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Haiti and the Dominican Republic: How Two Countries Share an Island

By Cecily Bacon, Restavek Freedom Intern“Hispaniola” was the name given to the land occupied by both Haiti and the Dominican…

9 years ago
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Why Our Church Got Involved

Guest Blog by Paul McGuinness, Parker Hill Community ChurchSeveral years ago it became clear to me that our church’s global…

9 years ago
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Life in the Haitian Countryside

By Robenson Saint-Hilaire, Child AdvocateLife is not easy in the Haitian countryside.  Those who live in the country face many…

9 years ago
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Claudine

By Jean Osbert Victor, Child AdvocateI would like to introduce you to Claudine*.Claudine is a precious little twelve year-old girl…

9 years ago
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What You’ll See on a Cruise to Haiti

by Heather Gentzel, Communications and Child Sponsorship CoordinatorSparkling turquoise waters, sandy beaches, all-you-can-eat tropical buffets…did someone say “Caribbean cruise”?  Cruise…

9 years ago
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Valentine’s Day

By Marie Yolaine Florestal, Child AdvocateWe believe school is not only where you learn academic skills, but also a place…

9 years ago
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Ecleziasse’s Story

By Natacha Desir, Child AdvocateEcleziasse* is a 16 year-old boy who lives in Port-au-Prince with his father and his stepmother.…

9 years ago
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5 American Abolitionists Who Fought to End Slavery

Many people throughout history have fought for the eradication of slavery. We’ve heard of and studied many of these brave…

9 years ago
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Songs for Freedom Returns for Second Season to Help End Child Slavery in Haiti

Anticipation spreads across the country of Haiti as young people begin writing, rehearsing and preparing auditions for the second round…

9 years ago
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The Meaning behind Pumpkin Soup

By Nadine Augustin Paul, Child Advocate              Haiti has a rich historical past; when you…

9 years ago