![]() ![]() Identifying Rousseau as a true benefactor of THP, Polidor commented, “Mr. ![]() ![]() Jean Roger Polidor (’07), Director of THP’s Office of External Affairs, is deeply appreciative of Rousseau’s support – particularly for the employment opportunities he has given to LCS graduates. ![]() In December, Rousseau enlisted the services of friend and Haitian filmmaker, Mario Delatour, to produce a new promotional video for THP.įor many years, Rousseau has also supported the Louverture Cleary food program with in-kind donations of TOPCO’s major products. “ represents exactly what I see as the solution to Haiti’s problems: Education of the people to become productive citizens for the common good of the society.” Rousseau believes so strongly in the Project that he looks for any opportunity to help spread the good word. Running a business in Haiti forces one to confront serious challenges of infrastructure and bureaucracy, but Rousseau is quick to point to the lack of education as Haiti’s greatest obstacle to development. Rousseau’s TOPCO-Haiti has been around since the early 1980’s, importing and manufacturing food products such as garlic, bullion, and herring for distribution in Haiti. He does his research-the exact thought that came to my mind when he came to his first LCS graduation, without prompting, to observe.” He has succeeded in integrating traditional Haitian businesses and introducing new businesses to help the country grow economically. “With all due respect to Patrick Brun, Lucky is the most impressive business man I have met in Haiti. That same year he came to visit the school, attended graduation and opened his food warehouse to LCS.”ĭeacon Patrick Moynihan, THP President and Head of LCS, considers the Project fortunate to count Rousseau as a member of the community. He was particularly captivated by our Charism, I recall. Brun recalls, “Lucky’s participation at the time was invaluable, and it wasn't long before his interest in our work and mission grew. THP Board Member and long-time local supporter, Patrick Brun, first introduced Rousseau to the Project in fall of 2009 while recruiting funds towards a match gift. From left: Mme Esther Paul (THP Director of Operations-Haiti, LCS ’01), Annick Baussan (Local supporter and class Godmother), Lucien Rousseau (Local supporter), Christina Moynihan (former LCS Director of Neighborhood Educaiton and Social Services), and Deacon Patrick Moynihan (THP President & Head of LCS) Lucien “Lucky” Rousseau (center) attends LCS 2014 graduation. Lucien “Lucky” Rousseau, owner of TOPCO-Haiti, has proven himself a true friend of the Project, supporting LCS with in-kind support from his food distribution business, hiring LCS graduates, and, most recently, supporting the filming of a new promotional video to help THP spread the good word. Accordingly, The Haitian Project’s (THP) Louverture Cleary School (LCS) sits solidly on three supports: students, staff and the community. It is a well-known principle in Haiti that a chodye (large cooking pot) has greatest stability when it rests on twa roche (three rocks). The Haitian Project, Inc - Louverture Cleary School : Local Support ![]()
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