2023 is almost here which means it’s time for another Kenbe Lage. This tradition that is so dear to us consists of vocalizing what we want to keep for 2023 and what we are letting go of and leaving in 2022. Here is what some of our artisans are saying:

Abraham

What I am keeping: A positive spirit, Love, Joy, Creativity, Team spirit.

What I am leaving behind: Negativity, stress, timidity/shyness, feelings of inferiority, discouragement

Ismaella

What I am keeping: Encouragement, patience, Team spirit, Self-control, Love, The spirit of sharing, Motivation

What I am leaving behind: Doubt, fear, negative spirit, laziness

Maxane

What I am keeping: Faith, Positive spirit, Hard work, Team spirit, Patience.

What I am leaving behind: Hypocrisy, bitterness, jealousy, limited mindset, fear.

Mona

What I am keeping: Wisdom, Love, Self-control, Hard work

What I am leaving behind: Anger, impatience.

What a year this has been! The most difficult one no doubt but also the one where we learned the most about our strength and power to overcome.

On behalf of the whole team,

THANK YOU!

We love new year resolutions! They are are such a great way to embrace fresh starts but if we are being honest, many of our resolutions are not really sustainable. We tend to keep adding new resolutions to the ones we haven’t even practiced from the previous year.

There is power in simplicity and making sure the goals we set for ourselves are realistic, specific and attainable. Most importantly, it is important to be able to go back to hold goals and habits and do a clean up instead of constantly adding.

Years ago at Haiti Design Co, we started the new year tradition called “Kenbe, Lage” (Hold on, Let Go) where the team gets vocal about what they want to leave in the previous year and what they want to take with them in the new year.

This year was no different. We made sure our staff took the time to vocalize what they wanted to leave behind and what they are looking forward to for 2022.

No need to say it has been quite a challenging year for us and now more than ever, we need to keep our hope and faith up. We want to encourage you to do the same. No matter where you live or your circumstances, remember that as long as there is life, there is hope and things to look forward to and let go off.

Here are some of our artisan’s resolutions for 2022

Mwen vle kite selibatè pou 2021. Mwen vle kite tout move panse negatif yo ki te konn fè mwen pè pou mwen avanse. Nan ane 2022 a, menaj men avèm ap pran dispozisyon pou nou prepare maryaj nou

I want to leave all of the negative thoughts that used to keep me stuck. I also want to leave the single life behind. In 2022, my boyfriend and I are taking action to plan our wedding

- Maxanne -

Pou 2021, map kite epav, paresès. Sa yo Konn fè mwen pa verman ekonomize kòb mwen. An 2022 map kenbe disiplin pou mwen kapab travay pi byen epi pou mwen kapab fè ekonomi

In 2021, I leave laziness and procrastination. Because of these I often don’t make proper money savings. In 2022 I am keeping a spirit of discipline in order to work better and also save my money.

- Kavakia -

KENBE LAGE: GOING INTO 2023

What a year this has been! The most difficult one no doubt but also the one where we learned the most about our strength and power to overcome.

On behalf of the whole team,

THANK YOU!

The "Kenbe - Lage" Tradition and why it's imporant

Here are some of our artisan’s resolutions for 2022

We are wishing you the best for 2022!

may this be your best year yet…