The System of Restavek and Biological Families
The economic situation of the biological families of children living in restavek is not something that can be approached simply, because it requires an in-depth analysis of an entire [...]
Staff Spotlight: Daniel Fontil
Daniel Fontil is one of our fantastic Child Advocates in Haiti! He has a huge heart for children and for his country. Get to know Daniel! How did you [...]
Statistics About Life in Haiti
The island of Haiti has seen its fair share of hardships throughout history, the repercussions of which can still be seen in some of the country’s current circumstances. Even [...]
How Are Schools in the U.S. Different Than in Haiti?
All school systems across the globe have their own strengths, while also facing distinct challenges. We may be accustomed to the school systems we have here in the U.S., [...]
What’s the First Day of School like in Haiti?
One of the best days for kids in Haiti is the first day of school! It’s an especially fantastic day in Haiti because it’s the first day that they [...]
My Favorite Haitian Holiday
By Francoise Leon, Child Advocate It’s a pleasure to share with you my favorite Haitian Holiday, which takes place on January 1st: Independence Day. This is a day of [...]
A New Year’s Day Tradition – Pumpkin Soup
With 2017 right around the corner, we thought we should share with you a very popular Haitian tradition - making Pumpkin Soup on New Year’s Day! A dish typically [...]
Staff Spotlight: Pastor Mendelson
This month, we are happy to spotlight one of our wonderful staff in Haiti, Pastor Mendelson. Pastor Mendelson oversees the Child Advocacy Program and manages our team of Child [...]
3 Surprising Stories of Hope From Haiti
The island of Haiti is overflowing with incredible, inspiring individuals, many with hope-filled stories that deserve to be shared! Here are just three of those people whose personal accounts [...]
What You Need To Know About Haiti’s History
Haiti’s legacy is long and varied, and so much could be shared about the trials and triumphs of this island nation. Here is just a brief rundown of what [...]