COVID-19 and Haiti
Covid 19 is wreaking havoc all over the world, and our country Haiti is not spared. We are already vulnerable on many aspects, which makes the living conditions of [...]
Food Distribution During A Pandemic
Mary is the grandmother of Kervens, a 12-year-old boy I have in my caseload. Since the day Kervens entered our Child Advocacy program, Mary has prayed for me and [...]
Jenika Sings For Freedom
Written by a team of young women served by Restavek Freedom, with the help of Shout Mouse Press, Jenika Sings For Freedom aims to raise awareness about the inhumanity [...]
LETS Partnership
“I was teaching the class,” recounted Kristin Van Wey, Founder of LETS, “and one woman stood up at the end of class and said, “Can I speak?” “I am [...]
A Letter From Our Executive Director
Perhaps you’ve seen the limited media coverage that is circulating about Haiti. After returning to the States from Haiti this week, I can tell you that conditions there last [...]
Why Aren’t you Leaving Haiti?
Lately, people have asked me if we plan to pull out of Haiti due to the recent crisis. My answer is a resounding, “NO”. We have never even considered [...]
5 Notable Women from Haitian History
Haiti’s history is filled with influential women. From voodoo priestesses to female combatants, here are a select few whose stories deserve to be told. Marie-Jeanne Lamartiniére Lamartiniére is one [...]
HOW EDUCATION HELPS LIBERATE CHILDREN
In Haiti, a parent will spend an average of $130 to send one child to school for a year. In a highly impoverished society where a “good” job might [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]