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Help Homeless People Settle Down
Haiti continues to face a serious housing crisis due to political instability, natural disasters, and extreme poverty. Thousands of people live in unsafe conditions—on the streets, in tents, or in overcrowded shelters—without access to clean water, basic healthcare, or educational opportunities. This project by PAV-H aims to help homeless individuals and families settle down through emergency aid, transitional housing support, and long-term reintegration programs.
With an initial funding target of $50,000 USD, this program will focus on Port-au-Prince and surrounding vulnerable communities.
2. Problem Statement
Homelessness in Haiti is a multifaceted issue caused by a combination of factors:
Natural disasters (earthquakes, hurricanes) displacing families
Gang violence and insecurity driving people from their homes
Unemployment and lack of social safety nets
Insufficient public housing infrastructure
The consequences include poor health outcomes, child labor, violence, malnutrition, and loss of dignity. Many of the homeless population are children, widows, or people with disabilities.
3. Project Goals
Short-term: Provide immediate shelter, food, hygiene kits, and medical assistance to 200 homeless individuals.
Mid-term: Offer transitional housing and vocational training to 50 families.
Long-term: Support 30 families in securing permanent housing and social reintegration by partnering with local authorities and landlords.
4. Objectives
Distribute 200 hygiene and survival kits (mattresses, blankets, water, clothing, food)
Set up 3 transitional shelters equipped with basic utilities
Provide psychosocial support and counseling
Offer life-skills and job-readiness training for adults
Enroll homeless children in temporary educational support programs
Assist families with documentation and access to public services
5. Target Beneficiaries
Homeless families with children
Single mothers
Disabled or elderly individuals
Internally displaced persons (IDPs) from gang-related violence
6. Implementation Plan
Phase | Duration | Activities |
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Phase 1 – Relief | 1 month | Identification of beneficiaries, emergency aid distribution |
Phase 2 – Shelter | 2 months | Set up transitional housing, basic services access |
Phase 3 – Reintegration | 3 months | Vocational training, legal support, permanent housing support |
7. Budget Estimate (USD)
Item | Estimated Cost |
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Emergency Kits (200 people) | $10,000 |
Transitional Shelter Setup (3 units) | $15,000 |
Medical & Psychosocial Services | $5,000 |
Vocational Training & School Support | $10,000 |
Permanent Housing Support | $7,500 |
Administrative & Logistical Costs | $2,500 |
Total | $50,000 |
8. Expected Results / Impact
200 homeless people receive emergency aid
50 families transition from the street to safe housing
30 families reintegrated with access to income, health, and education
Improved dignity, security, and hope for beneficiaries
Strengthened community resilience and social cohesion
9. Monitoring & Evaluation
PAV-H will monitor and report monthly progress through:
On-site visits and photo documentation
Beneficiary feedback and satisfaction surveys
Evaluation reports at each project phase
Transparent financial reporting to donors
10. Partnerships
This project will collaborate with:
Local government and social affairs offices
Churches and faith-based shelters
Local health centers and schools
International donors and NGOs
11. Conclusion & Call for Support
Homelessness strips individuals of their dignity, security, and opportunity for a better life. Through this project, PAV-H seeks to restore hope and offer a pathway to stability and self-reliance. We call on partners, donors, and volunteers to join us in transforming lives, one family at a time.
“Defend the cause of the poor and needy.” – Proverbs 31:9