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Roots of Development is a US-based nonprofit organization. Roots was founded in 2007. They manage and decide their own future.

We partner with local organizations and advocate for changes in the international aid system to create sustainable, long-lasting results in the fight against poverty. The communities we work with choose, build, and maintain their own projects.

10/15/2026

Our Annual DC Event is just ONE WEEK AWAY! Don't wait--get your ticket now before they sell out. rootsofdevelopment.org/annualevent

10/14/2026

As part of the campaign to disseminate the Konbit Guide, on Monday, September 28, 2026, Central Region Konbit Facilitators Remise Belizaire and Junior Belizaire conducted a training session on Konbit values and principles at the offices of the Office for the Integration of Persons with Disabilities (BSEIPH) in the city of Hinche.

This activity aimed to strengthen participants' understanding of the Konbit philosophy—its origins, guiding values, and principles—as well as how to apply them in their personal, social, and professional lives and in community development initiatives. The training brought together 20 participants representing 7 organizations and institutions, including:

🔹 CLE Network
🔹 Club Leaders de Demain de Hinche (CLDD-H)
🔹 Mouvman Peyizan Papay (MPP)
🔹 Coalition des Agronomes pour une Nouvelle Vision du Centre (CANVC)
🔹 Association des Femmes Handicapées de Hinche (AFHAH)
🔹 Union des Leaders Évangéliques pour le Renforcement Ecclésial et le Développement du Centre (ULEREDEC)
🔹 Office for the Integration of Persons with Disabilities (BSEIPH)

Partner: Gwoup Konbit
Location: Hinche, Centre Department, Haiti
Project: In 2025, Gwoup Konbit launched a national mass mobilization and education campaign around the values and principles of Konbit, as enumerated in the Konbit Guide. After launching Guide in Haiti's Gran Nord and Gran Sud regions, as well as the island of La Gonave, and training 30 Konbitè-Facilitators representing each of Haiti's ten departments, the campaign is now in full swing as the Konbitè-Facilitators travel across their respective departments, raising awareness of and offering workshops on the Konbit values and principles.

10/13/2026

On Saturday, September 26, 2026, Konbit facilitators from the Northwest region led a training session in the commune of la Pointe on applying the values and principles of Konbit.

This activity brought together more than 30 participants from various sectors and localities, aiming to help them better understand the *Konbit* philosophy and reflect on how to put these values and principles into practice in their daily lives and community development efforts.

The training provided an opportunity to foster knowledge sharing, strengthen the spirit of solidarity and collaboration, and remind everyone of the importance of their individual contribution to building stronger, more united, and more engaged communities.

Partner: Gwoup Konbit
Location: La Pointe, Nord-Ouest Department, Haiti
Project: In 2025, Gwoup Konbit launched a national mass mobilization and education campaign around the values and principles of Konbit, as enumerated in the Konbit Guide. After launching Guide in Haiti's Gran Nord and Gran Sud regions, as well as the island of La Gonave, and training 30 Konbitè-Facilitators representing each of Haiti's ten departments, the campaign is now in full swing as the Konbitè-Facilitators travel across their respective departments, raising awareness of and offering workshops on the Konbit values and principles.

10/12/2026

Our silent auction is now LIVE!

Whether you’re staying home or joining us in-person in Washington DC on October 22nd, anyone and everyone can bid on items in our silent auction, 100% of the proceeds of which support Roots and our partners in Haiti.

The auction will end at 9:30PM EDT the night of our Annual Event, October 22nd. Event attendees and supporters at home will be competing for the items throughout the night as the auction comes to a close!

Start bidding now at rootsofdevelopment.org/silentauction.

10/08/2026

Just TWO WEEKS left to get your tickets to our Annual DC Event--time is running out and space is limited, so get yours now! rootsofdevelopment.org/annualevent

10/02/2026

Only THREE WEEKS left to get your tickets to our Annual DC Event! You won't want to miss our annual celebration of Development without Dependency featuring a conversation with Ambassador David L. Cohen and Yamiche Alcindor. Get your tickets before we sell out at rootsofdevelopment.org/annualevent

09/23/2026

Today is the LAST CHANCE to get early bird pricing for Roots of Development's Annual DC Event. TODAY ONLY, use code earlybird for $25 off at rootsofdevelopment.org/annualevent

09/21/2026

Time is running out to get your early bird ticket to Roots of Development's 2026 Annual DC Event! Use code earlybird between now and midnight Wednesday 9/23 to get $25 of each ticket you purchase! Get yours now at rootsofdevelopment.org/annualevent

09/17/2026

What to expect at our 2026 Annual Event: special guests! NBC News Journalist Yamiche Alcindor will moderate a conversation with Ambassador David L. Cohen at this year's event. Get your tickets now at https://rootsofdevelopment.org/annualevent/

09/16/2026

On Tuesday, September 2, 2026, the "Konbitè-Facilitators" of the Southeast Konbit Group conducted a training workshop on Konbit values and principles at the Grand-Gosier Town Hall. The workshop brought together various community stakeholders, including representatives from community organizations, the Mayor of Grand-Gosier, the Town Hall Director, the local Justice of the Peace, and a representative of the Communal Section Assembly (ASEK), among others. Throughout the day, participants had the opportunity to reflect on and discuss the importance of Konbit values and principles in community life, civic action, and local development.

Partner: Gwoup Konbit
Location: Grand Gosier, South-East Department, Haiti
Project Description: In 2025, Gwoup Konbit launched a national mass mobilization and education campaign around the values and principles of Konbit, as enumerated in the Konbit Guide. After launching Guide in Haiti's Gran Nord and Gran Sud regions, as well as the island of La Gonave, and training 30 Konbitè-Facilitators representing each of Haiti's ten departments, the campaign is now in full swing as the Konbitè-Facilitators travel across their respective departments, raising awareness of and offering workshops on the Konbit values and principles.

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