Haiti is one of the countries that subscribe to the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).  As such, eight years ago, the Haitian Government pledged to eradicate poverty and hunger, develop environmental sustainability; combat HIV/AIDS, guarantee child health, increase maternal health, spread universal education, assure gender equality and advance global partnership. However, while many countries are effectively engaged in MDGs' path, Haiti's public sector seems unresponsive and challenged to fulfill its pledge.

In 2008, with funding obtained from the Ford Foundation, The Consortium for Haitian Empowerment started to strategically thinks about facilitating process for to help the accomplishment of MDGs with the support of the Haitian Diaspora:  Members of the coalition understand the facts that the Haitian Diaspora is essential because of its human, financial and institutional resources.

It is with that understanding that C.H.E is fostering a cooperative exchange between Haiti and US private and public institutions to establish effective leadership with the highest levels of competences.  To this end, the Mutual Assistance is organized to bring together Haitians, and US stakeholders, representatives of private and public institutions within the context of achieving MDGs

Diaspora's Participation within the Context of achieving MDGs:

• How critical is the Haitian Diaspora's participation into a local, national, regional and international framework around specific issues?
• How US base organizations could help develop the capacity of Haitian women group in Haiti in term of Human rights, infrastructure and programs development?

Haiti's Environment and humanitarian aid

• How Haiti be prepared and recover from natural disasters and emergencies;
• How can the Diaspora intervene in Haiti, in case of a natural disaster?
• What are the existing networks and how can they become more effective?

Economic and Social:

• How can the HOPE Act provide tax credit to enable textile manufacturers to set up plants in Haiti;
• What models of micro-credit programs can help develop small projects in major cities and rural areas of Haiti?
• What type of assistance the US can provide to further help open specific market to Haitian products?.

Civism, Immigration and Deportation:

• How can civism prevent crimes, corruption and support MDGs?
• How do Haiti law enforcement and penal systems absorb Haitian deportees from the US?
• How can Haitian-American foster better US Policy in regards to Haitians deportees?
• What role can Haitian-American Law enforcement officers and Lawyers play to help improve the Haitian police and the penal system?
• What could be the impact of an eventual assistance to the country's insecurity and corruption?

The Consortium first Mutual Assistance Conference Took Place in New York in December 2008 with the support of the Ford Foundation.  It was organized with the participation of member organizations and partners including:

• Council Member Mathieu Eugene,
• The Coalition of Haitian Women Leaders (COHFEL) an NGO comprised of Haitian Women Public Officials and Candidates.
• Kings County DA's Office, Charles Hynes District Attorney;
• Dwa Fanm (Women's Rights)
• The Federation of Haitian Hometown Associations (FHARE)
• The Caribbean American Chamber Of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (CACCI),
• The Jewish National Fund
• The Committee For The Commemoration Citadel 2020