Updates
May 16, 2020
Over the last year, I’ve had the honor to lead the What If Foundation as Interim Executive Director. It has been an experience that has enriched my life in more ways than I can express. And, as interim, one of my responsibilities with the Board has been to identify our next Executive Director to lead this wonderful organization. I am …Read more
April 28, 2020
I hope you, your family and friends are doing well and in good health. It has been a few weeks since my last message to you and I would like to share an update on the situation in Ti Plas Kazo and how our partner Na Rive is responding. With COVID-19 cases continuing to rise in Haiti and the Ti Plas Kazo community recording its first …Read more
March 31, 2020
I hope you and your families are staying safe and calm during these challenging times. As we read about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic across the world, I’m sure you have been wondering what the situation is for our friends in Haiti. It has been reported this week that there are now 15 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country, up from two last …Read more
March 16, 2020
While we all grapple with the news and impact of the novel coronavirus, I would like to take a moment to share an inspiring story and an incredible milestone in the history of the What If Foundation. March 19th marks the 20th anniversary of the community food program (or Lamanjay, as it’s called by our friends in Ti Plas Kazo), …Read more
March 16, 2020
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Community Food Program (Lamanjay), we asked our founder, Margaret Trost, to share her reflections on this incredible milestone. Tell us the story of why you started the What If Foundation: When I returned from my first trip to Haiti 20 years ago, I was deeply impacted by the hunger I’d seen and …Read more
February 19, 2020
With life still so fraught in Haiti, I am sure you are all concerned about our friends in Ti Plas Kazo. I am happy to report a few rays of hope. The Fr. Jeri School reopened its doors on January 6th, having managed to close for only two weeks during the height of the crisis. This is in stark contrast …Read more
Videos
Life at the Fr. Jeri School (2019)
Our Founder’s story and the birth of What If Foundation (2014)
Building a Dream (2012)
Post-earthquake feature by KQED (2010)
Early days of the Food Program (2007)
