Let's Build Gonave, Haiti!

This is not the actual ID printer that would be chosen, but it gives you an idea of what such a system looks like.  Depending on modifications, the ID printer will have software, holokote technology on the cards, magnetic stripes on the back, camera, etc.  Systems can range from $1,000 to $5,000 US. If the infusion of $100,000 comes true, it allows for dozens of these machines, along with a workforce to take the ID's.  These cards will accomplish so much and are a simple way to start the process of modernizing Gonave, and moving the island forward. As I mentioned it will allow those citizens who hold a card the opportunity to get much needed services since it establishes who actually resides on the island.   It will help with voting to allow Gonave to be a Special Administrative Region of Haiti, amongst other things. Since we are working on getting free education on the island, these cards are key to that success.  Couple this with our team finding othe...

I was contacted late Friday afternoon from a company that had expressed interest in Gonave before.  After not hearing from them for about 4 months, I assumed they were waiting for further organization on their part, or to see if Gonave would turn into a SAR (Special Administrative Region). Well later Friday I got a phone call which lasted for about 2 hours.  I then had to make additional calls yesterday.  A company which chooses to remain unnamed, wanted to donate $100,000 US to get the Gonave ID program started.  They would have to have several things in place before donating the money.  One would be that a clear path of having Gonave autonomous with the Haitian government approval.  The second one would be that housing and basic infrastructure is funded, and a detailed plan is ironed out. This is great news, and a big push towards actual movement on Gonave.  I started this project almost a year ago, and it seems to be moving.  While we stil...