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The University of Fondwa 2004: Haiti’s First Rural University
• Opened in 2004 to celebrate Haiti’s Bi-Centennial
• Focus: Sustainable and integrated rural development
• Majors: Veterinary Medicine, Agronomy, Management
• Enrollment: Two classes of 36 students total
• Goal: Development specialists in every rural community
• Education provides the means to fight misery and poverty
Facts About Fondwa
• One of 565 Rural Communities
• Located 60 miles SW of Port-au-Prince
• Population of 7,000
• Thriving Peasant Association since 1988
Ebelle JeuneUNIF Class of 2010
University of Fondwa 2004:Why a Rural University?
University of Fondwa 2004:Why a Rural University?
• Fondwa is a living laboratory for sustainable development
University of Fondwa 2004:Why a Rural University?
• Fondwa is a living laboratory for sustainable development
• Reverse flow of young people to urban areas
University of Fondwa 2004:Why a Rural University?
• Fondwa is a living laboratory for sustainable development
• Reverse flow of young people to urban areas
• Professional opportunities for Haitian youth
University of Fondwa 2004:Why a Rural University?
• Fondwa is a living laboratory for sustainable development
• Reverse flow of young people to urban areas
• Professional opportunities for Haitian youth
• Provide hope for other rural communities
Moise Yraus and UNIF Class of 2010Ervé Alliance
Support The University of Fondwa
Annual Tuition, Room and Board: US$4,500
Many Ways to Contribute:
Monetary Donations
Gifts in Kind
Sponsor Students
Visiting Professors
Outreach
University of Fondwa 2004 (UNIF 2004) Please visit our other web sites:Fondwa - Leogane , Haiti http://www.piphaiti.orgP.O.Box 13062 http://www.rimhaiti.org Delmas , Haiti http://www.fondwa.orgPh:011 509 245 4230 http://www.apfhaiti.orgFax: 011 509 221 7520 http://www.fonkoze.org
Email: Fr. Joseph Philippe ( [email protected])
U.S. Contacts at UNIF USA Foundation:Michael Haerting Kevin Meehan, Ph. D. Board President Secretary of the Board (305) 322-9396 (407) 823-3054 [email protected] [email protected]