Fishing Village Program will allow fishermen catch large fishes in the deep sea and provide a good source of income.

“In Coridon, fishing used to be one of the means by which families raised their children,
we used to eat fish every day. It’s sad now…” – Coridon Fisherman

There are more than 20 miles offshore in the 2nd Section of the Commune of Anse-Rouge.

Project Description

• We will create a fishing center with the main goal of improving the living and economic conditions of the population through fishing activities.
• 4 fiberglass boats (21-ft long each)
• 4 engines (high powered outboard)
• Candidates have to be honest and serious
• Candidates will be trained in deep-sea fishing techniques; in procedures to protect the environment; in where, when and how to market their catch; and, in engine repair and maintenance.
• A small portion of the catch will be given to the community organizations or churches to help children and elderly.
• A small amount of their profit will be set aside for maintenance of the fishing village program and equipment.

Accessories

• (GPS systems; Hand-held radios; Freezers; Coolers; Lanterns; Safety gear (first aid kits, flare kits, life jackets, etc.); Fishing tackle (anchors, lures, sealers, reels, hooks fishing lines, barrels, buoys, etc.); Administrative costs; Transportation; Facilities and outside equipment (1 sanitation block, 2 solar panel street lights, 1 artesian water)
• Concrete shed (for equipment and accessories storage)
• 4 groups with 3 or 4 fishermen each