Sponsors & Partners

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) was launched in 1930 by Will Keith Kellogg, the founder of the Kellogg cereal company. The foundation's work has always been focused on the welfare of children and their education as Will Keith Kellogg was a strong believer that "education offers the best opportunity to improve one generation upon another." WKKF is now the 7th largest philanthropic foundation in the United States. Their mission is to support children, families and communities as they strengthen and create conditions that propel vulnerable children to achieve success as individuals and as contributors to society as a whole. "To this end, the foundation has distributed $500 million to improve health, agriculture and education across four continents. WKKF began working in Haiti in the 1950s primarily in scholarships. After the 2010 earthquake, they redoubled their efforts in Haiti. And in 2013, WKKF launched a 15-year commitment to investing in Haiti.

Artists for Haiti (AFH) was founded in 2011 by actor Ben Stiller and gallerist David Zwirner, and supports education and health initiatives enabling Haiti to recover and rebuild from the 2010 earthquake. In September 2011, Artists for Haiti organized an art auction at Christie’s, New York, featuring donated works from some of the world’s most prominent artists. The event resulted in a Christie’s charity sale record of $13M, for which the auction house waived its commission fees. Artists for Haiti has granted 100% of the proceeds to a range of organizations doing exemplary work in Haiti, including HELP, Architecture for Humanity, Cine Institute, Digicel Foundation Haiti, J/P HRO, Partners in Health, The Stiller Foundation, and others.

The Haitian Timoun Foundation (HTF) is a Christian organization based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. HTF's mission is to create a future of hope, sustainability and dignity for the children of Haiti by enabling them to reach their full potential. HTF only invests in initiatives that are Haitian-led or have a clear plan for Haitian leadership. In addition to being one of HELPR's largest and longest standing donors, HTF also supports the microfinance institution FONKOZE, St. Joseph's Family Group Homes for Children with Special Needs and Restaveks, Grace Hospital Children's Hospital, House of Blessings School and Orphanage, Louverture Cleary School and facilities for children with special needs, Pazapa.

Citi is the consumer division of financial services multinational Citigroup. Founded in 1811 by a group of merchants who took the first steps towards setting up a new bank to help New York compete with rivals Philadelphia, Boston, and Baltimore, on June 16, 1812, City Bank of New York came into existence and later became First National Citi Bank of New York. As a global bank, their mission is to provide financial services that enable growth and economic progress. Currently led by Jane FRASER, Citibank has 2,649 branches in 19 countries and Citi Foundation partners with 250 community organizations across more than 80 countries around the world. and over 100 million USD has been provided globally in philanthropic grants by the Citi Foundation.

Comme Il Faut is a major international tabacco manufacturer producing custom, private label cigarette brands for partners worldwide. Comme Il Faut strongly believes that there is a bright future for Haiti and is proud of its role as a leader in social commitment and its dedication to philanthropy in the areas of culture, sport, health, and education.

The Sogebank Foundation, a non-profit institution with public utility status, was created by the Société Générale Haïtienne de Banque S.A. (SOGEBANK) in April 1993. The Sogebank Foundation was created out of the firm belief of the shareholders of the Sogebank Group that the private sector should be more involved in the improvement of the Haitian social environment. The main objective of the Sogebank Foundation is to participate in promoting and developing philanthropy in the Haitian private sector by strengthening communication, interaction and collaboration between entities in this sector that work in the social field. Through its multiple actions or in partnership with other institutions sharing its vision, the Sogebank Foundation always works to ensure that the contribution of the Sogebank Group is useful, visible and sustainable. They are big supporters of the HELP model.

Sogebank is a Haitian commercial bank created on April 26, 1986. As a generalist commercial bank, Sogebank provides services to organizations, industrial and commercial companies as well as to individuals. With a large network of offices and ATMs throughout the country, an online banking module (Sogebanking) and a telephone banking solution (Sogemobile), Sogebank offers the largest range of banking products and services in Haiti.

Created in 1985 and transformed into a universal bank in 1997, Capital Bank is today the third largest private bank in Haiti. Capital Bank is active in commercial and industrial credit, consumer credit and credit cards, mortgage credit and microcredit. Capital Bank is also the official representative of Western Union in Haiti and has correspondent relationships with renowned international banks and a line of credit from IFC, the private investment arm of the World Bank. The Capital Bank Foundation is the institutional means for Capital Bank to implement its social responsibility in the Haitian community. Their involvement is mainly in the health and education sectors.

Founded on August 17, 1979, Banque de la République d'Haïti (BRH) is a public organization with legal personality and financial autonomy that plays the role of a Central Bank. Administered by a five-member board of directors, of which the Governor is the President, its headquarters are in Port-au-Prince. Its mission is articulated around four main attributions: to defend the internal and external value of the national currency; to ensure the efficiency, development and integrity of the payments system; to ensure the stability of the financial system; and to act as banker, cashier and fiscal agent of the State. In addition, BRH determines monetary policy jointly with the Ministry of Economy and Finance. Through a partnership with HELP, BRH supports several students in the program from provincial cities across the country.

Kreyòl Essence (KE) brings natural hair, skin, and body products from Haiti to the world, and is the first Haitian brand distributed at Ulta Beauty & Whole Foods nationwide

Kreyòl Essence is “Natural with a Purpose.” As a social business, KE obsessed with economic development, empowering women, and taking care of the environment. Every purchase of Kreyol Essence products helps them change lives.

The creation of KE was fueled in part by founder Yve-Car Momperousse’s vision to stimulate economic activity in Haiti. As a long-time activist in the Haitian community, it was clear to her that the people of Haiti needed jobs instead of aid. On Jan. 12th, 2010, when a devastating earthquake hit Haiti, Yve-Car said to her mom “We should put the business idea on hold and focus on providing emergency care.” Her mom said to her “Now more than ever, our people will need jobs and a way to be self-sufficient.  When the donations stop, how will the country survive? I need you to persevere in making this dream a reality as the lives of many are at stake.” 

Brasserie Nationale d'Haiti, S.A., also known as BRANA, S.A., is the leading brewer and bottler in Haiti. Founded in 1973 by Michael Madsen, BRANA is the leading beverage company in Haiti, producing and marketing numerous brands of beer and malt, including Prestige, Malta H and Guinness (under license), as well as various brands of soft drinks. BRANA has also expanded their own product line, marketing their soft drinks, energy drinks, and bottled water. Heineken is the leading European brewer and the third largest in the world in terms of volume. In December 2011, Heineken publicly announced the acquisition of BRANA. Founded in 1873 and named after the founder's family, Heineken is available in almost every country in the world and is the world's most valuable premium beer brand. Heineken is present in over 70 countries and operates a total of 140 breweries.

Foundation Barbancourt is a fundation that pursues the humanistic and philanthropic vision of the rum Barbancourt company. The Barbancourt brand was founded by a wine merchant from Bordeaux who settled in Santo Domingo in the 18th century. He started to produce rum and it is for this reason, it is said, that he was spared by the revolutionaries! The distillery changed location several times before finally being built on a vast estate of 600 hectares. In 2010, it was affected by the earthquake that shook the island, but survived the ordeal. Today, it is one of Haiti's leading brands. This success is based on several centuries of experimentation of all kinds, on which a solid know-how has been built!
Barbancourt has supported HELP for many years now. In 2021, the HELP Recruitment Office was renamed after Thierry GARDERE, the late father of the current CEO, Delphine GARDERE, to honor her father's legacy as a long-time supporter of education in Haiti.

Digicel is a Caribbean-based cell phone network and home entertainment provider operating in 33 markets worldwide. Founded in 2001 by Irish entrepreneur Denis O'Brien, the company was launched in April 2001 in Jamaica and has continued to expand in several countries and began operating in Haiti in May 2006. Digicel is a sponsor of sports teams in the Caribbean, Central America and Asia-Pacific, including special teams for the Olympic Games in those regions. Currently headed by Olivier Coughlan, Digicel remains a leader in the Caribbean telecommunications sector.

Founded in 2004 the Digicel Foundation is based on four pillars of strength: Education, Community Development, Special Needs, and Entrepreneurship. They are aiming to create sustainability through technology and experiences that make a difference. The Foundation and its partners are working to create a culture of inspiration throughout the Caribbean. With 173 000 000 HTG of investment so far, the Digicel Foundation has impacted impacted over 3, 079 964 lives and continues their work in the community through invsting in education and entrepreneurship. The Digicel Foundation is active in Jamaica, Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago and Papua New Guinea. In Haiti, the Digicel Foundation helped rebuild after the 2010 Haiti earthquake struck Port-au-Prince on January 12, 2010.

Cross Catholic Outreach (CCO) is a Christian organization focused on assisting the poor and distributing material aid. CCO's mission began in Haiti and has since expanded to other Caribbean countries as well as countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. CCO's primary focus is to provide food, clothing, shelter, medical care, education and economic opportunities to the poorest of the poor. CCO also partners with local churches and Christian ministries that employ a community-oriented strategy to increase the self-sufficiency of the poor. Currently, CCO supports schools, food and nutrition programs, and orphanages throughout Haiti.

Founded in 1988, Quisqueya University (UniQ), headed by Mr. Jacky Lumarque, is a private non-profit institution of higher education and research, recognized by the Haitian government as being of public utility, with no political or religious affiliation. It is one of the top universities in Haiti, renowned for the quality of its academic training and research, its dynamism, and the professionalism of its teaching staff. HELP has an especially strong relationship with the Agricultural College which attracts many HELP students.

Open Society Foundations, formerly the Open Society Institute, is a grantmaking network founded and chaired by business magnate George Soros. Open Society Foundations financially supports civil society groups around the world, with a stated aim of advancing justice, education, public health and independent media.

Professional Security Services S.A. (PSS) is a Haitian-owned security guard services company. Established in 1995, PSS is a trusted leader with a proven record of performance in a number of markets, including: Banks and other Financial Institutions, Embassies, Manufacturing and Industrial, Non-Governmental Organizations and so on. Currently, PSS has over 1,000 employees and 12 offices located across Haiti.

Since 1995, Porticus Foundation has coordinated the philanthropic endeavours of the Brenninkmeijer family business owners, continuing a tradition of social engagement from this successful Dutch commerical family stretching back as far as 1841. The foundation works to create a sustainable future where justice and human dignity flourish. The foundation believes that a just and sustainable world is possible for everyone. Their values – empathy, modesty, endurance, and trust – inspire everything they do and are the bedrock of their relationships.

The Office of Public Affairs of the US Embassy in Haiti seeks to inform the Haitian public on U.S. governmental policies and increase understanding of American society values.  To accomplish this mission, the office disseminates authoritative information on the United States. It also works to strengthen the U.S.-Haiti relationship through a variety of cultural exchanges, speaker programs, professional study tours, scholarships, and other activities of interest to Haitians that increase mutual understanding.

Launched in 1980, the Groupe Coles is a leading private industry and commerce group based in Haiti producing and distributing products for the Haitian market and beyond. The Group employs more than 3,500 employees nation-wide and is also one of the largest contributors to the State. The group boasts a diversified line of trade and production covering: Dairy, Animal Feed, Chicken & Eggs, Food & Beverage, Maritime Logistics & Operations. They are committed to long-term sustainability and to shaping a greater future which promotes teamwork, quality improvement and value in all phases of the businesses.

HELP graduates recognize that their strength does not come from maximizing personal gain, but from galvanizing collective action. Together, they form an expanding network, The HELP Alumni Initiative (HAI), of catalysts united in their vision of a more just and emphathic Haiti. They continue to serve as ambassadors for HELP through their careers and community initiatives, in order to ensure the program's perpetuation and to give back to their communities. A fundraising event was held in 2018 and raised $40, 000 over a three-month campaign.

The Centre Haïtien de Recherche en Aménagement et en Développement (CHRAD) is the only public enterprise of its kind in Haiti. Created in 2004 by Jean-Lucien Ligondé, it is an independent research center that leads feasibility and implementation studies on various development initiatives in Haiti. CHRAD is an independent research center led by a group of seven senior executives including five (5) former Haitian Secretaries of State (Ministers) and two former CEOs from the private sector. CHRAD began to invest in HELP after the founder was very impressd with an employee who was a HELP alumnus.

Holy Cross Lutheran Church learned about HELP back in 2008 when we were part of a trip to Haiti. They' ve been a partner with HELP since 2008 and forward.
Holy Cross is a community of faith deeply rooted in the belief that all people should have the means to live and thrive in the love and grace of God. In a world where "religion" has become synonymous with a number of negative stereotypes, Holy Cross is forging a new narrative where churches are positive and transformative catalysts locally, nationally, and globally. Holy Cross believes the "colonizing narrative" of Christianity has created irreparable harm worldwide for centuries. Their response to this harmful and traumatic narrative and its consequences is to look for opportunities to listen, learn, and lead with humility. To be able to be a partner with HELP and the student Holy Cross is connected with over the years is a deeply honoring experience for them. More than just a partnership, Holy Cross believes this experience helps create the bonds that lead them to see and understand one another as family. Hopy Cross is so inspired to invest in a young person who will, in return, invest their time, energy, and passion into the wonderful country that is Haiti and the determined and courageous people known as Haitians.

The Fonds National pour l'Education (FNE) is an autonomous education financing entity, which falls under the supervision of the Ministry of National Education and Vocational Training and was created́ by the law of August 17, 2017. The FNE's mission is "to participate in the effort of education for all of the Haitian Republic and to manage the funds intended for the financing, both at the level of the government and at the level of the Territorial Collectivities, of the expenses related to education, in particular schooling costs for the benefit of Haitian schoolchildren, projects and studies likely to contribute to the advancement of children's education and, finally, the construction or improvement of the country's school infrastructure." FNE focuses primarily on school feeding, rehabilitation, and construction of public schools. During the year 2021, FNE assisted PNCS in feeding 15,000 children in the Northwest.

Founded in 1995, ESIH is a higher education institution member of the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF), the Conference of Rectors, Presidents of Universities and Heads of Haitian Higher Education Institutions (CORPUHA). Highly regarded for the quality of its training, ESIH offers its students an integrated program with two specialized fields: computer science and business management. In addition, it offers its 3rd year students a complementary training leading to the international certificate of the Diplôme d'Etudes en Langue Française (DELF) thanks to a partnership with the Institut Français d'Haïti (IFH). Pursuing its mission to be an institution offering training, services and infrastructure in accordance with international standards, not only to the student and professional communities of Haiti, but also to the entire Caribbean, ESIH is one of the best institutions of higher learning in the country.

Skanska uses knowledge and foresight to shape the way people live, work and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest development and construction companies. We operate in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe and the United States. Skanska in the U.S. is headquartered in New York City with 29 offices around the country. In 2022, construction in the U.S. generated $6.9 billion in revenue, and as a developer in the U.S., Skanska has invested a total of $3.5 billion in commercial and multi-family projects. Together with our customers and the collective expertise of our 6,500 teammates in the U.S. and 28,000 globally, we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime.

International Insurance S.A. (INASSA) provides services to the Haitian population by offering insurance in the following areas: business, life, health, school and even travel. INASSA and its counterpart NASSA which itself focuses on property insurance are part of the NASSAGroup which was founded in the early 90's by Raoul Mérové-Pierre, Fritz Dupuy and Patrick Vorbe, after several local insurance companies closed their doors.

CASSIS FRERES is a family business specializing in the importation and distribution of food, beverages, and grocery products. Founded in 1951 in Haiti, Cassis Freres works with brands like La Perla, Dial, and many others. Cassis Freres is also the exclusive distributor of Kellogg products in Haiti.

Isha Foods is a family business that was established in Haiti in 1989 and specializes in the distribution of packaged food products in Haiti. Its main brand, NINA, is present throughout Haiti with products such as: hot sauce, bouillon cubes, salmon, tomato paste, etc. In addition to the NINA brand, Isha Foods offers other brands to the Haitian food market such as LOUISE and KAPI.