How Restavek Freedom Empowers Children in the Restavek System
Restavek Freedom’s primary goal is to combat the modern day form of child slavery in Haiti known as the restavek system. Within this system, children of impoverished families are sent to live with acquaintances or [...]
How Cable News Gets Haiti Wrong
If you just take what you hear on the news about Haiti as gospel, you’ll never see the true side of this beautiful country. The media reports mostly bad news about everywhere, but it can [...]
5 Famous Haitians Who’ve Left Their Mark on the World
Haiti is a beautiful Caribbean country with a long, rich history – but can you name even a handful of famous Haitians? Check out these five famous Haitians who’ve each had a positive impact on [...]
How to Get the Most Out of Your Trip to Haiti
Headed to Haiti? It’s not a destination that all your friends have been to, but it’s one that’s certainly worth your while. Here’s how to make the most of this trip of a lifetime. Meet [...]
4 Defining Moments in Haitian History
Haiti’s history isn’t one that receives much attention in the textbooks. However, understanding several key moments in Haiti’s history is necessary for understanding where Haiti’s people are today and the challenges they face. The [...]
The Lifelong and Generational Benefits of an Educated Society
Studies show that the more educated members a society has, the better off that society is. After all, education enhances everyone’s quality of life, creates a more civilized and safer community (one that also benefits [...]
Freedom Through Education: It’s Not Just for the Children
One might assume that Restavek Freedom, in its efforts to eradicate the restavek system in Haiti, would start with freeing children from their current domestic bondage. However, we feel there is a more organic and [...]
5 Ways School in Haiti is the Same as in the United States
When you try to imagine educational experiences in Haiti – whether from the perspective of a child, a parent, or a teacher – you likely conjure up something very different than the educational experiences we [...]
The History of Slavery
The history of slavery is a large and untellable story, full of tragedy and cruelty that spans both centuries and continents. Although it is difficult to pinpoint the exact year that slavery began, historians can [...]
5 Reasons You Should Visit Haiti
Believe it or not, the island country of Haiti used to be the hottest vacation destination in the Caribbean. Sadly, due to poverty and natural disasters tourism in Haiti has plummeted over the last decades, [...]
