The History of the Haitian Flag
Haiti’s current flag is a bicolor, horizontal flag of blue and red, with a white rectangle in the center featuring a coat of arms. The coat of arms includes a hilltop, weaponry, and a palm [...]
Traveling in Haiti: Visit Fort Jacques
If you have plans to visit Haiti in the near future, a trip to Fort Jacques should be on your itinerary. One of many forts that once covered Haiti following the nation’s fight for independence [...]
10 Animals Native to Haiti
Did you know that Haiti is one of the most biodiverse countries in the West Indies? There are nearly 6,000 plant species, some of which can only be found in Haiti. There are also nine [...]
Haiti: Getting the Lay of the Land
We spend a lot of time talking and thinking about the most important part of Haiti: its people. But part of understanding anyone is understanding where they come from: not just the culture and customs, [...]
June’s Story
June will soon turn 16 and lives in terrible conditions in Savane Pistache, a town in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. She’s never known her biological parents. At the age of 5, she was sent to Port-au-Prince to [...]
Creole and Cajun: What’s the Difference?
If you’re an average American, the mention of “Creole” or “Cajun” will likely make you think of Cajun food, New Orleans, or the Creole language. However, these two terms stand for much more than gumbo [...]
5 Outdoor Adventures for Your Next Trip to Haiti
Are you planning a trip to Haiti? Be sure to take time to see Haiti’s beautiful natural wonders with an outdoor adventure! Diving If you’ve never been diving before, this is an experience that [...]
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner: What the Locals Eat in Haiti
Haitian food is simple but delicious. Basic and affordable, Haitian food includes produce and products that can be found right in Haitians’ own backyards. Street vendors are common and they serve up many of the [...]
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 [...]