Orem, Utah – January 12, 2026 – The Haitian Development Network (HDN) Foundation is sounding an urgent call to individuals, philanthropists, and organizations worldwide: The time to act is now help us implement Article 32-7 of the Haitian Constitution before another generation is left behind. This critical article demands that the State provide every territorial division from communal sections to departments with essential educational establishments suited to local development, prioritizing the widespread dissemination of agricultural, vocational, cooperative, and technical training.
Born from Haiti’s 1987 Constitution, ratified on March 29, 1987, amid the fall of the Duvalier regime, Article 32-7 was a revolutionary step toward democratic equity. Emerging from nearly 30 years of oppression, it decentralized education to empower rural and urban communities alike, with amendments in 2011 and 2012 strengthening its call for practical, life-changing skills. Yet, today, with over 2 million children out of school and vast regions lacking basic training infrastructure, this promise hangs in the balance. Haiti cannot wait economic instability, climate threats, and educational gaps are widening daily, threatening the nation’s future stability and prosperity.
HDN Foundation is at the forefront, delivering programs that directly fulfill Article 32-7’s mandate, but the scale of the crisis demands immediate support. Our initiatives offer hands-on training in agriculture, vocations, and cooperatives, equipping Haitians to overcome these hurdles and build self-sufficient lives.
Consider Marie, a determined mother from Northwest Haiti, who faced devastating crop losses from drought. Through Haitian Development Network Foundation’s agricultural program, she gained sustainable farming skills that revitalized her land and inspired her community. “HDN Foundation training didn’t just save my farm it gave me the power to secure my family’s future,” Marie says. Stories like hers show what’s possible, but without urgent action, millions more will miss out on these opportunities.
“Article 32-7 is a lifeline for Haiti, but its implementation can’t be delayed any longer,” said Jacques Jonassaint, Chairman and CEO of HDN Foundation. “Every day without equitable education deepens poverty and vulnerability. We must act decisively to provide the training that turns potential into progress your involvement today is essential to prevent irreversible setbacks.”
The urgency is clear, Haiti’s youth are at a crossroads, and without widespread access to these prioritized trainings, communities risk further marginalization amid rising challenges. Haitian Development Network Foundation is expanding with mobile units, digital resources, and local partnerships, but we need you now to make this nationwide.
Act immediately, your support is the key to unlocking Article 32-7’s full potential and averting a deepening crisis. Donate $50 today to supply training materials for a farmer, $100 to host a vital vocational session or $500 to establish a community hub. Volunteer your skills in education or agriculture to make an on-the-ground difference. Join the first network dedicated to Haiti’s sustainable development by 2050visit www.hdn.org right now to donate, volunteer, or advocate. Delay means lost opportunities your action today builds a resilient Haiti tomorrow. Don’t let this moment pass stand with us and make history.
About the Haitian Development Network
The Haitian Development Network Foundation, a Utah-based non-profit organization for Haiti founded in 2023, has a mission to improve the standard of living and well-being of Haitians everywhere through the production of knowledge and wealth. The Haitian Development Network has a vision for Haitians to be food secure and self-reliant by 2035.
For more information, please visit hdn.org
Media Contact:
Jacques Jonassaint
Phone: 385-286-7132
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