"It's never been this bad" for Haitians in the U.S. and on the island, he said. "What a heavy burden, being told you're no longer allowed in a country that welcomed you." Octavius Aime said the new arrivals' difficulties affect the entire community, which he's seen grow o...
The vast majority of Haitians love eating their bannann miske byen bouyi. It's a breakfast favorite in the Haitian community, but have you ever stopped to think about its nutritional value? Here's what I found out: Bannann miske is packed with essential nutrients, much like its banana co...
Authorities say they deported 43,900 migrants, largely Haitians, between July and October. In September and October alone, deportation figures shot up by about 50%. The government's actions have sparked heavy criticism in recent weeks from Haiti, the U.N. human rights chief and the United Sta...
(1) These legislative actions have yet to be accomplished. "Strengthening the national policy frameworks remains one of our key focuses", Francesco Bandarin insisted recently in an interview. "The authorities are working on this, and the international community is ready to support their effort", ...
It's a breakfast favorite in the Haitian community, but have you ever stopped to think about its nutritional value? Here's what I found out: Bannann miske is packed with essential nutrients, much like its banana cousin. It's a good source of potassium, magnesium, folate, and vitamin C....
malnutrition, and maternal well being packages. Often, moms are those bringing their youngsters to our clinics and taking an energetic position in defending their child’s health. We are additionally dedicated to women’s empowerment through our community and reproductive well being teaching programs....
Brooklyn, home to one of the largest Haitian populations in the U.S., stands as a testament to this positive influence. The borough's Little Haiti pulsates with the energy of Haitian culture, entrepreneurship and community spirit. The establishment of the Haitian Studies Institute at Brooklyn Co...
Above: Small buildings at the street, large compounds behind Develop plans that can work in a variety of land ownership options, whether by formal land ownership or informal use. Lobby for land law reform. PROVIDE SETTINGS FOR COMMUNITY The house and its surroundings, the architecture, the ...
Within the Haitian-American community, however, Voodoo exists side by side with Christian faiths. Jacobson goes on to explain that “many Haitians see no contradiction in calling themselves Christians while engaging in Voodoo practices” (2003). In Haiti, Catholicism is highly ritualistic and ...
Los Angeles and Boston. Until 1977, Brooklyn was the heart of Haitian America; however, between 1977 and 1981, 60,000 Haitian boat people landed in South Florida, and the center of the Haitian Diaspora moved south to a community of stucco cottages and mom-and-pop businesses anointed "Little...