The Fondation Haïtienne de Développement Agricole Durable (FONHDAD) is a not-for-profit organization with 9 years of experience in leveraging innovative agricultural practices to bring durable and resilient solutions to strengthen the agricultural system. FONHDAD stands as a unique organizational model in Haiti, bringing together universities, private enterprises, and farmers’ organizations in a concerted effort to improve the performance and resilience of the farming system in Haïti. The Foundation collaborates actively with a network of one hundred (100) Producers’ Associations regrouping 124 000 smallholder farmers across multiple value chains. The Foundation has developed strong partnerships with the Ministry of Agriculture Natural Resources and Rural Development (MARNDR) and the Ministry of the Environment (MDE) as part of its efforts to achieve its strategic objectives. Thanks to the support of USAID and the longstanding partnership with the MARNDR, the Foundation has successfully managed the Centre Rural de Développement Durable (CRDD) de Bas Boën for 9 years.
FONHDAD has built an outstanding relationship with local and international partners intervening in the agricultural sector. As key beneficiaries, farmers’ organizations participate actively in the decision-making process, allowing the Foundation to gain a comprehensive understanding of the needs of rural communities in Haiti and effectively address them. Since its creation, FONHDAD has partnered as well with USAID, United States of Department of Agriculture (USDA), University of Florida (UF), University of UC Davis, to name a few, to support the development of the agricultural sector in Haiti. The Foundation has created the Reseau National des Centres Ruraux de Développement Rural (RN-CRDD), an initiative aiming to create synergy among research and training centers in Haiti.
Vision and Mission
❖ The Foundation’s vision is to create a future where Haiti’s agri-food production systems are transformed sustainably, ensuring food security, ecological balance, and economic prosperity for rural communities.
❖ FONHDAD’s mission is to improve the livelihoods and foster the resilience of rural communities. The Foundation will achieve its mission by engaging in participatory action research, promoting and disseminating innovative practices and technologies, and nurturing the capacity of individual farmers. Moreover, the Foundation strives to connect farmers with lucrative markets, ensuring their sustained success and growth.
