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Rival at sunrise

Update from Haiti

The following article is from SOIL's July Newsletter. To stay in the loop with SOIL, subscribe to our monthly newsletter here . Dear Friend, We are, as always, touched by the empathy and concern shared by those who have reached out about TPS ending and its impact on our community. Indeed, this is a....

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Sasha and Majistra Saint-Croix in the mayor's office in Okap

A Visit with Cap-Haïtien's Newly Appointed Mayor

Last month, Sasha met with Cap-Haïtien's newly appointed Majistra (Mayor) Saint-Croix — who has reinstated several important city ordinances and brought an air of “get-it-done” energy to the city. People know Majistra Saint-Croix as someone who makes it clear that there are no exceptions for not....

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Samdi Sitwayen

SOIL Joins Community Clean-Up Event in Cap-Haïtien

On Saturday, May 2, 2026, a city-wide clean-up effort was organized by the municipality of Cap-Haïtien along the boulevard. To support the initiative, SOIL donated four wheelbarrows, four rakes, and four shovels to community members participating in the event. The clean-up was held as part of Samdi....

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DINEPA and Sasha

DINEPA Director General Visits SOIL

Courtesy Visit of DINEPA Director General Ing. Théophil OSTINVIL to SOIL/EkoLakay, Cap-Haïtien Cap-Haïtien — March 21, 2026 On the eve of World Water Day, DINEPA Director General Ing. Théophil OSTINVIL came to Cap-Haïtien to visit SOIL's facilities and meet with SOIL's Executive Director Sasha....

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Katye Moren Sales Event

Successful EkoLakay Sales Event in Katye Moren

Energy, collaboration, and community pride were on full display during a two-day EkoLakay outreach and sales event in the commune of Katye Morin (Quartier-Morin), where SOIL’s team worked side-by-side with residents to expand access to safe, dignified sanitation. The event combined community....

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Marie Alice at BOS airport

Sunrise Airways Opens Boston Flight to Haiti

On Tuesday, March 17, Sunrise Airways opened a new flight route between Boston Logan International Airport and Cap‑Haïtien. SOIL’s Executive Director, Sasha Kramer, was aboard one of the inaugural flights and joined an opening ceremony on March 18 with members of the Haitian community. “We remain....

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Sasha and Edwige DINEPA contract

Haiti Sets a Global First with Government Contract for Container-Based Sanitation Services

On January 20, 2026, Sustainable Organic Integrated Livelihoods (SOIL) and DINEPA , Haiti’s National Directorate for Drinking Water and Sanitation, finalized a landmark agreement that marked a major achievement for urban sanitation worldwide. The agreement represents the first government-funded....

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20 Year Anniversary

Reflecting on 20 Years: SOIL Journey Through Haiti's Resilience and Renewal

The 20th anniversary of Sustainable Organic Integrated Livelihoods (SOIL) is a time for celebration and, also, a time to pause, look back, and honor the dedication and sacrifice of the many individuals who have worked over the past two decades to build SOIL into what it is today: a locally-run....

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CBSA and SOIL learning exchange

A Momentous Sanitation Occasion - Global CBS Leaders Gather in Cap-Haïtien

Last week, several members of the Container Based Sanitation Alliance traveled to Cap-Haïtien to see how much SOIL has grown, meet the passionate individuals who make our work possible, and dig into the challenges that the CBS sector is facing today—from available financing and the operational....

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Angie Bell

Angie Bell Inaugurated as Mayor of Cap-Haitïen

On August 20, 2025, Haiti’s Council of Ministers introduced a new leadership team for Cap-Haïtien, appointing Angie Bell as president of the municipal commission—effectively the city’s mayor. Magistra Bell brings with her a legacy of community leadership, a professional background in communications....

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