On the humid night of August 14, 1791, deep in the forests near what is now Morne Rouge , in northern Haiti, enslaved Africans and maroons gathered in defiance of the French colonial system. This historic meeting-known as Bwa Kayiman —was both spiritual and political, and it would spark the Haitian....
A couple of weeks ago, SOIL’s research team met with our partners at Aquaya to explore what sanitation service demand looks like among Cap-Haitien residents who are: Not EkoLakay clients. Are actively seeking a sanitation solution for their household. Currently have a household toilet (such as a pit....
“...women, brave as stars at dawn.” Edwidge Danticant, ‘Breath, Eyes, Memory’ It’s International Women’s Day , a moment to amplify the voices of trailblazers, changemakers, and everyday heroes. This year’s theme, #AccelerateAction , is a call to move faster toward a world where everyone, regardless....
Haiti’s history is a testament to the unyielding spirit of its people. At SOIL, we take great pride in being an organization operated and managed primarily by Haitians, and we are incredibly fortunate to witness the strength of the Haitian spirit every day. This Haitian Independence Day, we dedicate....
SOIL’s Research Team ( Winnie Felix-Jean , Maya Lubeck-Shricker , Bridj Ozeris , and Miselie Fanor Pierre ) was recently awarded an Honorable Mention from the Davidson Gwatkin Equity Measurement Prize committee for its innovative use of the Equity Measurement Tool. This recognition highlights SOIL’s....
Over the past decade, the SOIL research and operations teams have experimented with windrow composting as a way to expedite our composting process. When we first started conducting research on windrow composting methods in 2022 we had about 8,000 people on the EkoLakay service. Since then we have....
CLE The Centre Haitien du Leadership et de l’Excellence (Haitian Centre for Leadership and Excellence, CLE) was born out of a vision to tackle Haiti’s leadership challenges, particularly in the wake of the devastating 2010 earthquake. Amid the efforts to rebuild the country, a glaring absence stood....
Dear Friend, As an organization based in Haiti for over 18 years, we know what it is like to work alongside Haitians – who are some of the strongest, bravest, kindest, and most hard-working people we have ever known. Each morning, as the first light breaks over the city, Cap-Haitien is already alive....
Sanitation is SOIL’s business and our passion, and we understand that the provision of immediate sanitation access is all the more critical at this moment in Haiti’s history, given the ongoing and complex humanitarian crisis that continues to unfold. Despite unremitting challenges, the SOIL team has....
Thank you to everyone who has reached out to ask about the safety of SOIL's staff in Haiti. Despite the current situation in Port au Prince and ongoing instability around the country, our team members remain safe in Cap-Haitien as we continue to navigate the current challenges. Though our hearts are....
