Why I am a Child Advocate
By Natacha DesirIf you had asked me a year ago, “What is a child advocate?” I would not have known the answer. If you had asked me what my opinion [...]
3 Ways You Can Give Hope to Children in Slavery
A lot of people consider slavery to be a thing of the past. It’s nice to believe that, overall, our treatment of people has improved dramatically in the last couple [...]
Valuing Children
By Mathia Philippe, Child AdvocateIn Haiti, children aren’t always viewed as important or valuable. They are often considered last in things. This can be seen at a party, for [...]
Success Requires Support!
By Nadine Augustin Paul, Child AdvocateWhen Danis* came to be registered in our program, he was so small that I was not sure he was old enough for school. When [...]
An Irreplaceable Experience of Freedom
“We saw the impact we are having on these kids’ lives, and how we are bringing them hope.” - Natacha, Restavek Freedom Child AdvocateWhat if this summer, Mirlande* had the [...]
Why Children Stay in Restavek Situations
By Frantso Sagesse, Child AdvocateI am very glad to be a Child Advocate. Even before I had finished high school, I had already begun working with children. Although my [...]
Learn 5 Phrases in Creole
Now that you know what to pack for your next trip to Haiti, it’s time to learn a few phrases in Haitian Creole that will help you make the [...]
Growing Communities of Justice for Children
By Nick Lyndon, Chief Operating OfficerOver the last three years, Restavek Freedom has taken its innovative Justice Curriculum trainings to churches and communities throughout Haiti. We believe that by [...]
The Winner is Declared in Haiti’s South Songs for Freedom Competition
By Lefabson Sully, Coordinator of the Music CompetitionTranslated by Gardy St Paulin, Coordinator of Church MinistryThe Songs for Freedom music competition is back for a second round in Haiti! This [...]
Top Ten Haitian Dishes You Need To Try
Haiti is known for more than mountain ranges and the best soccer in the Caribbean. Haitian cuisine is some of the greatest, and most eclectic, in the world Allow [...]
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