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WHY

RISE BEYOND ALL ODDS

ABOUT

Haiti continues to face great challenges. Political instability, famine, and diseases have created a reality of constant suffering and danger for millions of lives. But, we don’t have to wait for someone else to step in; we can be a part of real change that happens today.

Rise Beyond All Odds is a movement challenge raising funds to fight for the disadvantaged to rise above the odds and pursue their dreams. This Fall, people across the U.S. and the nations will bike, run, and walk to bring awareness to Haiti’s struggles and fundraise support for our mission of hope. We are excited to continue to bring this event to you and share how we’re accomplishing this mission in the village of Fond Doux, Haiti.

WHY HAITI?

200+ gangs control about 90% the capital, Port-au-Prince, Haiti, shutting down access to necessities such as critical food supplies, gas and medicine*

  • Humanitarian Crisis
    Instability has triggered a severe famine and acute food insecurity for 4.97 million Haitians, almost 50% of the population. There has been a 19% increase in children suffering severe acute malnutrition in 2024.*

  • Displacement of People
    The gang violence has forced an estimated 1.3 million people (half of them children) to flee their homes.** Thousands of refugees are seeking safety in countryside communities.

  • Lack of Access to Education
    Across the country, basic services have collapsed, and mass displacement has left children without education, healthcare or any sense of safety. Children now account for a staggering 50 per cent of all active gang members in Haiti.**

*UN Report | April 2024
**https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/08/1165738

TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE AN IMPACT

For over 20 years, our team has invested in the rural village of Fond Doux, Haiti with sustainable solutions to end poverty.

  • Feeding Program
    We are combating malnutrition and childhood starvation in our village, feeding thousands over the many years of famine.

  • Education
    Since 2014, we have awarded over 470 educational scholarships that have allowed the poorest students in the village to attend school and university. In 2023, we established a school in Fond Doux to make quality education accessible to many.

  • Medical
    Our Healthy Pregnancy Initiative aids and educates expectant mothers to minimize infant fatality. Since its launch in 2015, we have seen 216 healthy babies delivered to healthy mothers.

  • And much more!