Global Leadership Program (GLP)
One of the most valuable resources is learning from peer leaders with different cultural perspectives. To facilitate this exposure the Maryland based Build Haiti Foundation has established the Global Leadership Program. The BHF - GLP has been initially marketed to student leaders in Maryland and will use its contacts in Haiti to attract Haitian students with leadership potential. Youth leadership development is the primary GLP goal of this program and this will be accomplished through interactive discussions on challenging Haitian issues, seminars on leadership and cultural awareness and service projects.
BHF GLP has many components that include
BHF GLP has many components that include
- Partnership with local schools and scholarship program for students who are willing and able
- Community engagement through its soccer tournaments, movie nights, scholarship programs, to name a few.
- Project identification – Through live and direct interaction with the community, participants discuss their challenges and help to identify projects that are important to the community.
- Educational workshops about environmental sustainability, public health and entrepreneurship. These workshops offer BHF great opportunities to partner with other organizations to address issues of concern to the community which may include water projects, solar panel, technology, etc.
Alex Cohen (4/30/19):
“Participating in the Global Leadership Program has had a very profound impact on me as an individual. The program allowed me to have unforgettable experiences with some of the kindest people I’ve ever met, and with people that had I not participated in the program, I likely never would have met in the first place. The GLP opened my eyes to a new culture and gave me a new perspective on the world and how we live in it. This perspective has forced me to think about things more globally and has made me realize just how much impact people can have on anything they set their minds to. I would absolutely recommend students going on trips with the program and taking advantage of this phenomenal experiential learning opportunity.”
Tim Davis
“Participating in the Global Leadership Program has had a very profound impact on me as an individual. The program allowed me to have unforgettable experiences with some of the kindest people I’ve ever met, and with people that had I not participated in the program, I likely never would have met in the first place. The GLP opened my eyes to a new culture and gave me a new perspective on the world and how we live in it. This perspective has forced me to think about things more globally and has made me realize just how much impact people can have on anything they set their minds to. I would absolutely recommend students going on trips with the program and taking advantage of this phenomenal experiential learning opportunity.”
Tim Davis
“Jill learned so much about herself and service to others. It has truly helped her frame her vision for college and career”.
Trish, Jill’s Mom
Trish, Jill’s Mom
“I have been to Disney World at least eight times, but this was my best trip ever”
Nick
Nick
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Collaborative Leadership Program
It is a 7- 10 Day program providing adult professionals with an opportunity of a lifetime to visit Haiti while supporting the work of BHF, a non-profit entity, in Haiti. Community development, Institutional reinforcements, mentoring, community engagement, capacity-building and infrastructure development are just some of the initiatives our participants will get their hands on. CLP provides individuals with the opportunity to work with communities in Haiti and to experience a multidisciplinary, strategic, and leadership-oriented program within a global setting. This program is BHF’s way of providing a platform to those seeking to make a difference in the world using their financial resources as well as their intellect to positively impact the world. Some of the activities include:
- Collaborative Community Development and Capacity Building Projects
- In-country Cultural & Community Engagement
- BHF Pillars Workshops: Healthcare, Education, Environmental Sustainability, Economic Sustainability
- Site Tours and National Monument Visits
- Understanding Haiti’s rich history
- Mentoring