Turning Corn into Opportunity in Camp-Perrin, Haiti
- OUR MISSION
To build a democratic Haiti by empowering youth, educating voters, and confronting corruption through civic innovation, peacebuilding and nonviolent political organizing.
Community Empowerment
Building local capacity and creating economic opportunities for Haitian communities.
Solar-Powered Renewable Energy
Harnessing solar power to create sustainable operations with minimal environmental impact.
Opportunity for Job Creation
Providing dignified employment opportunity to reduce poverty and prevent gang recruitment.
Community Empowerment
Building local capacity and creating economic opportunities for Haitian communities.
Solar-Powered Renewable Energy
Harnessing solar power to create sustainable operations with minimal environmental impact.
Opportunity for Job Creation
Providing dignified employment opportunity to reduce poverty and prevent gang recruitment.
Opportunity for Job Creation
Providing dignified employment opportunity to reduce poverty and prevent gang recruitment.
The Problem We're Solving
Haiti imports nearly all its cooking oil, increasing costs and dependency. At the same time, local farmers struggle to earn a living, and youth are at risk of gang recruitment due to lack of opportunity.
- 75% Cooking oil imported
- 65% Farmers below poverty line
- 70% Youth unemployment
- 5x Price increase in 5 years
- OUR MISSION
Our Solution
We are building a solar-powered corn oil refinery to process locally grown corn into cooking oil—right in Camp-Perrin. This sustainable approach tackles economic instability at its roots.
Local Corn Production
Support local farmers to grow high-quality corn
Solar-Powered Processing
Extract oil using renewable energy technology
Community Distribution
Provide affordable cooking oil to local markets
Economic Growth
Create job and strengthen local economy
Community Impact
Our initiative creates meaningful change in Camp-Perrin by addressing economic, educational, and social challenges through sustainable solutions.
Direct Jobs
Creating employment opportunities at our facility for local residents
200+ Farmers Engaged
Supporting local corn growers with fair prices and consistent demand
Skill Training
Youth and women trained in agro-processing and business skills
Hot Meals Program
Providing nutritious meals for school children using our products
Gang Protection
Economic empowerment as an alternative to gang recruitment
Powered by the Sun
Our facility will run entirely on renewable solar energy, reducing environmental impact while ensuring long-term operational sustainability.
100%
SOLAR POWERED OPERATION
0.00
FOSSIL FUEL EMISSION
25year+
SUSTAINABLE OPERATION
25year+
SUSTAINABLE OPERATION
Why Choose Corn?
Corn is a locally grown crop with untapped potential. By turning it into cooking oil, we add value, retain resources locally, and build a self-sustaining food ecosystem.
Why Corn?
Corn is a locally grown crop with untapped potential. By turning it into cooking oil, we add value, retain resources locally, and build a self-sustaining food ecosystem.
Abundant Local Resources
Corn is already widely grown in Camp-Perrin and surrounding areas
Value Addition
Processing corn into oil multiplies its market value significantly.
Nutritional Benefit
Corn oil is heart-healthy and rich in essential nutrients
By-product Utilization
Corn meal and husks can be used for animal feed and other purposes
Join the Movement
We are seeking funders, technical partners, and advocates to scale this solution so we can build and launch the facility—and transform the region.
Financial Partner
Investment in equipment, solar infrastructure, and operational support
Technical Partner
Expertise in renewable energy, agriculture, and processing technologies
Community Advocate
Help spread the word and build support for our community-driven initiative
Join the Movement
Join us in creating sustainable change in Haiti. Together, we can transform communities and build a brighter future.
