History, Education and Culture

In 1961, Corcah was organized by a group of friends living in the city of  Ansed’Hainault, Haiti. Guided by the need to work together to stimulate prosperity, to promote social inclusion and economic growth, to raise living standards,  and to generate investment opportunities, several groups of Haitians with diverse professional backgrounds decided to combine their genuine efforts to work together to form an organization. 

In the search for sustained and equitable economic growth that contributes to long-term development and reduces poverty, those individuals are committed to continue implementing social activities and a sound macroeconomic approach to resolve poverty issues. Furthermore,  they continue to redouble efforts to improve the investment climate and promote corporate social responsibility.

Fulfillment of this responsibility enables effective use of national and international resources for economic growth and poverty reduction. From day one, Corcah has been seeking to coordinate efforts with a view to mobilizing resources for sustainable economic development and for combating poverty in the region of Ansed’Hainault.

In 1986, Corcah became a legal corporation as defined in subparagraph ( a)  ( 5) of Section 102 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law and is a type B Corporation under Section 201 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.  The name of the organization is Corcah. The organization has a Certificate of Incorporation in the State of New York, United States. The organization has a registered mailing address in the State of New York. The organization has been established for an indefinite period of time.

The purpose for which the corporation was formed are exclusively charitable and educational within the meaning of Section 501 ( c ) ( 3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as the same maybe from time to time amended and which shall permit Corcah to do all forms of fundraising activities for the socio-economic development of  Haiti. To do any other act or thing incidental to or connected with the foregoing purposes or in advancement thereof, but not for the pecuniary profit or financial gains of its members, directors or officers, except as permitted under article 5 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law.

At Corcah,  we are dedicated to being a model for corporate governance. We continue to engage in a learning dialogue with stakeholders, during which we reinforce our shared understanding of what it means to be a model for corporate governance. Corcah has a proven record of achievement. Here is a few of a long list of projects that Corcah has implemented over the last 10 years:

a)      Construction of the public park of Ansed’Hainault

b)      Construction of the public market of Ansed’Hainault

c)      Electrification of the city of Ansed’Hainault

d)      Water infrastructure and management

e)      Construction of the Hospital of Ansed’Hainault

f)        Construction of 8 public fountains

g)      Construction of  many High School buildings

h)      Construction of 5 bridges

i)        Reparation of Highways and regional roads

j)        Marine transportation and fishery management: Cooperative devoted to the fishery industry, including the catching, processing, selling of fish , shell-fish and other aquatic animals. Gift of a motor boat.

k)      Reparation of major buildings

l)        Small projects on agriculture, environmental protection and urban planning

m)   Small projects on education, culture and social activities

In 2004, Corcah was represented by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the National Conference for the economic development of the Caribbean region.  It was held in Miami, Florida. 

At Corcah, we recognize the important role that partnership plays in promoting sustained growth and economic development. We affirm our commitment to advance our agenda in order to particularly develop economies, by promoting   better access to financial resources.  We therefore reaffirm our commitment to work with partners to reduce poverty.

We welcome the progress achieved to date toward a sustainable economic development. There are more challenges to face.  With this in mind,  we continue our efforts with a view to identifying secure sources of financing to meet the needs of the country of Haiti, the department of Grand’Anse, and most importantly, the city of Ansed’Hainault.

 Together, we look forward to a great future.