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HATIAN DIASPORA: THE BEGINNING OF A PARTNERSHIP
An agreement was signed between Lower Central Plateau authorities, COPRODEP of Mirebalais, and the Foundation for Technological and Economic Advancement of Mirebalais (FATEM, an organization of Mirebalais individuals living abroad). This agreement aims at achieving the following:
- Integrate FATEM to COPRODEP as an observer,
- Allocate funds raised by FATEM to co-finance sub-projects prioritized by the COPRODEP, and
- Support a road identification sub-project in Mirebalais.
This example illustrates the collaborative possibilities between PRODEP and the Haitian community living abroad and willing to contribute to the development of the country. Read more
Leon Dimanche, Didi Jeremie, Nemline Paul highlight FATEM event
At 7:10pm the dinner had not started yet, there were some last minute preparations being performed by the hotel that caused the party to begin officially at around 8:00pm. Around 7:00 there were people waiting to be seated, they were a little anxious but cooperative. I was greeted by some of the FATEM board members Carline Poteau and Rev. Ricardo B. Télémaque, JD; they were in charge of giving the guest the table numbers.
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Prodgz Spotlight: Mr. Jacky Poteau
Today, we get a great opportunity to speak with Mr. Jacky Poteau, president of the FATEM organization. Mr. Poteau, first left Haiti in 1987, but has never forgotten the Mirebalais community where he grew up. Currently, Jacky Poteau works as a Database Administrator for a Boston-based social service agency and holds a Master’s degree in Social Work. So, it’s no surprise that he would take his skills to assist Mirebalais in bridging the “digital divide”. For me and all the Prodg readers, this is a true testimony of what it means “to give back to your community”.
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FATEM: A Non-profit on the Go
April 14th was a day where the town of Mirebalais Haiti took center-stage with the fund raising dinner-gala organized by FATEM. Fondation pour L’Avancement Technologique et Economique de Mirebalais, opened their first annual fund
raising dinner with an outstanding attendance by all conscious that change is definitely needed in Mirebalais, and in Haiti.
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