About us
Understand the story
Mapou is a nod to Haitian’s majestic and diverse culture. Haitian culture is so rich with music, poetry, food, art yet so underrepresented and unlauded just like the mapou trees in Haiti. Although mapou is not listed as the national tree of Haiti, it is nonetheless very relevant in the Haitian culture. Have you ever heard the expression “ On pye mapou tonbe” which is translated as : A mapou tree has fallen or have you listened to the song: “Le yon mapou tonbe” by Carol Demesmin? Carefully pay attention to the words and you’ll instantly decipher how much importance and solemnity a mapou tree carries
Our Mission
Mapou’s mission is to celebrate Haitian culture through advocacy, education and entertainment. In honor of the trees it is named after, Mapou Inc pledged to support efforts to restore the mapou trees which are on the verge of extension in Haiti due to massive, nearly complete deforestation.
Culture
Mapou’s ultimate goal is to put the Haitian culture on the map.
Educate
Celebrate Haitian culture through advocacy, education and entertainment.
Reforestation
Restore the Mapou trees which are on the verge of extension in Haiti