Investing in Haiti. Empowering the Diaspora.
“Building Bridges Between Haiti and America Since 2006”
“Make a Profit, Make a Difference!”
Agriculture & Land Management
Developing sustainable agriculture, land management, and food security across Haiti.
Technology & Education
Bridging the digital divide through tech access, communications, and youth education programs.
Housing & Infrastructure
Building homes, roads, and infrastructure for thriving Haitian communities and the Diaspora.
Who We Are
A Heritage Foundation Built on Two Nations
The Haitian American Network and Business Foundation is a heritage foundation rooted in the loyalty of Haitians who are Americans, and Haitians whose ancestors sacrificed for this nation at its very founding.
Haitian Americans have been present in the United States for over 250 years. Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable, born in Saint-Marc, Haiti, is now recognized as the builder of Chicago. Pierre Toussaint, honored by the Roman Catholic Church, distinguished himself in service to the Church and American society. These are not footnotes, they are the foundation of who we are.
HANBF represents this heritage and the value it shares with the world. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Haitian Affairs and Diaspora (MAHVE) as the Global Haitian Diaspora Organization in 2025, we aim to operate across agriculture, technology, education, housing, infrastructure, and environmental protection.
"Make a Profit, Make a Difference!"
How We Help
1. Civic Education & Networking
We provide education through forums and conferences on civic formation, social and economic development, supporting Haitian Americans and Haitians in their communities.
2. Direct Coaching & Support
One-on-one and group coaching to help individuals and organizations solve challenges around business and investment.
3. Community Projects
We engage in civic activities that make a real difference, including running a bakery for 7 years providing low-cost, quality bread to families.
4. Promoting Haitian American Leaders
We lift up Haitian Americans engaged in civil activities that benefit the most vulnerable in greater society.
5. Disaster Relief & Advocacy
During crises like the 2010 Earthquake and ongoing hurricanes, we advocate for better resource distribution and give directly to individuals and families left behind.
6. Sharing & Giving
We donate to groups promoting education, health, social gatherings, and environmental equity.
7. Cross-Cultural Investment Partnerships
We encourage Haitians and Non-Haitians to invest in Haiti’s resources and build businesses that promote inclusion, multiculturalism, and shared wealth.
Our Most Immediate Projects
Your donation today directly funds these critical initiatives
🏢 HACSO Centers
Haitian American Community Social Organizations Centers
Where Haitian American organizations meet, collaborate, and solve problems together. Your donation fosters education, medical, and social services for Haitian Americans and other Americans in need, building programs of integration, job creation, and cultural inclusion.
✈️ Du Sable, Toussaint & Leon Airport
Saint-Marc Bassin, Artibonite, Haiti
A transformational infrastructure dream for the Artibonite region, reopening Haiti’s historic gateway to global commerce. Your investment and donation bring us closer to launching the bid for this airport that Haiti has long deserved.
🏥 The Kenol Diabetic Center
Saint-Marc, Haiti
A response to a devastating gap in critical care for diabetic patients in Haiti. Your gift funds doctor visits, medicine, emergency care, and laboratory services for patients who would otherwise face sudden death or stroke from lack of treatment.
🍞 Saint-Marc Bakery & Healthy Foods
Keeping low-priced bread and healthy foods accessible to families and patients in need. Your donation keeps our doors open, funds jobs, and sustains a food service mission rooted in community health.
Our Umbrella Organizations
Each entity is a pillar of HANBF’s mission in action
HaiDom Real Estate
Building Haiti’s Future, One Property at a Time
HaiDom connects Haitian Diaspora investors with real estate opportunities in Haiti. From land acquisition to development, we create pathways for ownership, wealth-building, and community growth.
Saint-Marc Bakery & Healthy Foods
Nourishing Communities Since Day One
Operating for over 7 years, our bakery provides low-cost, quality bread and healthy foods to families and patients in Haiti. Every purchase sustains jobs and feeds those most in need.
Haitian American Building Fund
A Trust Built on Legacy and Purpose
This trust channels Diaspora investment into housing, infrastructure, and community development projects across Haiti, creating lasting assets for future generations.
20+
Years of Service
2
Nations Served
4
Active Projects
2025
Globally Recognized
About Us
Building Bridges Between
Haiti and America
Founded in 2006 in Spring Valley, New York, the Haitian American Network and Business Foundation (HANBF) has grown into a globally recognized bridge between Haiti and the Haitian Diaspora. Now headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, HANBF operates under the guidelines of the US State Department and the Haitian Diaspora Ministry.
In 2025, HANBF was officially recognized as the Global Haitian Diaspora Organization, marking a milestone 20 years in the making. Our mission spans agriculture, technology, education, housing, infrastructure, and economic development, for Haiti and Haitians everywhere.
"Make a Profit, Make a Difference!"
Our Structure
Governance & Leadership
HANBF operates under a dual-body governance framework designed for accountability, transparency, and long-term mission integrity.
Great Governing Council
Strategic Leadership Body
The Great Governing Council is HANBF's highest decision-making authority. Comprised of 11 members, this body sets the strategic direction of the organization, approves major initiatives, and ensures alignment with HANBF's dual-nation mission.
- Strategic vision & long-term planning
- Approval of major investments & partnerships
- Policy development & organizational oversight
- Liaison with US & Haitian government bodies
- Diaspora representation & community mandate
Internal Review Board
Accountability & Compliance Body
The Internal Review Board serves as HANBF's independent oversight body. Its 7 members are responsible for ensuring all operations, investments, and partnerships meet the legal and ethical standards required by both US and Haitian law.
- Financial auditing & reporting integrity
- Legal compliance, US & Haitian frameworks
- Investor vetting & due diligence oversight
- Conflict of interest monitoring
- Mission alignment review
All investment partnerships and operational agreements are subject to review by both governance bodies before execution. HANBF operates in accordance with US State Department guidelines and the laws of both the United States and the Republic of Haiti.
Get Involved
Ready to Make a Difference?
Your investment and generosity build bridges between Haiti and America.
From a community vision to a globally recognized Diaspora organization
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2006 | HANBF founded in Spring Valley, New York, uniting Haitian Americans around economic development, community empowerment, and the Haiti-US bridge mission. |
| 2009 | Established formal relations with MAHVE (Haiti), laying the groundwork for cross-border agriculture, land management, and community development partnerships. |
| 2010 | Launched Café Haiti, a flagship cultural series honoring Haitian scholars, artists, and community leaders bridging Haiti and America. |
| 2012 | Café Haiti honors renowned Haitian historian Michel Soukar, deepening HANBF's role in cultural diplomacy and Diaspora identity. |
| 2015 | Organized the First Annual Rockland Sustainability Summit at Louis Kurtz Civic Center, Spring Valley, NY, attended by Rockland County Executive Edwin J. Day, Mayors, Legislators, and sustainability experts from across the region. |
| 2025 | HANBF officially recognized as the Global Haitian Diaspora Organization, a landmark acknowledgment of nearly two decades of service, advocacy, and impact across Haiti and the United States. |
⚠ Important Note for Investors
HANBF Great Governing Council & Internal Review Board (HGGC & IRB)
Investments are not processed at hanbf.org. The HANBF is governed by a Great Council of 11 of the most respected members of society, including active and former members of government. Our mission is also directed by a 7-member Internal Review Board (IRB), which approves all projects and investors.
The Investor Protocol:
- Preliminary meetings and conferences for investor registration
- Upon acceptance, further meetings and legal agreements follow
- Final contracts are signed only after full vetting by the Board
- This process typically takes 6 months to 1 year
Our Standard:
"Standard before Infrastructure", We build awareness and education first, then infrastructure, to ensure every HANBF investment is secured on solid ground.
Our Motto:
"One Sustainable Environment… Everybody do your part…"
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