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About Us

History

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The Société d’Information en Communication Sociale et Economique (SIKSE) is a Haitian civil society organization that has been operating in the country since 2006. It is committed to working towards the construction of a more just, inclusive, and equitable country where every Haitian can live and thrive with dignity. It also advocates for a safer, more resilient, more productive, and more prosperous society.

SIKSE simultaneously focuses on conducting studies, research, and implementing projects. It aspires to become a leading ‘Knowledge Management Center’ in the Caribbean region, specializing in scientific research and technical and/or scientific projects.

What defines us?

Our Vision: A world in which every woman, every man, and every child attains the right to protection, development, participation, and health, while living in harmony with their environment.

Our mission is to inspire progress in the way the world treats women, children, and vulnerable groups in order to create immediate and long-term changes in their lives.
To this end, SIKSE supports the strengthening of the economic development capacities of disadvantaged communities; it supports initiatives for gender equality, the fight against violence, food security, resilience, and adaptation to climate change; it mobilizes resources and fosters the exchange of knowledge.

SIKSE always prioritizes the search for innovative, sustainable, and effective solutions through strategic partnerships with local organizations, international institutions, universities, and research centers. It ensures that the strengthening of governance (inclusive, participatory, and democratic), respect for human dignity, environmental protection, and more are systematically integrated into all its programs and actions.

We work in all the Haitian Departments

Programmatic Axes (2022 – 2026)

HUMANITARIAN ACTION

Promoting the respect for the rights of the most vulnerable individuals during emergencies, including the right to protection and security.
Strengthening the institutional capacity of communities to prepare for and respond effectively and efficiently to emergency situations.
Promoting and supporting the implementation of corrective actions (clean water, food security, cash transfers, protection, education).

AGRO-ECOLOGICAL FAMILY FARMING AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS

Promotion and development of sustainable food systems through training, experience exchanges, and technical and methodological support.
Implementation of participatory action research projects to test and disseminate new agricultural practices.
Development of short marketing networks (direct contact between producers and consumers).

SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP, PROFESSIONAL INSERTION, AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT

Support for women and young people in finding or creating jobs related to food production or processing
Personalized training and mentoring for young people wishing to develop entrepreneurial activities that meet local market needs.
Support for cooperatives or social and solidarity economy enterprises.

Reduction of Risks and Disasters & Management of Territories and Natural Resources in the Context of Climate Change

Risk mapping and socioeconomic studies on risks.
Support for the development and implementation of plans to manage and use territories and natural resources sustainably.
Capacity building (training, drills, simulation exercises).
Identification and implementation of actions to mitigate climate change or adapt to its effects and protect ecosystems, such as mangrove areas.

Women's Empowerment, Gender Equality, and Diversity

Promotion of informed and meaningful participation of women in public decision-making, regardless of the field or political level.
Strengthening women’s access to productive resources in a sustainable manner, such as agricultural land, water, seeds, and employment.
Development of activities to foster better coexistence, improve gender relations (including contributing to building self-esteem and new masculinities), considering the diversity of groups and social relations.