In Haiti, the foundation has existed since 1998, but has had various names.  In 2002 the organization adopted the name “Foundation Against Poverty” or FOCOPAU. The foundation's purpose is to improve the standard of living for the poor in Haiti. 

The foundation currently has over 3,000 members.  FOCOPAU is working in the poorest areas of Haiti including Cite Soleil, Lilavios, Bon Repos, The Plaine, Gonaives, Titanyin, Artibonite, and Les Cayes.   

FOCOPAU is working on various programs including:

1. Basic Education
   
2. Literacy
   
3. Promotion of women
   
4. Food Distribution
   
5. Meal plan for students
   
6. Child Sponsorship
   
7. Orphanage
   
8. Health center
   

Haiti Foundation Against Poverty was brought to the United States in June of 2006.  After returning from a visit to Haiti it was evident that the poor in Haiti will not survive on their own.  Many are using violence as a last resort to provide food for their families, and many children are becoming orphaned due to this violence, AIDS, and other diseases. 

HFAP was opened as a 501c3 nonprofit organization to help raise awareness and funds for the poverty Haitians suffer from.  Our main areas of focus include; education, health care, and providing the basic necessities of life - food, clothing, and shelter.