Fondasyon Kole Zepol

Fondasyon Kole Zepol is a non-profit organization and foundation based in Haiti, registered to receive federal grant awards from the U.S. government since July 6, 2015. The organization focuses on providing humanitarian assistance and support to vulnerable communities in Haiti, primarily addressing issues of food insecurity, malnutrition, and livelihood improvement. Through its federal grant awards, Fondasyon Kole Zepol implements a range of programs aimed at improving the lives of Haiti's most vulnerable populations. These efforts align with the U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas initiative, which supports various sectors including global health, democracy, and humanitarian assistance to promote long-term economic growth and advance U.S. foreign policy objectives globally.

Fondasyon Kole Zepol has received multiple prime federal grant awards from USAID, demonstrating its capacity to manage and implement significant humanitarian projects. A notable example is a $2,000,000 Project Grant awarded on June 22, 2024, to provide food, nutrition, and livelihood support for vulnerable communities in Haiti, with completion scheduled for December 21, 2025. Another Project Grant, awarded on September 22, 2022, focused on emergency food activities in southern Haiti, with completion expected by June 21, 2024. Additionally, the organization participates in sub-grant activities, such as the "Nou Se Wozo III" program implemented in partnership with Catholic Relief Services. This 18-month program targets 6,323 households in the Sud-Est Department of Haiti, offering a comprehensive approach to food security and resilience building. The program's activities include providing cash transfers to 6,323 families, supporting 2,000 families through Savings and Internal Lending Communities (SILC), conducting nutrition campaigns and malnutrition screening in four communes, providing enriched complementary food to 784 people, and assisting 400 vulnerable families in Anse-A-Pitres with income-generating activities. These projects demonstrate Fondasyon Kole Zepol's commitment to addressing immediate food security needs, preventing negative coping strategies, and fostering long-term resilience among Haiti's most vulnerable populations.