What Type of Transportation is Used in Haiti?
Transportation in Haiti is certainly varied, with much of the population depending on a combination of ways to get around the island. Whether they’re living in the country or [...]
4 Books You May Never Have Read About Haiti
If you’ve been following Restavek Freedom for a while, you know we have a deep love for Haiti. We love traveling to Haiti. We love learning about Haiti’s culture [...]
Staff Spotlight: Natacha Desir
Natacha Desir is one of our amazing Child Advocates in Haiti. She not only advocates for children in restavek, but she also leads an afterschool girls’ group. Natacha has [...]
How is Haiti’s Artwork Unique?
Art provides an incredible opportunity for people to come to know and experience Haiti and its vibrant culture. Though Haitian art is a somewhat complex tradition, it is an [...]
Best Haitian Games for Kids
Haitian children, just like kids all over the world, love to laugh and play with their friends and family. While many of their playtime activities are similar to those [...]
Haiti: Life in the Country vs. Life in the City
Around the world, rural poverty is often higher and more difficult overcome than in urban areas — and it seems Haiti is no exception. Although the capital city was [...]
Try This Haitian Pumpkin Soup Recipe
We’ve spent some time looking at a few must-try Haitian dishes, but with Fall just around the corner, we thought it was a great time to share our favorite [...]
Be Sure to Celebrate These Haitian Holidays!
Haiti is a beautiful, culturally-rich nation, with deep roots in tradition and history. And if there’s one thing the people of Haiti know how to do well, it’s celebrate. [...]
Cooked Haitian Rice and Beans
By Natacha Lucien, Child Advocate How to cook Haitian Rice and Beans Ingredients: 2 ½ cups rice 1 ½ cup beans ½ cup oil 1 teaspoon salt 2 Tablespoons [...]
Life in Port-Au-Prince
By Marie Yolaine Florestal, Child Advocate Port-Au-Prince is the capital city of Haiti. It was founded in 1749, extends for 13.9 square miles, and has a population of around [...]