Fonkoze, the largest microfinance organization in Haiti, surprised members of GW IAS with an ad in the GW Hatchet last week. Their sign reads “Thank you GW IAS!” in Kreyòl. The ad was placed in appreciation for the recent Fonkoze fundraiser sponsored by the IAS.
Haitian-American author Edwige Danticat has been honored by fellow writers for her book “Create Dangerously” published by Editions Grasset. The pan-Caribbean awards panel, convened at the third International Congress of Caribbean Writers held in French-speaking Guadeloupe earlier this month, awarded Danticat its literary prize. The literary luminaries on the panel included Roger Toumson, president of… Continue reading Caribbean Writers Honor Haitian-American Author Edwige Danticat
This fall, Dr. Bob Maguire will teach a class entitled “Post-Disaster Development: Haiti in Comparative Perspective.” (IAFF 3183- 11) The class will be held on Thursdays from 12:45-3:15. The course examines Haiti, its earthquake of January 12, 2010 and the aftermath as a means of addressing key questions in that sequence and the quest to build… Continue reading Fall 2013 Haitian Development Course Offering at George Washington University
Since his appointment in May, 2012, Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe has spearheaded Haiti’s anti-corruption efforts. The prime minister has also continued focusing on Haiti’s development efforts and channeling foreign investment to create employment opportunities. At the same time, the Haitian government continues efforts to strengthen democratic institutions and political stability in a challenging environment. Source:… Continue reading CSIS Statesmen’s Forum: His Excellency Prime Minister of Haiti
For the first time since four back-to-back storms and hurricanes battered Haiti five years ago, the U.N.’s lead feeding program and other agencies don’t have enough food to stockpile in strategic areas before a major storm hits. Source: The Miami Herald Read the full story here.
Haiti’s Resistance Artists create street sculptures — huge metal configurations that speak to the devastation following the 2010 earthquake and the stark separation between the country’s rich and poor. Source: NPR Listen to the story here
A Duke conference this week examined Haiti and its reconstruction following the 2010 earthquake. Source: Duke Today Read the full article here.
The Brazilian state of Acre has declared a state of emergency after the arrival of a surge of illegal immigrants from neighboring Bolivia and Peru. Officials said most of the immigrants originally came from Haiti but now come from as far as Bangladesh, Senegal and Nigeria. Many of the Haitians are refugees from the 2010… Continue reading Brazilian State of Acre in Illegal Immigration Alert, Haitian Citizens Major Demographic
A new report from the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) identifies significant problems with the delivery of US aid to Haiti and finds an overall lack of transparency in aid disbursement. The report, “Breaking Open the Black Box: Increasing Aid Transparency and Accountability in Haiti,” by CEPR Research Associate Jake Johnston and Senior Associate for International Policy Alexander… Continue reading New Report on US Aid to Haiti finds “Troubling” Lack of Transparency, Effectiveness
On March 26th at the US Institute of Peace, panelists participated in a discussion entitled “Can Elections Save Haiti?.” The contributors, Jonathan Katz, Thomas Adams, Raymond Joseph and Mark Schneider, discussed the factors which erode the ability of Haitians to participate in free and fair elections. The event was moderated by Dr. Robert Maguire, who… Continue reading Haiti’s Election Conundrum: Fraught But Necessary?
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