About us
Who we are
New Vision for Dame Marie (Yon Nouvèl Vizyon Pou Dame Marie) is a nonprofit dedicated to the long-term, community-led development of Dame Marie, Haiti.
Our story
Rooted in Dame Marie, built with community
New Vision for Dame Marie was founded on the belief that Dame Marie’s people deserve the chance to build a thriving future in their own home — one that honors the town’s beauty, culture, and potential.
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Why Dame Marie
A place worth believing in
Dame Marie sits on Haiti’s western coast, where mountains meet the Caribbean Sea. It is a community rich in culture, agriculture, and human potential — and one that faces real challenges the right partnership can help solve. We choose Dame Marie because its future is worth investing in.
Our Mission
To support the sustainable, community-led development of Dame Marie, Haiti — advancing education, economic opportunity, health, environment, and humanitarian well-being in partnership with local residents.
Our Vision
A thriving Dame Marie where every family has access to opportunity, education, and dignity — and where the community’s natural beauty and potential are protected and shared.
What we stand for
Our values
Hope
We believe in a brighter future for Dame Marie and act on that belief.
Community
Local voices lead; we build with the people of Dame Marie, not for them.
Transparency
We are honest about our work, our funds, and our progress.
Unity
We bring together residents, the diaspora, and partners worldwide.
Integrity
We hold ourselves to high ethical and accountability standards.
Impact
We focus on real, measurable, sustainable change.
Our strategy
Strategic goals
Our work is organized around clear, long-term goals for Dame Marie.
- 1Strengthen access to quality education and youth opportunity.
- 2Expand economic opportunity through local business and agriculture.
- 3Improve access to clean water, health, and essential infrastructure.
- 4Protect Dame Marie’s environment and coastline for future generations.
- 5Build lasting partnerships with the diaspora, businesses, and institutions.
- 6Operate transparently and earn the trust of every supporter.
Legal & nonprofit information
- Entity: Nonprofit organization
- Registered: Florida, USA
- Tax status: Tax-exempt status information will be published here once available.
New Vision for Dame Marie is a nonprofit organization registered in the State of Florida. Tax-exempt status information will be published here once available.
Governance
We are committed to strong governance and accountability. Our leadership and board provide oversight, and we will publish governance documents and policies as they become available.