Category Haiti

Three young men walk past the rubble of a building that collapsed during the earthquake. On August 14, 2021, an earthquake of magnitude 7.2 hit the south of Haiti causing numerous human and material damages. One month later, the humanitarian…

Overview: A vehicle left running to warm up inside a house garage in Ottawa, Canada, on the morning of Dec. 22, caused 10 people—including four children and three couples—to be intoxicated by carbon monoxide. The victims, one of whom died,…

Overview: Fafà Picault, a 33-year-old Haitian international soccer player, is making headlines by signing as a free agent with David Beckham’s Inter Miami CF. He adds his skills and experience to one of U.S. Major League Soccer’s most renowned teams.…

Overview: Police Officer Mikenson Hilaire Sainté killed one individual and injured five others in Gonaïves the weekend before Christmas, following an altercation inside a nightclub. This incident has plunged the city into panic, leaving families in tears. Two of the…

Overview: Carimi made history at UBS Arena, performing to a full house in one of the few times a Haitian band has played in a U.S. arena. The concert celebrated their legacy with powerful performances, heartfelt tributes, and hints at…

Overview: Jensen Desrosiers and his partner Glenda Elie feature prominently in the 2023 New York Haitian Heritage Parade lawsuit for their alleged roles in connecting event organizers with elected officials. This report is part 3 of 3. BROOKLYN—Before moving into…

Overview: Haitian slam continues to survive and adapt, like many other artistic trends, in a Haiti ravaged by gang violence for several years, thanks to slam poets who continue to write, compose, and produce studio recordings. From Jouinie Angélica Michel,…

Overview: Dr. Duckenson Lorthé Blema, minister of public health and population (MSPP), was dismissed following a deadly attack by the “Viv Ansanm” gang during the attempted reopening of the State University Hospital of Haiti (HUEH) on Dec. 24. The attack…

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — On a cold and rainy Thursday afternoon this month, the Haitian Community Help and Support Center seemed unusually quiet for a group that has served thousands over its short existence. The chairs were vacant, and the hallways…

Overview: In Haiti, children are the most vulnerable group in the face of multiple crises, notably including natural disasters, sociopolitical and economic instabilities, and rampant gang violence. They have not only seen their fundamental rights violated but have also been…