What Haiti Projects does

Haiti Projects, Inc. is a Massachusetts-incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 04-3407813) founded in 1994 by Sarah Hackett. Headquartered operationally in Fond des Blancs, Haiti, with a US administrative office in Sharon, Massachusetts, the organization delivers five interconnected programs targeting rural Haitian women and their families: the Maison d'Haiti Artisanat Cooperative, the Women's Health Clinic, the Community Education Center, the Girls Soccer Club, and the Beekeeping Program. In 2024 it employed 109 people, produced 5,435 artisan products, served 4,369 clinic patients, registered 944 library members, supported 122 girls in soccer, and managed 43 beehives. Country Director Fenol Jacquotin leads Haiti-based operations while US-based Executive Director Taryn Lorthe manages the US administrative function; the organization is governed by a board of directors with members including individuals with MD/MPH credentials and deep Haitian and humanitarian-development backgrounds.

The organization's revenue model combines two streams: earned revenue from product sales of hand-embroidered and knit artisan goods sold through the Maison d'Haiti brand via its own e-commerce site (maisondhaiti.com), US and Haitian retail partners, and physical events; and contributed revenue from charitable donations accepted via website, mailed checks, donor-advised funds, and stock donations (processed through donatestock.com). Artisans earn on average 262% above the Haitian national minimum wage, with over 250% average income increases after joining the cooperative. Funding relationships with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and Hershey Foundation have supported infrastructure (notably the Community Education Center), and the organization holds Fair Trade Federation membership with annual verification and Charity Navigator accreditation.

Haiti Projects does not develop or deploy proprietary technology. Its operational technology consists of a Squarespace-hosted public website (haitiprojects.org), an e-commerce storefront on maisondhaiti.com, NeonCRM for donor engagement and email subscriptions, and Amazon wishlist integration for in-kind giving. The Community Education Center operates a computer lab and cyber cafe for community use. No AI/ML capabilities, patents, proprietary software, or third-party model integrations are disclosed. The organization's primary defensible assets are its multi-decade community relationships, Fair Trade credentials, and the breadth of its interconnected program portfolio, which together constitute the second-largest employer in the Fond des Blancs region after the local hospital.

Name

Haiti Projects

Legal name

Haiti Projects, Inc.

Website

https://haitiprojects.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Haiti Projects is a 1994-founded Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating five interconnected programs — artisan cooperative, women's health, education, girls' soccer, and beekeeping — in Fond des Blancs, Haiti, serving rural women and families via donations and fair trade product sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Community Development Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219)

akta.pro primary industry

Rural Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment (BPAGABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Development & Donor-Funded Education Programs (EDADALAB), Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ), Program & Project Implementation (TA Delivery) (BPADAEAA)

Keywords

• Community development services
• Fair trade artisan products
• Women's healthcare services
• Community education programs
• Nonprofit humanitarian services

Headquarters

HQ city

Haiti

HQ country

Dominican Republic

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Artisan Goods): The Maison d'Haiti Artisanat Cooperative employs nearly 100 women who produce heirloom-quality hand-embroidered and knit products including nightgowns, tea towels, lavender sachets, and baby sweaters. Products are sold online, at retailers, and at events throughout the United States and Haiti. Proceeds from sales go directly to supporting artisans with life-changing income.
2. Donations: Haiti Projects accepts donations via their website, check (mailing to P.O. Box 109, Sharon, MA 02067), donor-advised funds (DAF), and stock donations through donatestock.com. EIN: 04-3407813.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Haiti Projects is a nonprofit organization running five integrated programs in rural Haiti: the Maison d'Haiti Artisanat Cooperative employing nearly 100 women producing hand-embroidered and knit products; a Women's Health Clinic providing family planning services and mobile clinics; a Community Education Center with library, computer lab, and classes; a Girls Soccer Club with over 100 girls; and a Beekeeping Program with 43 hives. The organization funds operations through charitable donations and fair trade artisan product sales.

Product overview

Haiti Projects is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs to empower women in rural Haiti. The core offerings include: the Maison d'Haiti Artisanat Cooperative (hand-embroidered and knit artisan products), Women's Health Clinic (family planning services with mobile clinics), Community Education Center (library, computer lab, cyber cafe, maker space), Girls Soccer Club (youth athletics and leadership), and Beekeeping Program (environmental stewardship and income generation). These programs work together to provide women and their families with access to jobs, healthcare, and education toward self-sufficiency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Maison d'Haiti: Handcrafted embroidered and knit products brand operated by the Haiti Projects Artisanat Cooperative, selling nightgowns, tea towels, lavender sachets, and baby sweaters made by women artisans.

Products and services

• Maison d'Haiti Artisanat Cooperative A fair trade artisan cooperative employing nearly 100 women who produce heirloom-quality hand-embroidered and knit products such as nightgowns, tea towels, lavender sachets, and baby sweaters. Products are sold under the Maison d'Haiti brand online, at retailers, and at events throughout the United States and Haiti.
• Women's Health Clinic A clinic providing comprehensive family planning services and health education for women in Fond des Blancs, Haiti. Operated by Haitian nurses and nurse assistants, with 5-10 mobile clinics per month reaching remote communities.
• Community Education Center A community education facility featuring a computer lab, multipurpose room, library space, cyber cafe, and maker space. Offers over 3,000 books in Haitian Creole, French, and English, plus classes including computer skills, adult literacy, language courses, and various clubs. Served 944 library members in 2024.
• Girls Soccer Club A soccer program for over 100 girls ages 10-28 across five teams, providing weekly practice, nourishing meals, health education, and community service opportunities. 122 girls played soccer in 2024.
• Beekeeping Program An environmental stewardship program that trains women in beekeeping, creating income opportunities through honey production and byproducts (wax, propolis). The honey is marketed as 'la reine douceur' (the sweet queen) and sold locally. Operates 43 bee hives as of 2024.

Quantifiable outcome

• 109 people employed, 4,369 patients seen, 944 library members, 122 girls playing soccer, 43 bee hives managed in 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• St. Boniface HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoston-based public health NGO where founder Sarah Hackett volunteered before founding Haiti Projects in 1994.
• Sarah Beth GraphicsminorOthersWebsite design partner that designed the Haiti Projects website.
• Nadia TodresminorOthersPhotographer who provides photography for the Haiti Projects website and marketing materials.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Heifer International: International nonprofit focused on ending hunger and poverty through sustainable agriculture, including beekeeping programs for women. Compares on the beekeeping/environmental-income program and women's economic empowerment mission.

Direct peers

• Haiti Health Foundation: Nonprofit providing healthcare, education, and community development in rural Haiti. Comparable integrated health-plus-education-plus-community model serving similar beneficiary populations.
• Beyond Borders: Haiti-based nonprofit working on women's empowerment through education, child protection, and community mobilization. Comparable mission focus on rural Haitian women and integrated community development approach.
• MADRE: International women's rights organization partnering with grassroots women-led groups on health, economic development, and education. Comparable on women-led community development model and donor-advised fund-driven funding model.
• Fonkoze: Haiti-based microfinance institution focused on women's economic empowerment and poverty alleviation in rural Haiti. Directly comparable to Haiti Projects on Haiti footprint, target beneficiary (rural Haitian women), and economic empowerment mission.
• Lambi Fund of Haiti: Haiti-focused organization supporting grassroots economic development, environmental sustainability (reforestation), and women's organizing. Directly comparable to Haiti Projects on rural Haiti focus, women's economic empowerment, and environmental programming.

Broad incumbents

• CARE International: Major international humanitarian organization with women's empowerment programs in Haiti and globally. Comparable on focus on women and girls' economic empowerment, health, and education in developing-country contexts.
• Partners In Health: Large global health nonprofit with deep Haiti presence (founded alongside Hôpital Universitaire de Mirebalais). Comparable on Haiti footprint and healthcare delivery to underserved populations, though at much larger scale and broader scope.
• Concern Worldwide: International humanitarian organization with Haiti programming focused on livelihoods, health, and education. Comparable on integrated community development and extreme poverty focus, though operating at significantly larger scale.

Others

• Ten Thousand Villages: Fair Trade Federation member operating a large-scale fair trade artisan retail network. Comparable on Fair Trade Federation membership and the artisan cooperative distribution model that Maison d'Haiti uses to reach US consumers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/haiti_projects
• Facebookfacebook.com/HaitiProjects

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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