About the Fund
Haiti has been in a state of continuous crisis for nearly four years. More than one million people have been displaced from their homes, and 5,600 people were killed in 2024 alone. Our partners in Haiti are living through the worst of circumstances, witnessing and navigating unspeakable horror every day. At the same time, they are still driving forward incredible impact in communities and building a national movement of Konbit-powered community development.
As our partners work to improve the lives of others, they often neglect to take care of themselves–both as organizations and as individuals. It is far too easy to dedicate every second and every penny to projects while neglecting the people and systems that make those projects successful. This is not sustainable, especially during a crisis as severe as the one facing Haiti today.
In light of this, Roots of Development has started the Heart & Soul Fund, dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of our partner organizations and their staff. This fund is inspired by Keep the Spark Alive, a similar initiative hosted by the Imago Dei Fund.
"This fund represents a new evolution in the support we provide for our partners"
- Chad Bissonnette, President & CEO of Roots of Development
purpose of the fund
FIGHTING BURNOUT
- Mental health counseling
- Stress management programs
- Restorative activities and gatherings
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Conference attendance and travel
- Trainings, workshops, or courses (either for individuals or as a team)
TEAM BUILDING
- Retreats
- Team activities
ORGANIZATIONAL STRENGTHENING
- Developing an organization-wide strategic plan or evaluation plan
- Upgrading internal systems
- Learning visits to peer organizations
"Our partnership with Roots of Development is valuable for exactly this reason. They understand our needs and rise to meet them"
- Louino Robillard, Co-Founder of Gwoup Konbit
support the fund
Donate below. Select “The Heart and Soul Fund” under the option to choose a designation.