Reyisi is a grass-roots organization that came about immediately after the January 2010 earthquake which devastated the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere. The founders of Reyisi, after being bombarded by the horrific news reports and personal accounts from friends and family members residing there, felt compelled to rise and make a difference. In March, the mission work began where the founders partnered with the community of Sarthe, La Pleine in Port-Au-Prince to help with initial relief efforts providing necessary goods for basic human survival. In June, the founders expanded their relief efforts in the community and began moving toward development projects.
The long term goals of this grass-roots organization are to help the community members of Sarthe to become self-sufficient and to empower them in ways in which they can thrive against all odds. The vision is to have the community be involved in the rebuilding of permanent homes for the displaced, creation of safe community space with a focus on women and children for the purposes of education, medical and child care, counseling support, and the development and enhancement of natural talents. Additionally, we aim to help the community become more self-sustaining via the support of local agricultural projects such as community gardens to provide fruits, vegetables and herbs for food and medicinal purposes.
Nerlande Anselme & Samantha Mjenzi
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