Diaspora Partnership Accelerator (DPA): An Innovative Partnership Model for Leveraging New Humanitarian Voices and Solutions

The Diaspora Partnership Accelerator (DPA) project, funded by USAID, sought to engage diaspora organizations in humanitarian assistance and disaster risk reduction efforts in Haiti. The project supported three micro-projects: Caribbrew, focusing on increasing the credibility and profitability of Haitian coffee farmers; Friends of Matènwa, aiming to improve access to safe and dignified shelter on La Gonave island; and H.O.P.E. Haiti, working to increase access to life-saving healthcare and disaster risk reduction education. The report details the activities, challenges, and successes of each project, along with capacity building efforts provided to the diaspora organizations. It concludes with lessons learned and recommendations for future iterations of the DPA model, emphasizing the importance of clear communication, DRR focus, and robust project design.