History: Why Construction Training in Haiti?

Haiti is a country rich with culture, capable individuals, and communities. Because of Haiti’s complex history, the vast majority of Haitians do not have the opportunities or resources to live out their dreams, let alone provide for their basic needs.

Responding to this reality, Lakou NFP was founded in 2017 and grounded in the ideology that, if equipped with quality education and opportunities, Haitians will change Haiti. Our program participants receive unparalleled on-the-job-site & in-classroom skill development coupled with a solid income base that allows them to take care of their families. Additionally, Haiti is highly prone to both hurricanes and earthquakes.

Lakou’s program teaches disaster-resilient construction techniques that mitigate the risk that Haitians live with every day.

Since its inception, Lakou NFP has engaged over 20 construction training participants in intensive on-the-job and classroom learning. We have successfully launched a social enterprise for construction contracts and built relationships with the greater community for continued collective progress.