A key characteristic of a strong community is that neighbors show up for each other in times of struggle. SOIL is continually inspired by the displays of solidarity among our team and Cap-Haïtien’s residents. When unprecedented floods struck Cap-Haïtien in early December, it was many hands–driven by....
As households and communities grapple with the aftermath of intense flooding in Cap-Haïtien , SOIL’s team has risen to the challenge of ensuring access to safe sanitation for EkoLakay clients, despite many obstacles. Early this month, the northern coast of Haiti was lashed by torrential rain. By....
EkoLakay client carrying waste containers through flood waters. Photo courtesy of Centre Impact These are strange times if you’re a raindrop. Gone are the days when you could predict your falling, or your freezing, but also the hardness and hygiene of your landing. Around the world, raindrops are....
Heavy rains last Saturday flooded much of the city of Cap-Haitien, leaving people wading in water and debris up to their waists. The water was unusually slow to drain as the ocean inlet was partially blocked by construction for a new bridge. Brown opaque water filled the alleyways and houses....
Today was a sunny day in Port-au-Prince and the SOIL office there celebrated the arrival of new office chickens, but the rains kept pouring down in northern Haiti and Cap-Haitien's streets are flooding. Due to poor internet connection it took us most of the day to get these photos and videos....
