The Haitian-American Engineering Society was founded originally in 1989 by a group of Engineers and engineering students who wanted to apply their knowledge to a very noble purpose: "To develop a network of professionals devoted to Engineering, Science, and Technology, and to promote opportunities for Haitians and the communities in which they reside."
In 1997 organization's name was changed to the Haitian-American Association of Engineers and Scientists; (HAES) as to better reflect the variety of those in the scientific fields joining the organization,
The HAES’s activities and accomplishments have included:
- periodic conferences,
- Tech-Fairs at local schools in the US,
- awarding of scholarships to deserving students,
- Enviro-Tech events in Haiti,
- CORS/GPS/GIS system installation and training at a university in Haiti,
- computer technology training at schools in Haiti,
- potable water system development at La Gonave,
- technical support for electrical generator donations to remote villages in Haiti,
- aquaculture development project in Jacmel,
- various other projects in partnership with organizations that undertake development projects both in the US and in Haiti.