6 Ways That Giving Generously Can Give YOU Freedom
One of the Bible’s more well-known teachings states that it is “better to give than to receive,” but does this mantra hold up to the scrutiny of scientific research? Here at Restavek Freedom, we’ve seen [...]
Can Board Games & Cookies Help End Slavery?
An Interview with Colene Jansen Colene Jansen is a 4th year student at Redeemer University College studying political science, French, and history. She is also the president of the Global Workplace Justice Club at Redeemer [...]
Education is Key
By Jennifer Francois, Child Advocate Caroline was born in December 1998; she has 5 brothers and 4 sisters. Caroline’s father always told her that her mother was alive, but he never provided information on her [...]
Top 5 Restaurants in Haiti for Visitors
The cuisine of Haiti is as diverse as the history of the country itself, resulting in restaurants that specialize in everything from zesty creole dishes to sophisticated French fare. Although it has dwindled as of [...]
Carnival in Haiti: What is it?
Last Tuesday was the celebration of Carnival in Haiti. But what is Carnival? One of our Child Advocates, Natacha, explains what Carnival is and how it is an important part of Haitian culture. Take a [...]
When Did Haitian Creole Become an Official (or Written) Language?
If you ever find yourself in the country of Haiti, strolling the streets of Port-au-Prince or Cap-Haïtien, you may be greeted with the phrase “Bonjou” or “Alo,” both common greetings in Haitian Creole. Haitian Creole [...]
Haiti’s Currency: Learn More About the Value and History of the Haitian Gourde
If you’ve ever spent any time in Haiti, or have an upcoming trip planned, you’ll want to understand how money is handled and what the available denominations are for exchange. The currency of Haiti is [...]
Top Tourist Destinations in Haiti
In the 1970s Haiti was known as a top vacation spot among the Caribbean islands. With its beautiful beaches, underground caves, and breathtaking mountains, a visit to Haiti can be a truly rejuvenating experience. However, [...]
What the Kids in our Program Want to Be When They Grow Up and Why
Restavek Freedom supports many different programs that work together to end the system of restavek in Haiti. We have educational resources on the radio and offer Justice Curriculum training at local community buildings to educate [...]
A Heart For Helping: An Interview With Hélène Bailleul-Desodt
Ever since she was a child in France, Hélène has had a deep and innate desire to help other people. As a girl her eyes were always searching for ways in which she could make [...]
