Konbit Mizik

new york, New York

Verified PWI Partner

Our Mission

Konbit Mizik uses music to engage youth in grassroots organizing, community service, education, and development. We accomplish our mission by breaking it into 3 parts: 1) By providing free production, video, and career management services to local, underground musicians in Haiti 2) By providing educational and vocational training workshops' and lectures' on professional skills, academics, life skills, and music. 3) By mobilizing communities throughout Haiti with collective action to address local problems and uplift those less fortunate, abused, and oppressed.

Who We Are

Konbit Mizik Corp. is a NYS 501(c)3 non-profit corporation (EIN # 45-2704968) based in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Originally conceived as a project in the wake of the 2010 earthquake to provide financial relief and joy to Haiti's talented musical youth, producer, & keyboardist Ian Evans teamed up with filmmaker Nick Cannell and they began to seek, record, and film artists in some of the most neglected parts of Port-au-Prince. With a common love for music and strong community support, Konbit Mizik's name and recognition grew throughout the streets of Haiti. In 2011, we incorporated and expanded the mission of Konbit Mizik to truly leverage the power of music as a vehicle for social transformation. In August 2013, we received tax-exempt status from the IRS.