International Trends and Services

The International Trends and Services facet of The Links, Incorporated is committed to improving the quality of life for people of African descent around the world. The Metro-Manhattan (NY) Chapter delivers transformative programs that support education, health, economic empowerment and cultural awareness in global communities, most notably in Haiti.

Highlights

Sustainable Organic Integrated Livelihoods (SOIL)

For nearly two decades, the Metro-Manhattan (NY) Chapter has been engaged in outreach to Haiti, championing solutions that uplift dignity, health, and sustainability. Our recent work includes a partnership with Sustainable Organic Integrated Livelihoods (SOIL), an organization addressing the critical need for safe and accessible sanitation in urban Haiti.

Through SOIL’s groundbreaking EkoLakay program, families receive container-based toilets and weekly waste collection, transforming access to hygiene in areas where traditional infrastructure is unavailable or unaffordable. Many participants are experiencing in-home sanitation for the first time, resulting in improved public health, environmental safety, and personal dignity.

Beyond Borders

The Metro-Manhattan (NY) Chapter proudly supports the Family Graduation Program led by Beyond Borders, a 24-month initiative that helps vulnerable Haitian families move from extreme poverty to stability and self-sufficiency.

Through our sponsorship, participating families receive comprehensive support: livelihood training and start-up resources, weekly coaching, health education and care, housing assistance, and the tools to build long-term financial security. This holistic model empowers families to break cycles of poverty and build brighter futures for generations to come.