A Celebration of Women

is elated to Celebrate the Life of this pioneer in modern times …

WOMAN of ACTION

Marie Josee Roland

The story of Marie Josée Roland, a Supervisor for  cash-for-work programme, reveals the resilience and strength of Haitian women, working not only to put food on the table but to be part of the solution toward  ” a New Transformed Haiti…”

Since the 12 January 2010 earthquake, has been playing a

key role in the response to the crisis in Haiti.

 

Acknowledging that only Haitians

can rebuild their country again—

and build it back better—

UNDP has put job creation at the centre of all its recovery activities in the country:

jobs to offer new opportunities for economic advancement, to enable Haitians to cover their basic needs and to rehabilitate basic infrastructure.    Marie Josée is now working as a supervisor of debris and garbage collection for UNDP’s

cash-for-work programme in one of the worst-hit

neighbourhoods in the city.

Her work, she says, is not only helping her financially, but it distracts her from thinking about her loss all the time,

and it makes her feel like a valued member of her community.

A Celebration of Women … celebrates

the Courage, Diligence, Faith and Strength

of

MARIE JOSEE ROLAND,

definitely a

WOMAN of ACTION

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MARIE JOSEE ROLAND

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A Celebration of Women