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Small Business Disaster Recovery in Haiti: Rebuilding from the Ground Up
When disaster strikes, it doesn’t just shake the earth—it shakes communities, families, and livelihoods. The 2011 earthquake in Haiti was one of the most devastating natural disasters in modern history. Thousands of lives were lost, homes were destroyed, and entire local economies were brought to a standstill. But in the midst of tragedy, hope always finds a way to rise.
In any disaster, small businesses are among the hardest hit. In Haiti, local entrepreneurs—street vendors, shopkeepers, artisans, and service providers—faced total loss overnight. For a country already struggling economically, rebuilding its small business infrastructure became both a challenge and a necessity.
That’s why the idea of small business disaster recovery in Haiti is so important. Small businesses are not only essential for economic recovery—they’re also a source of dignity, stability, and opportunity. Supporting local enterprise helps people get back to work, care for their families, and restore a sense of normalcy in their communities.
What Would You Build to Help Haiti Rebuild?
In this post, we want to hear from you. If you had the opportunity, what kind of small business would you start in Haiti when rebuilding begins? What’s one key step you would take to ensure your business could survive a disaster like this?
Your ideas matter. For every comment we receive, we’ll donate $1.00 to the Red Cross for Haiti Relief. By participating, you’re not only sharing inspiration—you’re helping support real recovery.
Let’s come together to imagine, support, and shape a stronger future for Haiti—one small business at a time.
