Seven institutes feeding one community system.
Each Lakou hosts integrated institutes that train youth, anchor employment, and incubate locally-owned enterprises across the most strategic sectors.
Agriculture & Ecology Institute
Regenerative farming, agroforestry, soil restoration, and seed sovereignty.
Eco-Construction Institute
Sustainable building with local materials, solar integration, and durable rural housing.
Health, Sanitation & Nutrition
Community clinics, sanitation systems, nutrition programs, and preventive care.
Business Institute
Entrepreneurship, cooperative finance, market access, and rural enterprise.
Research & Development
Applied research on Haitian crops, materials, water systems, and renewable energy.
Technology Institute
Digital literacy, agtech, telecommunications, and climate-smart infrastructure.
Sports Academy
Youth development, leadership, and community cohesion through sport.
Six-month fast-track training.
Trainees enter a six-month intensive: classroom theory, applied workshop, and supervised paid fieldwork in their home region. Graduates either join a Lakou enterprise or launch a cooperative with seed capital and mentorship from the Business Institute.