in the country's disputed presidential election to ask their supporters to call off large protests that have paralyzed the capital.
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December 15 | The Ministry of Health (MSPP) has reported 2,193 deaths and 46,749 hospitalised cases of cholera since the beginning of the outbreak.
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The city of Pignon in north central Haiti faces many challenges including lack of running water, limited access to electricity, very little economic opportunity, and deplorable road conditions...READ MORE>
Currently, there are approx 2,500 students attending the 17 schools. Many of the students do not receive proper nutrition or even a basic meal before attending school. With the School Feeding Program, one meal is offered to every child that attends select schools...READ MORE>
In May of 2008, Bright Hope partnered with Pastor Jephthe of Pignon Ministries to begin a Micro Loan Program. After attending a training course in money management, participants would receive a loan to begin a small business. With the original loan being...READ MORE>
