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Since a catastrophic earthquake hit Haiti in 2010, rebuilding has been slow. The delayed development of their country has activated members of JCI Haiti to take action and build a multi-purpose community center that would empower the community through new and innovative opportunities of recovery. The land has been purchased and the young active citizens of Haiti are ready to start building... all they need is your support!

Encourage the recovery of Haiti and the building of this community center by supporting the funding of The Library.

People of all ages throughout the community of Port-au-Prince will be able to enjoy the diverse educational opportunities the library will offer. These include materials to support education at all levels, professional support to continue educational development, and a safe space to work towards ones goals and dreams. As active citizens of Haiti utilize the library to further their education, the community center will continue to offer avenues for people to apply that knowledge for economic and social development.

So what can you do to help?

1. Shop and Donate: No really... its that easy! By shopping through the pure charity site, earn money for your giving fund that can then be donated to the building of the community center!

2. Spread the word: Take out your phones, get on your computers, or even shout from your window to spread the word about the rebuilding of Haiti... one community center at a time!

3. Show your support! Support comes in all forms and sizes so please don't hesitate to visit JCI Haiti's Facebook Page for this project at: http://www.facebook.com/JCIOperationHopeForHaiti?fref=ts

and share words of support and encouragement!

The Story Behind the Community Center

When young active citizens of Haiti came around the table to devleop a sustainable solution to their countries slow recovery, they never imagined the impact their ideas would have. With the principle of searching for hidden opportunities behind what seemed like enormous difficulties, JCI Haiti organized a survey of 100 young people ages 18 to 37 in the metropolitan area of Port-au-Prince. Through this survey JCI Haiti identified four key areas of need; all of which will be addressed through the building of the community center.

1. Training and Information

2. Social Interaction

3. A center for youth orientation, development and recreation

4. Involvement of young people in development

By the time this project is fundraised and the center is built and furnished, the Port-au-Prince community will have a completely functioning multi-purpose center that provides employment, training and support to young people in Port-au-Prince. Built with a material that is made to withstand natural disasters, this center will provide not only a sustainable solution to the slow pace of recovery, but hopefully engage young people around the country to join the movement of rebuilding their nation.

Check out this detailed floor plan below that describes the various buildings and opportunities the center will offer. Developed by haitians, built by members of the community, and maintained by active citizens, this space will be more than just a community center. It will be an opportunity for prosperity.

Looking to the future...

Phase 1: Building the Center

By funding the individual buildings and rooms of the center (day care, playground, etc.) one piece at a time we can complete the fundraising for phase 1 and complete the building of the center!

Phase 2: Furnishing the Center

Once the building of the center is complete, there will be a need to furnish it with computers, tables, chairs and recreation items!

Phase 3: Managing the Center

This center will empower many Haitians of the local community through employment opportunities, but first they will need training and skill development to understand how to maintain and manage such a facility.

Hope for Haiti (Phase 1): The Library

Hope for Haiti (Phase 1): The Library

Hope for Haiti (Phase 1): The Library

Hope for Haiti (Phase 1): The Library