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Reinvigorating the Hospitality Sector
The director of the Oasis Foundation speaks to the importance of promoting livelihoods and strengthening the tourism industry in Haiti through the Haiti Hotel School.
Gary Edson, CEO of the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund, writes of helping Haiti not just survive but thrive
Clinton Bush Haiti Fund CEO Gary Edson details the importance of sustainable development in Haiti.
Creating a Better Tomorrow in Haiti
"Haitians don't want charity: they want business." Learn more from HAND/EYE Fund founder Keith Recker.
As We Remember The Second Anniversary
CEO Gary Edson reflects on the important mission of the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund two years after the earthquake.
Haiti’s Recovery Continues as Haitian Businesses Thrive
The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund invests another $3.2M to support Haitian enterprises.
Building a New Chapter
Artisan Pascale Faublas reflects on the opportunities and inspiration made possible by Clinton Bush Haiti Fund programs.
Clinton Bush Haiti Fund Announces $1.5M for Workforce Development
The Fund's three new grants promote the training of hospitality workers, entrepreneurs, students, and teachers.
Miami Herald: Haitian Artisans Getting Lots of Attention and New Buyers
With support to groups like HAND/EYE, Aid to Artisans, and Fairwinds, the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund is connecting Haitian artisans to high-profile international designers.
AP: Bringing Home Loans to Haitians for the First Time
The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund is contributing to the biggest international effort to create a mortgage market in Haiti.
Miami Herald: Haiti’s Coffee Market Receives a Welcomed Jolt
Clinton Bush Haiti Fund's grant to Root Capital is helping coffee cooperatives export Haiti's coveted coffee.
Fast Company: International Medical Corps Helps Haiti In Its Long Haul
Fast Company documents the model work of one of our partners in Haiti.
Hey, Kids! Share About Haiti Today
Stand up, remember and celebrate Haiti - participate in our Celebrate Haiti Poster Project.
Interview with Clinton Bush Haiti Fund CEO Gary Edson - October 2011
Clinton Bush Haiti Fund CEO Gary Edson speaks with the Caribbean Journal about promoting economic growth in Haiti.
Martha Stewart visits Haiti
The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund is dedicated to rebuilding the lives and livelihoods of Haitians through innovative activities. Our recent grant of $1.1 million to three great organizations hits on several of the key areas where such activity is needed: jump-starting an expanding small and growing businesses, supporting the transition from an underground economy to a formal one, and supporting job creation. One of the organizations that received our grant is HAND/EYE Fund. The HAND/EYE Fund, created in 2010, is going to use its $535,876 grant to help connect artisan groups to US markets, and support skilled artisans through grants to artisan cooperatives. In Haiti, HAND/EYE is connecting artists to global markets, further invigorating the Haitian artisan sector.
Clinton Bush Haiti Fund Grants Connect Haitians with Resources to Thrive
Grants totaling $1.1M will provide access to resources for economic growth.
Clinton Bush Haiti Fund Announces $1.4M for Innovative Rebuilding Projects
Funding to boost construction sector, promote vocational training, and increase access to sustainable energy.
Clinton Bush Haiti Fund Grant Supports Haitian Business Accelerator Program
The $2 million grant will help cultivate small and growing businesses.
Clinton Bush Haiti Fund Grant Strengthens Female-Run Businesses in Haiti
The $850,000 award will reinvigorate Haiti's oldest microfinance institution.
Design and Retail Giants Visit with Artisan Partners in Haiti
Terry Lundgren, Martha Stewart, and fashion designer Rachel Roy travel with the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund to meet with artisans helping to fuel the Haitian economy.
