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Ju, sèvis sanitè, militè [Water, sanitation, military] Threats to Haitian’s development involve a series of historical and geographical challenges, many of which are not the fault of Haiti’s leadership or its people, or centuries of dependent allied relationships. However, blaming all of Haiti’s problems on history, geography, relationship’s with nations, and national mismanagement would not be the … More Pipeline to life….water

Haiti’s formal education “Année Fondamental” is based on a primary, secondary and higher education programs with a vocational curriculum added, and are under the responsibility of the Ministry of Education “Ministére de lÉducation.” Eighty percent of the population lives under the poverty line, literacy is reported as 52.9%, and on average Haitian’s receives 4.9 years … More School of Thought

Haiti is currently being aided by approximately 10,000 non-governmental organizations (NGOs), in support of its socio-economic recovery and infrastructure change. They are the largest recipient of NGOs in the world, with no other country higher in the world. The 2010 earthquake further devastated Haiti’s already impoverished and debilitated country. The largest amount of NGOs global relief … More “helP is hopE” non-governmental organizations

Gender inequality in Haiti is as much a living atrocity as it other parts of the world. Women are devalued and oppressed in spite of their human rights, contributions, inherent nurturing, strengths, knowledge,and  unifying the household and the world. This phenomenon is escalated in impoverished countries where the political and socioeconomic infrastructure are weak in legislation, … More “Poto Mitan” [pillars of society]

Haiti history in tourism had been one of an exotic culture, exquisite cuisine, distinctive and colorful art, handcrafts, castles and resorts, and an attractive destination. Its eclectic and cultural development has brought both positive and negative attributes to Haiti’s socioeconomic infrastructure. Vive la différence, Haiti’s tourism slogan meaning “live long the difference” (Dictonary.com, 2016), is … More Vive la différence

The farthest back I can ascertain Haitian culture is translated is to the Arawak/Taino society of Indians (Spanish decent). It was believed that at about the time of the birth of Christ, these Indians became seafaring, and navigated from South America to the Caribbean chain of island, and inhabited the whole island of Hispaniola, now … More “old world…NEW WORLD”

Haiti no doubt has been negatively affected by modernization and dependency theories and process. The dependency phenomenon does not occur overnight, is multifaceted, evolving, and is reflected by Haiti history from colonialism, dictatorship, and corruption. One major focal point in Haiti was during the Duvalier regime, a shift was made from agriculture to textiles, which … More In too deep…[modernization & dependency theories]

Haiti modified from it original name Ayiti, symbolizing their transition from slavery and independence from France in 1804. Haiti is a nation rich in culture, development, resources and natural beauty, but plagued in historic crossroads, and struggling to rise above a dismal economic past. Haiti remains trapped in the context of a fragile paradigm from … More Ayiti/Hayti “Land of Mountains”