FORF participates and sponsors conferences, explorations, and other projects consistent with its objectives of spurring the development of Haiti through education, civism, and tourism.

August 6-7, 2009 -- Mrs. Fombrun attended and participated in the the 2nd Annual International Congress of the Haitian Diaspora held in Sunny Isles, Florida. She was joined by FORF Board Member Dr. Charles Fombrun and by her nephew Christian Fombrun . The meeting included numerous presentations discussing the challenges of community development in Haiti, and emphasized the active and positive role the Diaspora could take in promoting Haiti to the international community. Former President Bill Clinton gave the closing address to an attentive audience, and confirmed his commitment to bringing private investors and changing perceptions of Haiti as part of his appointment as UN Special Envoy. View part of his presentation.

Fall 2009 --The FORF is supporting the Ayiti Toma 2009 speleological expedition, a study project of the caves of Haiti launched by professional photo journalist Carole Devillers and speleologist Olivier Testa. The project's three main objectives are to look for remnants, artifacts and cave paintings of the Taino indian culture, to study the sacred caves and rites associated with these cavities, and to explore and survey the unfathomable potholes found in Haiti. The prospects are many and will benefit Haiti in various domains such as Haitian culture, tourism, training of Haitian guides, natural heritage protection and preservation as well as science. Similar caves have been uncovered in recent years in Haiti, including the Grotte Marie Jeanne near Port-a-Piment. A recent finding of ruins of colonial coffee plantations attests to the wealth of historical treasures yet to be uncovered throughout Haiti.