Makendy SMITH
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@makhaitia
Executive director at Fondation AfriAmerica CEO at MAK PA NOU, Professional shoemaker for 25 years INIKK General coordinator Cultural managment consultant
N ap envite w gade tout istwa Smith Makendy an! Li kòmanse ak yon sèl pè sandal resikle pou l rive resevwa tit “Atizan Ane a.” Makendy pwouve ke orijin ou pa defini destinasyon ou. Menm lè te gen dezòd latwoublay nan lari a, li te rete konsantre sou metye li ak kominote li a. Gade tout videyo a. Ki pati nan pakou Makendy a ki touche w pi plis? ___ Watch Makendy Smith’s full story! From a single pair of recycled sandals to being named "Craftsman of the Year," Makendy proves that your origins don't define your destination. Even when the streets were chaotic, he stayed focused on his craft and his community. Check out the full video. What part of Makendy’s journey resonates with you?
@makhaitia Nou kontan mete limyè sou travay ou, Makendy. Nou fyè dèske n ap soutni epi leve atizana ayisyen an byen wo. Ke chemen ou toujou louvri devan ou, epi ke benediksyon ak bon chans mache ansanm avè w nan tout sa w ap fè.
N ap prezante w Makendy Smith, fondatè Mak Pa Nou. Soti nan rekonstriksyon atelye li apre plizyè dife, rive nan transfòme defi an kwasans, istwa Makendy se yon istwa disiplin san fay. Li redefini sa sa vle di pou yon atizan ayisyen sou sèn mondyal la. Lavni peyi d Ayiti nan men Ayisyen yo. N ap envite w gade yon ti apèsi nan videyo nou te reyalize ak Makendy! Istwa Pa m, Chwa Pa m. ___ Meet Makendy Smith, the founder of Mak Pa Nou. From rebuilding his workshop after fires to turning challenges into growth, Makendy’s story is one of unwavering discipline. He redefined what it means to be a Haitian craftsman on the world stage. Haiti’s future is in the hands of Haitians. Please enjoy this teaser of Makendy’s video! Istwa Pa m, Chwa Pa m.
