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    Turn a community need into a clear plan—built with your Sector and supported by the diaspora.
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The 11th Department is where ideas become organized action. Projects are proposed by members, shaped inside Sectors, and supported by people across Regions—so work doesn’t stay as “good intentions,” it becomes a plan with milestones, updates, and measurable outcomes.

Whether your project serves a neighborhood abroad, a community in Haiti, or a diaspora network, the goal is the same: build something real, in the open, with the right people.

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What qualifies as an 11th Department Project:

  • Responds to a clear need (community problem, opportunity, or gap)
  • Connects to at least one Sector (and ideally a Region)
  • Has a realistic scope (what can be delivered with the team and resources)
  • Includes milestones, roles, and a simple timeline
  • Commits to updates and transparency

From community needs to real-world impact

Projects begin with members identifying needs in their communities — in Haiti and across the diaspora. Ideas are discussed and shaped inside Sectors, strengthened with research and planning, then submitted for review.

Selected projects move forward for:

  • coordination and partnerships
  • funding strategy (donations, sponsorships, grants)
  • implementation planning
  • measurable reporting and updates
Project Pipeline
From Idea → Impact
Projects move through a simple process to keep work organized and accountable:
  1. 1 Identify the Need
  2. 2 Brainstorm solutions (with a Sector)
  3. 3 Draft the proposal
  4. 4 Sector review and refinement
  5. 5 Governing Committee review (as applicable)
  6. 6 Funding & Execution & public reporting

What you’ll submit (simple checklist):

  • Project title + one-sentence goal
  • Sector and Region (who this serves / where it belongs)
  • Problem statement (what’s happening and why it matters)
  • Proposed solution (what you will do)
  • Key milestones (3–6 steps)
  • Support needed (skills, partners, funding, supplies)
  • Success metrics (how we’ll measure progress)

How you can help

Supporter

donate, share, attend, amplify

Contributor

discuss, vote, give feedback, connect resources

Builder

volunteer skills, execute tasks, support delivery

BE PART OF THE SOLUTION

Leader

coordinate the project and keep milestones moving

Transparency & Accountability

Accountability, Up Front

Every project is expected to publish:

  • milestones and progress updates
  • monthly status notes (wins, blockers, next steps)
  • budget visibility (as applicable)
  • outcomes and lessons learned