What If Foundation

Partnering to transform the lives of Haitian children, one meal, one lesson, one step at a time.

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Partnering to transform the lives of Haitian children,
one meal, one lesson, one step at a time.

Our Work

The What If Foundation invests in the future of Haitian children living in poverty. We work in close partnership with the grassroots organization​ Na Rive to deliver food, education, and community support programs that are transforming lives in the Ti Plas Kazo community of Port-au-Prince, and beyond.

Over the last two decades, we've helped provide more than 5 million meals to hungry children and families, funded thousands of scholarships, and helped build the Fr. Jeri School which has become a beacon of hope for the community.

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The Need

The majority of Haitians live on less than $2.41 per day, which makes having access to reliable food and education extremely difficult. The children we serve face great challenges, but our partnership with Na Rive demonstrates the power of community-led programs to transform lives, one child at a time.

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Our Difference

We have a nearly 20-year partnership with the grassroots organization Na Rive to fund programs that are Haitian-led and Haitian-run: this is why they are so effective.

We focus on one community in Port-au-Prince, Ti Plas Kazo, where our founder met human rights activist Father Jean-Juste and began a long-term partnership based on a shared vision, mutual respect, and trust. Our commitment and love for this community runs deep, and it’s a rare privilege to be able to see how the lives of many of these children are being transformed through the programs we support.

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Impact

5,000 meals served to children & families each week
650 summer campers learning & enjoying being kids
320 students proud to attend the Fr. Jeri School
240 youths with a safe space to learn after school
98% pass rate on the national government exams
1 space where children feel safe, valued and inspired.

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