International Literacy Day, Haiti National literacy day is the PERFECT day to re-think how we respond to poverty. Haiti’s literacy rate is 64% for males and 57% for females. Nearby Latin American and other Caribbean boast a whopping 92% literacy rate. Why the big difference? 50% of Haitian children do not attend school 30% of children who do attend school, won’t see third grade Another 60% abandon school before sixth grade Very few Haitians 25 or older attend secondary school much less college or vocational school … Read More
Say hello to Papillon !
In other words, most orphans in Haiti aren’t really orphans. Why? 70% of parents are unemployed. Jobless parents put children in orphanages out of need, not desire. Papillon is a Haitian social enterprise that markets artisan goods. They create jobs for parents so that they may keep children at home. They’re also environmentally conscience where products are made from recycled materials. Even if you’ve never heard of Papillon, you’re likely familiar with their jewelry. This video shows how beads made from upcycled cereal boxes, clay, glass & brass are transformed … Read More
Help spread the word about Singing Rooster
On your next trip to your natural grocery store, food co-op, or big box, talk to the coffee buyer about Singing Rooster. Tell them: Haitian coffee is in demand but hard to find. Remind them: There are tens of thousands of Haitian Diaspora living in the U.S. plus thousands more who volunteer in Haiti. Our coffee attracts new customers. Offer a personal testimony: Our Haitian coffee is excellent. Say: We are environmentally responsible: For every bag of coffee, we plant an income-providing tree. Toss in: we’re dedicated to paying … Read More
Health Benefits of Coffee
Did you see the GREAT news about the health benefits of (Haitian) coffee yesterday (June 2016)? A new study Finds even MORE Evidence Coffee Can Be a Life-Saver. We’ve been saying this for years at the rooster! A new study adds these benefits of coffee: those with colon cancer benefit by drinking several cups (researchers also think coffee also helps prevent it) — so go ahead, pour yourself another cup — just make it #haitiancoffee. One benefit of drinking #Haitiancoffee? You’re directly supporting farmers. Do-gooders are … Read More