About
Apwoch Impact Lab is a boutique consulting firm specializing in social impact strategy. We work with foundations, philanthropists, corporations, and nonprofit organizations to create positive social change and craft innovative approaches for sustainable impact. We aim to foster a just society, promote an equitable future, and build stronger communities through strategic initiatives. Our services include organizational strategy, research, training, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategies. At Apwoch, we leverage our knowledge, creativity, and partnerships to develop customized solutions that significantly improve people’s lives.
Vision
At Apwoch, we envision a world where our expertise, experience, creativity, and collaborative efforts contribute to advancing a more just society, thriving communities, happier individuals, and an equitable future.
Equity
Committing to fairness and justice across all our engagements and within our organizational practices.
Innovation
Embracing creativity and continuous learning to address complex challenges with effective solutions.
Collaboration
Valuing partnerships and collective action to achieve sustainable and impactful outcomes.
Courage
Advocating boldly for systemic change and challenging the status quo to improve communities.
Sustainability
Prioritizing long-term ecological and social well-being in our strategies and solutions
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Perspective
At Apwoch, achieving excellence goes beyond simply delivering products or services. True success is intertwined with our commitment to improving lives, building stronger and happier communities, and fostering an equitable future. We strive to create solutions, experience, knowledge,, and collaboration that inspire, safeguard dignity, embrace unique identities, and be artisans of peace. Our approach to social impact is based on the principle that solutions must be co-designed with beneficiaries and communities. This ensures that our strategies are culturally relevant, inclusive, and participatory. We believe in “not harm” and always consider the potential impacts of our interventions to avoid exacerbating existing issues while aiming to solve them. We adhere to a cost-benefit philosophy, ensuring that the benefits of any action significantly outweigh the costs. This pragmatic approach guides our decisions and strategies, aiming for efficiency and effectiveness. We advocate for lasting solutions, focusing on initiatives where ownership can be transferred to local communities. This reduces dependency on continual external aid and fosters long-term sustainability.
We champion independence and prioritize solutions that empower communities and individuals, avoiding creating dependencies. Our goal is to inspire self-sufficiency and enhance the capabilities of those we serve. Apwoch is not just consulting; we are actively shaping a world where companies, organizations, communities, and individuals can thrive sustainably together.
Why this name
Apwoch” is the Haitian Creole translation of “Approach.” While it is common to see Greek and Latin words used in naming, it is far less common to see Haitian Creole words being employed. Haitian Creole is a language that represents unity, liberation, freedom, creativity, courage, and perseverance. It was forged by enslaved men and women who used it to build communities, inspire movements, ignite revolutions, and found a nation. Haitian Creole does not use gendered language, and its speakers have coined words that directly reflect the sounds they hear, such as “goudougoudou” (the onomatopoeic term for the noise heard during the devastating 2010 earthquake). Choosing the name “Apwoch” perfectly aligns with our vision and belief in the power of people to design solutions and transform their realities. We believe that the way one approaches, analyzes, and dissects a problem influences how they solve it and the impact they achieve. By using “Apwoch,” we invite everyone to tackle problems with an open mind and to rely on those who are directly affected. It calls for including those closest to the problem in the search for solutions and approaching others for partnerships. It is also a reminder that knowledge and wisdom are universal, and the Global South, its countries, communities, and people, who are often relegated to secondary status, have much to contribute to the world.