Lakou NFP
LAKOU, in simple terms, is Creole for "the yard" THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION TRAINING TO LAUNCH DEVELOPMENT IN HAITI WHERE, WITH SKILLS AND OPPORTUNITY, HAITIANS CAN CREATE THEIR OWN SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES.
Founded
2017
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lakou.org
Address
Evanston
Lakou | Vocational Training | Les Cayes, Haiti Home About Videos Donate Contact More Our Mission To create opportunities for the Haitian people through vocational training and job creation. 100 of the construction projects built by graduates of Lakou39sfirst cohort are still standing after the earthquake in 2021. No damage wasreported to any of the eight buildings. 45 participants enrolled in2025 84 of the graduates of Lakou39s firstcohort have fulltime positions in the commercial construction industry.
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Amazing work, Lakou! It's inspiring to see how your vocational training is empowering the Haitian people and creating lasting impact in their communities. Keep it up! 💪🏽🇭🇹
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I love the focus on self-sustainability and education! Giving people the skills they need to build their futures is such an important mission. Let's support Lakou together! 🌍❤️
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