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About AHVED

A nonprofit network of Haitians abroad, Haitian-Americans, community organizers, and allies — organized since 2007.

Our Mission

AHVED organizes Haitians abroad and allies to serve families, empower immigrants, and build a stronger future for Haiti.

"Pauline Show is the voice. AHVED is the institution. Konbit Pou Sove Ayiti is the movement. CANA is the faith-led alliance for nation-building."

Our History

2007

AHVED founded as a nonprofit network of Haitians, Haitian-Americans, and diaspora supporters.

2009

Construction of a schoolhouse in St. Marc, Haiti, providing education for children in surrounding villages.

2010

Medical relief response following the earthquake — AHVED mobilizes diaspora support and resources.

2015+

U.S. community programs expand: ESL, financial literacy, health education, and resource navigation in Florida.

2020+

Three Florida support centers operational: Fort Myers, Port Saint Lucie, and Lake Worth.

2024

Launch of Konbit Pou Sove Ayiti and CANA as formal platforms under the AHVED institution.

The AHVED Platform

AHVED is the institutional parent. Four distinct but connected platforms operate under the AHVED umbrella:

AHVED

The Institution

Immigrant integration, community support, education, health, youth development, and diaspora mobilization.

Pauline Show

The Voice

Media platform for public education, diaspora accountability, and calls to action.

Konbit Pou Sove Ayiti

The Movement

Grassroots civic organizing in Haiti — neighborhood by neighborhood, community by community.

CANA

The Faith Alliance

Christian schools, churches, and partners building sustainable development in Haiti.