Lakay se lakay – “Home sweet home”
My bus from Port-au-Prince to Jeremie was 30 minutes late. I was getting impatient, ready to leave for my vacation. When the bus finally arrived it took a long [...]
Songs for Freedom is sweeping across the country of Haiti! Tens of thousands of Haitians are attending music competitions being held in all 10 departments, culminating in a grand [...]
Making a New Path: Katia’s Story
Katia is a 19 year old girl, the oldest of 7 daughters and is in the 9th grade. Growing up, things were very difficult in her household, especially between [...]
Holding on to Hope
One day as I was visiting a school, I saw a young girl with an elderly woman in the school yard. The child smiled immediately upon seeing me and [...]
Bravery and Strength
Darline, a 20-year-old born in the department of Nippes, was separated from her siblings after the death of her mother and father. Sadly she has no contact with them [...]
Rose’s Story: Part II
If you would like to read the first part of Rose’s story, please go here: http://restavekfreedom.tumblr.com/post/58062419796/enduring-the-pain In August 2013, after a long time of mistreatment, Rose decided to run away [...]
Nwèl ann Ayiti (Christmas in Haiti)
I love Christmas! I definitely think it is the most magical time of the year. The Christmas season is a special season for most Haitians even if they do [...]
Meet our Child Advocate, Shinaida
Join us in getting to know Shinaida, one of our Child Advocates, a little better! When did you start working for RFF? I started working for RFF on June [...]
finding JOY
Davidson has lived with his godmother since his mother passed away; he has never known his father. His godmother sells coffee near her home and Davidson is responsible for [...]
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