YE Foundation: Transforming Lives Globally, One Eco-Step at a Time 🌍

Who Are We

YE Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to innovative solutions to address environmental and waste management challenges in underserved countries. Our journey is not just about managing waste; it’s about fostering sustainability and improving the quality of life for future generations. Our work begins in Haiti, a land dear to our hearts.

Our Mission

To transform global waste into clean energy in underserved countries.

Our Vision

To promote better living conditions, sustainable environments, and prosperous economies in underserved countries.

Our Founder

Shirley Xavier is the proud founder of YE Foundation. She is a multi-passionate thought leader, networking coach, and solar broker with over 20 years of combined experience in sales, investing, and retail fashion management. Born and raised in Brooklyn and Queens, New York, Shirley's Caribbean heritage infuses vibrancy and resilience into her work.

Our Why

Shirley traveled to Haiti with the dream of building a hospital in honor of her late mother, Yvonne Etienne. However, she found that the infrastructure was not ready for such a project. The streets were filled with pockets of burning trash, causing significant health risks and poor living conditions. Witnessing this environmental crisis firsthand, she was inspired to create YE (Yvonne Etienne) Foundation.

Our Inspiration

The core of YE Foundation is the enduring legacy of our founder’s mother, whose homeland was Haiti. Yvonne was a certified Master Chef and a compassionate home health aide who dedicated her life to caring for others. Her spirit of service and selflessness inspires our mission to create lasting change. Her tireless dedication to helping others has profoundly shaped our commitment to transforming lives and communities worldwide.

To learn more and get involved, visit us at http://YEF.Global

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YEF cares

An Evening Beyond Emerald City (#YEFGala2025)

2nd Annual Haiti Cultural Day

2nd Annual YE Foundation Fundraising Awards Gala