Haiti’s Colleges and Universities
Schools systems across the world are all run differently. You might remember when we wrote about the ways that primary school systems in Haiti differ from those in the [...]
What does it take to keep a family from sending their children into Restavek?
By Roslyn Phillips The hurricane that blew through Port Salut, Haiti, in October 2016 destroyed many of the mountain homes where families lived. One step into the makeshift structures [...]
5 Similarities Between Haiti and the United States
The differences between Haiti and the United States are vast: from the size (Haiti, with about 10.7 million residents compared to the United States’ 321 million, is about the [...]
Where do children in restavek live?
by Jean Osbert Victor, Child advocate In Haiti, poverty drives parents from poor rural areas to give their children to a relative or a stranger in the city in [...]
4 Important Aspects of Haitian Culture
Haiti is a country rich in history. They were the first successful slave revolt in modern history, and the country has staunchly maintained its independence since the early 1800s. [...]
Children in the Countryside vs. Children in the City
By Samuel Jean-Baptiste, Child advocate Since the very inception of the Haitian Republic, rural communities have been treated differently from the urban ones. The “rural code” adopted under President [...]
5 Things to Know When Visiting Haiti for the First Time
The nation of Haiti had a vibrant tourism scene during the 70s and 80s; however, natural disasters and a fragile political climate led to the tourism numbers dwindling in [...]
Restavek Freedom : 10 years advocating for children’s rights
By Mackenson Edma, Child Advocate In Haiti, poverty is prevalent. For the poorest families taking care and providing for their children is an everyday fight. In this harsh situation, [...]
How a Database Can Save Children
By Amazan Amos, Database Coordinator A few months ago, a family in Haiti lost their child. They searched everywhere, asked everyone, but could not find him. Their anxiety was [...]
4 Surprising Things You (Maybe) Didn’t Know About Haiti
Haiti is a country of vast topography, rich culture and a tremendously difficult history. It is a country filled with beauty and plagued with hardship. For many of its [...]