1. Kami foundation
for haiti
FEBRUARY 2010 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1
A Foundation Born to Aid Haiti
up with the is the primary fuel used Jatropha, the Fuel
following man- in the majority of
date: homes. It greatly con- of the Future:
Promote the pres- tributes to the defores-
tation of what was once *Jatropha is a tropical,
ervation of the
environment by known as the “Pearl of none comestible plant
reducing the felling the Antilles”. which produces nut-like
Michel Jobin pictured above with of trees. In the next five years, seeds. These particular
kami manufacturers.
Provide alternative KAMI hopes to intro- seeds have a very high oil
In July of 2009 Michel sources of fuel for cooking in duce three definite pro-
content.
Jobin was invited to the North East of Haiti, grams;
speak at a Knights of and eventually beyond. Locally manufactured
Columbus social event in Create sustainable improve- kerosene/biodiesel
Orangeville Ontario. ments in the quality of life stoves as a replacement
After his message, Mi- of the Haitian population, for charcoal.
chel, who has over 20 especially women. Provide environmental
years of experience in aid
The initial idea Jobin education to grade
to Haiti, was acclaimed
had was to introduce school students.
and approached by
members of the audi- kerosene stoves thus, Increase *Jatropha cul-
ence, willing to help in hopefully replacing ture to be transformed
the founding of a chari- charcoal as cooking into biodiesel for use in
table organization. fuel. Charcoal is un- oil lamps and kerosene THE KAMI STOVE
healthy, slow and ir- stoves.
Since that day, a board regular and increasingly Inside this issue:
of directors was formed, expensive. With all
a constitution was drawn these considerations, it
Mission Trip 2
The roots of KAMI
Jocelyn Latour 3
KAMI is derived from work through the women‟s groups and
the founders names, “grass roots” of the schools have actively A New Way of Life 3
KAthleen and MIchel population. That is gotten involved with
Jobin, hence the name why the foundation our mission and are Contributions Aceepted 4
chosen. started in a small town, now very motivated
where ordinary people and excited partici- KAMI Welcomes 4
The foundation hopes to
will benefit and partici- pants.
make a very positive
pate actively in the pro-
change in the lives of the Much more work is left
posed changes.
people of Haiti. To do to do, but this is only
this, KAMI plans to Several cooperatives, the beginning.

2. KAMI FOUNDATION
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“We repeated
hundreds of
times the “how My Last Mission Trip to Terrier-Rouge, Haiti
to light the By Michel Jobin tive and give basic formation They were amazed to discover
on utilizing them safely. that kerosene produces a simi-
In April of 2009, determined to lar blue flame to propane,
kerosene stove
introduce an alternative to the The local interest in our pro- when under pressure. They
safely.” use of charcoal fuel, I returned ject went far beyond my expec- were especially impressed with
to Terrier-Rouge; I brought tations. After briefing five the formidable heat that the
with me the kerosene stove, manufacturers, they eagerly stoves produce.
A total of 169 which I imported from the went to work, anxious to show
Philippines. Terrier-Rouge, a me their first models of the With one gallon of kerosene
villagers, 59 of
quiet rural village in the N.E of stoves. Within a few days, they lasting for 22 hours of continu-
them women, Haiti, is located between Cap- had built a total of ten different ous heat, a litre of water boils
Haitian and Fort-Liberte, stove frames; all were different in only 4.5 minutes. This is by
took these 30 where I lived on several occa- to each other, bul all of them far a better heat source than
sions over the past 15 years. met with my proposed stan- the more detrimental charcoal.
minute dards. As kerosene is available every-
Knowing that the kerosene where in the country, for its
workshop/ stove would be very effective, I Along with my house staff and use for lamp oil, it is also much
returned to Haiti in November my long time and loyal assis- more economical than the very
discussions.” 2009, after the formation of tant Jocelyn Latour, we pre- expensive charcoal. The people
KAMI Foundation. The goal pared a formation session. thanked KAMI Foundation for
was to explore the feasibility of Once word of our new tech- this wonderful initiative and
having local manufacturers, nology circulated in the town, expressed hopes that our ef-
with whom I had worked in people of all sorts and talents forts will grow soon and for
the past, build steel frames for visited my improvised prem- many years to come.
stoves, which would be better ises, curious to see with their
suited for Haitian cooking. I own eyes, this new technology. Eight of the ten stoves built
also wanted to meet with target were left with families, who are
We repeated hundreds of times expected to take part in an
groups and individuals. This
the (How to light the kero- evaluation when I return in
endeavor was to sensitize them
sene stove safely demonstra- April 2010. I spoke with
to the problem of deforesta-
tion). A total of 169 villagers, Jocelyn Latour who says that
tion and the devastating envi-
59 of them women, took these the stoves are working very
ronmental effects of charcoal.
30 minute workshop/ well, people are pleased to
I planned to motivate and in-
discussions. All of the visitors cook indoors, as it has been
terest people in the use of
showed great enthusiasm to raining for the past three
kerosene stoves as an alterna-
this pressured kerosene stove. weeks.

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Jocelyn Latour the Right Hand Assistant
Pictured on the right with is
family is Jocelyn Latour, Michel‟s
assistant in Haiti. As Michel has
stated, Jocelyn‟s invaluable help
keeps procedures in action while
Michel is away.
Along with helping to supervise
the manufacturing of the KAMI
stoves, Jocelyn also visits the
families, who now use the stoves
on a regular basis. These visits
help the people by having any
questions answered. Training is
also provided where needed. A
very important factor to the
able to cook without charcoal, Jocelyn is pictured with his beau-
regular visits, is to report to Mi-
along with comfortably prepar- tiful family, who are also in- “these visits help
chel how the people are adapting
ing family meals indoors. volved with this project.
to the new technology of being
the people by
having their
Pictures of a New Way of Life
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Picture here are family homemakers enjoy-
ing the comfort of being able to cook in-
doors. Cooking with charcoal is done com-
Caption describ-
pletely outdoors, even in the rainy season. ing picture or
graphic.
To the right, a KAMI kerosene stove under
construction.

4. A note to sum up
KAMI’s We Welcome and are Actively Seeking
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Financial Contributions.
Michel Jobin Chair
Orangeville KAMI is just getting started and is off to a remarkable beginning. Our application to become a
Sheila Flattery Vice Chair Charitable Organization will soon be submitted to Canada Revenue Agency for approval.
Orangeville
Sylvie GilAlfau Secretary At this time, we cannot provide official receipts for your donations, but we do have very ambi-
Orangeville tious plans to move forward. Our objective for 2010 is to manufacture 100 stoves and install
Victoria Meneses Treasurer them in many homes. We are providing a viable alternative to the destruction of trees, which are
Orangeville now nearly non existent in Haiti. Because of the stoves, daily life is changed for the better since
Ann Lay Director meal preparation no longer takes the whole day.
Caledon
Jean-Paul Gauthier Director If you can help us during this initial phase of our development, your donations would be most
Orangeville gratefully received. Please see the address below where you can mail your donations. Thank
Dale Hahn Director you very much, your help will benefit a hurting nation.
Orangeville
Kathleen Jobin Director
Orangeville
Arshad Shah Director
Newmarket
Joe Plut Director
Orangeville
Stephen White Director
Orangeville
Please make
checks payable to:
Michel jobin
With kami foundation
New KAMI Office Building in Terrier-Rouge.
for Haiti in the memo
section.
KAMI Welcomes Visitors to Terrier-Rouge
mail to: KAMI will be in position to host
The village of Terrier-Rouge is our stoves are in use; we would
Michel jobin some guests. The two story
situated 40 kms from the north- also visit the facility where the
Kami foundation house named „LAKAY
ern border, between Haiti and stoves are manufactured, includ-
834474 4th line KAMI‟ (the house of KAMI) will
the Dominican Replublic. Al- ing schools and cooperatives.
Town of mono provide guests with a simple, but
though a fair distance from the
R.R. 1 Orangeville on safe place to stay. The food will This is an experience that we
capital of Port-au-Prince, it is
Canada l9w2y8 be prepared by our cook Nazou, encourage you to contemplate. If
easy to get to from Puerto Plata
who also takes care of the house- you have special skills in the arts,
D.R.
keeping. With Nazou, Jocelyn sports, music or other areas, we
Terrier-Rouge will be the home my assistant and Wislin helping could set up for you to lead
of KAMI‟s National Office. It‟s our guests, their stay in Terrier- workshops with local groups.
new premises will soon include Rouge will be pleasant. No special qualification is
an office and accommodations
Different visits can be arranged needed, just an ability to frater-
for visitors.
for the inquisitive visitor, such as nize and share with others.
Starting in the Fall of 2010, visits to the households where Please contact Michel Jobin.