FIDA/pcH Information

The Foundation for International Development Assistance has been actively promoting the productive agricultural cooperative model in Haiti since 1984. This model is viewed as most appropriate when addressing the endemic issues of poverty, given a context wherein the country lacks political will, national infrastructure and general security. FIDA, along with its working arm in Haiti, pcH, has received global acclaim for an effective adherence to the participatory approach when undertaking sustainable development activities, particularly among the rural poor. For over two decades, FIDA/pcH has focused its energy and expertise in 12 communities: Port-au-Prince, St-Michel de l’Attalaye, Arcahaie, Fon Batis, Délis, Breli, Cabaret, Saint Marc, Gonaïves, Ennery, Terrier Rouge and Duchity; in 4 departments: Ouest, Artibonite, Nord-Est and Grand Anse. Inherent in our mission is to promote the element of self-respect which is understood to be rooted in productivity, ownership and self-reliance. FIDA/pcH’s commitment to its mission and philosophy has provided cooperative and agricultural resources to 39 cooperatives encompassing more than 10,000 members. FIDA/pcH has provided agricultural credit and training in cooperative management and sustainable practices to help increase productivity and generate economic activity. FIDA/pcH has also contributed to the building of crop storage silos, agricultural supply stores and health clinics, all within the context of the cooperative model.