Invitation to take part
Join Blòk pa Blòk
A country is rebuilt the way a house is built: one block at a time, with method, rigor and solidarity. Expert, entrepreneur, academic, diaspora professional or engaged citizen: your contribution matters.
N ap bati Ayiti (we are building Haiti)
Blòk pa Blòk (“block by block”) is a citizens' movement of ideas and projects. Our ambition: to turn ideas into concrete, costed and feasible projects that serve Haiti's development.
We bring together Haitians and friends of Haiti, at home and in the diaspora, who refuse fatalism and believe that skills, analysis and collective action can produce lasting solutions.
We are organized around the Social Contract, our central project, which brings together the pillars of the nation: the Haitian State, the diaspora and the private business sector. Every project is documented, critically analyzed and accompanied by scenarios, budgets and roadmaps.
“Haiti will not be rebuilt by one man or one gesture, but by the patient sum of many skills and many wills.”
By joining Blòk pa Blòk, you are not just signing up to a project: you are laying a block in the building of a renewed nation.
The founding team of Blòk pa BlòkChoose your role
One member can take on several roles. Sister organizations can join as promoters.
Co-author
Contribute to the research, writing and critical analysis of the projects; bring your sector expertise and co-sign the deliverables.
Sponsor
Support the production, distribution and implementation of the projects financially or in kind; fund studies, pilots or publications.
Technical adviser
Guide the teams with your experience; validate assumptions, models and cost estimates; open up networks and share best practices.
Promoter / Sister organization
Carry the movement's voice; mobilize communities, institutions and partners; spread the ideas and rally people around the projects.
Twelve open workstreams
This list is not exhaustive: you are strongly encouraged to propose new projects or new ideas.
Public debt
Analysis and reduction of non-productive debtRecalibrating the Haiti–Dominican Republic relationship
Border, trade, migration, diplomacyNational budget
Austerity plan and better use of our resourcesThe electoral system
Weaknesses and proposed reformsCommunity projects & diaspora
The diaspora as technical support, not just as a sponsorLand and tax reform
Modern land registry, fair taxationWater management
Drinking water and irrigation policyRealistic electrification
A credible plan over 5 to 10 yearsTourism development
Grand Sud and Grand NordAgricultural revival
Production and food securityNational security
Phased, accelerated training (6 weeks of basic training): 30,000 police officers in 24 months, 20,000 soldiers in 5 yearsRestoring the Sans-Souci Palace
Grand Nord as the political capital; Port-au-Prince as the economic capitalThree steps
Get in touch
Write to us, stating the role you are interested in and your areas of expertise.
Talk with us
We arrange an interview to understand your motivations and identify the project or projects where your input will be most useful.
Contribute
You join a project team and help produce its deliverables, as your availability allows.
Lay your block
Your application goes straight to the team, and you immediately receive a confirmation email with your reference.
Your information is handled under our privacy policy. You can also write directly to contact@blokpablok.org