1000 Jobs/Haiti endeavors to fight poverty in post-disaster Haiti by creating sustainable employment at fair wages. In addition to abiding by strict self-imposed standards around fair labor relations, each project must be environmentally sound and have the potential to become a self-sustaining enterprise.
The Rhode Island-based non-profit, described as a labor of love founded by a husband and wife team, provides entrepreneurial assistance and facilitates relationships between global markets and artisans and co-operatives within Haiti.
Unique, handmade and fairly traded items from the various projects are available through the non-profit's online store. Donations can also be made on the 1000 Jobs/Haiti website.
Contact Information
1000 Jobs/Haiti website
1000 Jobs/Haiti on Facebook
1000 Jobs/Haiti on Twitter
1000 Jobs/Haiti on YouTube
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Sustainable Employment
- Opportunity to create innovative projects that provide sustainable employment at fair wages in post-disaster areas.
- Entrepreneurial Assistance
- Potential to offer support and assistance for entrepreneurs in developing countries to foster economic growth.
- Fair Trade Initiatives
- Possibility for implementing fair trade projects that promote ethical labor practices and support local artisans.
Where This Applies
- Non-profit Organizations
- Disruptive innovation opportunities for non-profits to create projects that address poverty and unemployment in post-disaster regions.
- Global Markets
- Potential for disrupting global markets by establishing connections with artisans and cooperatives in developing nations.
- Handmade Goods and Crafts
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the handmade goods industry by promoting unique and fairly traded items from developing countries.
