Foundation Guillaume's Impact:
Building Hope, Shaping Futures
25 years of lasting impact by FLLG
Nestled in the rugged mountains of Haiti’s Nippes department, Plaisance du Sud was
once a place of invisibility. Lacking commune status, it was absent from national plans, cut
off from essential services, and ignored by policymakers. Roads turned to rivers during the
rains, formal education stopped at middle school, and most families had never seen a
nurse, let alone a doctor.
Then came the Fondation Léopold Luc Guillaume.
1. Gaining Commune Status and Unlocking Public Infrastructure
One of FLLG’s first victories came in 2003, when — through relentless local advocacy —
Plaisance du Sud was granted official commune status. This bureaucratic milestone
changed everything:
● It gave Plaisance access to national development plans.
● It allowed public services, schools, and roads to be considered and funded.
● It transformed a mountainous village surrounded by mud trails into a commune
connected by hard-packed roads and paved arteries.
This change made it possible to move from marginality to visibility — a critical foundation
for all that followed.
2. Health Care: A Lifeline for 24 Years
From a single nurse and minimal supplies in 2001, FLLG has built a permanent health
care infrastructure that now serves tens of thousands. The Centre de Santé Léopold
Guillaume (CSLG) is the only health facility in the area with beds and a maternity unit.
Annual reach:
● 12,000+ consultations per year (pediatrics, maternity, general medicine)
● 240+ home visits annually for the most vulnerable
● 9–12 mobile clinics each year in remote rural sections
● 7–10 community health campaigns (hygiene, maternal health, vaccination)
● 24/7 care — even during national strikes, disasters, or epidemics
During the 2021 earthquake, CSLG was the first structure to reopen and serve as the
commune’s triage center — without outside support. It has trained dozens of community
health workers, provided psychosocial support, and continues to be the only reliable
care provider for over 30,000 people.
3. Education: From Dropouts to Degrees
In 2001, formal education in Plaisance du Sud ended after Grade 9. Today, thanks to
FLLG:
● 4 rural schools have been co-constructed with communities
● 1 flagship school, ELLG, now serves pre-K through Philo (Grade 13)
● 12 partner schools receive yearly financial and material support
● Over 700 students are supported each year through tuition assistance, uniforms,
meals, and school supplies
● FLLG has supported the completion of more than 25,000 school years
Since 2023, the commune has also welcomed displaced students fleeing gang violence in
urban areas, and ELLG has expanded to receive over 100 new students. The next
milestone? A vocational school to anchor opportunity locally and keep youth rooted in
their community.
4. Food Security & Agricultural Resilience
FLLG has never seen food as charity — it is a right, and a tool for empowerment. Since
2005:
● Over 4,000 families have received food assistance
● 11 churches and 6 schools host canteens supported by FLG, feeding 3,250+
people per year
● The goat husbandry program started with 300 families and has become a
generational resilience model, especially for women-led households
● Community gardens and food-for-work programs are activated during crises to
protect dignity and ensure survival
5. Post-Disaster Reconstruction and Housing
FLLG has been a frontline actor in every major emergency:
● After Hurricane Matthew (2016) and the 2021 earthquake, FLG coordinated
relief, shelter, and rebuilding
● Built 35+ earthquake-resistant homes, still standing
● Trained over 250 masons in safe construction
● Prioritized female-led households in shelter distribution
● Provided temporary classrooms, shelters, and food stockpiles post-disaster
FLLG’s model homes have been used as examples of climate-resilient, community-built
housing in Haiti.
6. Youth, Sport & National Representation
In rural Haiti, sport is often inaccessible. FLG turned it into a gateway for growth:
● Founded the FG Tennis Club and track & field programs
● Trained over 200 youth athletes
● Produced national tennis and athletics champions
● Sent youth to international competitions, including the Junior Davis Cup
● Hosts an annual soccer championship with 16 teams from neighboring
communes, creating one of the most anticipated sporting events in the region
● Organizes local tournaments, seasonal training camps, and co-ed leagues
every year
This investment in discipline and self-esteem has produced not just champions, but
leaders.
7. Media, Arts, and Identity
Since 2004, Radio Oxygène has broadcast 7 days a week, with programming on health,
civic rights, education, culture, and music. It is:
● Run by 54 contributors, including students and women’s groups
● A trusted platform for public health campaigns and civic education
● Home to cultural programs like poetry slams, storytelling, and musical
competitions
8. Churches, Community Hubs, and Civic Life
FLLG supports 10 churches, not as religious institutions alone but as:
● Emergency shelters
● Civic dialogue spaces
● Schools, distribution centers, and sites of community leadership
Their autonomy and community ownership make them key nodes of FLG’s decentralized,
grassroots approach.
9. Women’s Empowerment and Justice
From land rights to maternal care, women have always been central to FLLG’s model:
● Legal education programs for women, especially on property rights
● Economic support through micro-business grants and training
● Dedicated women’s spaces in schools, churches, and community programs
● Projects like Je n Klè ! raise awareness of economic and judicial abuse, helping
women navigate systems of power
What We’ve Built, By the Numbers
Health. 1 permanent health center, 12,000+ consults/year, 30+ health workers trained
Education 1 flagship school, 4 schools built, 12 schools supported, 700+ students/year
Food Security 300+ goat-rearing families, 3,250+ people fed annually
Housing 35+ homes built, 250 masons trained, zero collapsed
structures
Sports 200+ athletes, 22 national medals, international representation
Media & Arts 1 radio station, 54 contributors, 7-day programming, 4,000+ event attendance
Women & Empowerment Land justice, economic programs, legal accompaniment
Civic Engagement 10 churches, annual parades, community consultations
Why It Matters
What FLLG has done in Plaisance du Sud is not a collection of projects. It’s a full
community transformation. From administrative existence to educational access,
from emergency response to long-term health care, from malnutrition to local food
systems, from isolation to international representation — we’ve built it all from the ground
up.
Our method? Presence, trust, and continuity.
Our fuel? Conviction — not convenience.
Our vision? A dignified, resilient Haiti — one town at a time.