The Haiti Fund at Building Goodness Foundation supports the design and construction of safe and sustainable buildings and homes, built by and with the people of Haiti.

High-quality, structurally-sound construction is critically needed in Haiti. An estimated 300,000 people died in the 2010 Haiti earthquake, in large part because their concrete buildings were not built correctly and collapsed in the earthquake, crushing anyone who was inside.

BGF has been building structurally-sound, custom designed, culturally-representative buildings and homes in Haiti since 1999. 100% of BGF buildings and homes have remained structurally in-tact throughout every recent natural disaster, including the 2010 Haitian earthquake, Hurricane Matthew, and the 2021 earthquake. In fact, BGF buildings serve as safe havens during storms.

Haitians and Americans work directly together on each construction project. Buildings are constructed by paid Haitian crews, who receive guidance and on-the-job training from U.S. trade professional volunteers. A U.S.-based team of architects, engineers, and project managers donate their skills and expertise to oversee each project. This model ensures that our projects:

Best fit the needs and desires of the community

Are designed and built to earthquake and hurricane code

Are built on-time and on-budget, with fiscal transparency and accountability

Support workers with a job to learn new skills and take care of their families

Facilitate experiences that lead to lasting change in perspective, generosity, and greater global citizenship for Americans and Haitians alike

BGF began building in Haiti in 1999. In the last 22 years, together with our Haitian friends and partners, BGF has completed:

3 medical clinics

4 community centers

5 schools

1200 small homes (ti kays)

Approximately 195,500 Haitians benefit from the programs and services offered in these buildings every year.

The need for quality construction, as well as skilled workers, is critical and ongoing. Your support of the Haiti Fund will allow BGF to continue our work, employ and train Haitians, and build the places that support thriving communities.

Thank you so much for joining us.