Community Solidarity: The Coup de Main Tradition

Despite challenges, communal support remains strong:

Traditional Practices

Collective work traditions persist: - Coup de main: Community labor exchange - Sousou: Rotating savings groups - Veillées: Night vigils for sick/deceased - Konvwa: Shared agricultural work

"When hurricane destroyed my roof, thirty people appeared with tools," recalls fisherman Henri Navis. "No payment expected. I'll help rebuild theirs someday. That's how we survive."

Modern Adaptations

Traditional solidarity takes new forms: - WhatsApp groups organizing support - Crowdfunding for medical expenses - Diaspora remittance networks - Professional mentorship programs

"Technology amplifies our tradition," notes community organizer Ketty Elisée. "Coup de main goes digital but spirit remains."