Mission
Empowering youth and communities in Haïti through cycling, wellness, and opportunity.
Providing access, education, and opportunities for development - locally and internationally.
Our Story
Thrive Haïti was founded on a simple belief:
When communities move, lives move forward.
When a young person in Haïti has a bike, a supportive community, and opportunities to grow, their entire world expands and they can dream of a better future.
We exist to empower Haitian youth and communities through cycling, wellness, and opportunity. By combining cultural pride with practical action, we aim to create pathways that inspire confidence, connection, and growth.
What began as one rider’s vision is becoming a growing movement powered by community.
FOUNDER'S STORY
From Brooklyn to Haïti • One Vision Drives Us Forward.
Moved by several tragic events that occurred in short intervals in Haïti in 2021, and how they escalated the needs of the people who had already endured decades of political turbulence and economic disintegration. Handal Alouidor founded Thrive Haïti Inc. in 2022 to bridge opportunity and empowerment through cycling. A Haïtian-American community member and athlete, Handal brings a vision rooted in heritage, joy, and hope. He saw a bigger picture: a youth-focused initiative in Haïti that blends sport, culture, and purpose.
Why Cycling
Cycling is transformative.
Cycling develops freedom and possibility. It builds individuals while strengthening communities.
It provides:
- A healthy, positive outlet
- Structure and discipline
- Mental resilience
- A supportive community
- A way to express pride in identity and culture
In a country where young people face daily challenges, rising safety and delinquency issues, a bike can be a grounding force - a place to belong, grow, see beyond obstacles and dream of what’s possible in their future.
Together, we ride for the next generation of Haitian cyclists.