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Caribbean Development
Organization collaborates with The Billfish Foundation on fisheries
management issues in the Dominican Republic
The Caribbean Development
Organization is working with
The
Billfish Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the
conservation of billfish and other large migratory species.
Fishers in the Dominican Republic rely heavily on these fishes for
subsistence, but worldwide overexploitation of these species has caused
their abundance to decline. CDO and TBF are collaborating with
fishers in the Dominican Republic to gain more knowledge on these
important fish species and ultimately improve the management of their
populations.
Billfish Conservation Project
In June 2008, Peter Chaibongsai of The
Billfish Foundation (TBF) and Mandy Karnauskas from Caribbean
Development Organization traveled to the village of Punta de Pescadores
in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic. The purpose of the
visit was to learn about fishers' knowledge of these valuable commercial
species and speak to them about the importance of sustainable fisheries
managment. It was discovered that fishers are being forced to go
further and further from the coast to obtain their catch as the fish
populations decline, and safety at sea is a big concern for many
fishers. It was decided that, in return for fisher's cooperation
in recording biological data on their catch which will help in the
management of these species, TBF and the Caribbean Development
Organization would supply saftely equipment to the fishers to reduce
their risk of being lost at sea. Caribbean Development
Organization contributed $300 to provide safety equipment for the
fishermen.
Read an
article on this project.
See the billfish conservation project
photo gallery.
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Chicken Malnutrition Project
Project Description
This project has helped
ameliorate problems with malnutrition in the community. A
community chicken farm was built to provide a cheap source of protein.
Initially, 500 chicks were bought at a low bulk price, and these were
fed and raised until maturity. Pairs were then sold at a discount
price, offering families a continuous source of protein that many would
not have otherwise been able to afford. Proceeds from the initial
sales went back to sustaining the project by purchasing another 300
chicks.
Project Location: Cabaret, Haiti
Director: Boursiquot P. Francis
Funds awarded: $400
Estimated impact: 250 families initially; as project continues
hundreds more will benefit
Community problems addressed: Malnutrition
Organizational
Information
Name of Organization:
Òganizasyon
Devlopman Lwès
(ODL)
(Organization for Development in the West Department)
Mission: The mission of ODL is to aid in sustainable
development projects in the community. Areas of focus are reducing
deforestation, environmental protection, nutrition and health,
agriculture, and health education.
Date founded: April 24, 2001
Number of members (M/F): (22/13)
Meetings: Monthly, with over 30 people attending
Previous work: ODL has completed a project to reduce
deforestation by working with an alternative charcoal technology, the
"briquette." The organization also works within local schools
doing health education.
Project Proposal
Grading Criteria
Sustainability: (3/5) The proposal had a plan for sustaining
the project after funds were spent, but the organization needed to have
a clearer plan for how much money would be generated by the sales and
how many chicks would be purchased for subsequent cycles.
Clarity: (4/5) The proposal was clearly understood and questions
were answered in full detail. The exception to this was the lack
of a precise plan for generation of funds and continuation of the
project.
Benefit: (4/5) The project had a relatively wide base of
beneficiaries, and potential for many beneficiaries if it could be
sustainably continued.
Community: (5/5) The organization had funds saved from
previous projects and contributed nearly 50% to the total costs of the
project.
Organization: (5/5) The organization had a clear record of
past success, and demonstrated its ability to manage finances and
implement projects.
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School Construction Project
Project Description
The Pepinière
Kindergarten is one of two elementary schools in the village of Luly,
Haiti. The number of children in the school had well outgrown the
space available, and the school started construction on a new building
to accommodate the children. The school was slowly nearing
completion, but the school organization had trouble finding funds to
finish the construction and make the building functional -- it was
missing a roof. Funds were awarded to finish the building in order
to make it functional and allow the students to use the space.
 
Project Location: Luly, Arcahaie, Haiti
Director: Mme. Adeline C. Blanc
Funds awarded: $400
Estimated impact: 100 children
Community problems addressed: Education
Organizational
Information
Name of Organization: La Pepinière
Kindergarten
Mission: To give a quality education to children between
2 and 5 years old.
Date founded: September 2004
Number of members (M/F): (2/3)
Meetings: Trimesterly
Previous work: Construction of initial school, purchase
of materials for students
Project Proposal
Grading Criteria
Sustainability: (5/5) The school has a strong student base,
and it has already been functioning for four years.
Clarity: (1/5) Some of the questions lacked detail.
However, the project was relatively simple and the proposal gave
sufficient information on how the funds would be used.
Benefit: (3/5) The project would benefit a small but
important group of individuals (schoolchildren) in the community.
Community: (5/5) The school organization, along with
individuals from the community, contributed about 75% of the costs of
the construction.
Organization: (4/5) The school has been functioning for
4 years and it appears that the school board has sufficient managerial
skills to implement the project.
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