Haitian American Foundation for Democracy
@weare_haffd
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Our mission is to engage the Haitian-American diaspora + promote policies that foster democracy, human rights, economic development & inclusion.
Joined December 2021
Gangs continue to expand their control in Port-au-Prince and forced nearly 13,000 people to flee their homes. IOM is monitoring the situation and providing assistance despite challenging accesses and growing needs. https://t.co/qf7O66LsDo
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Don't miss the discussion tonight at 7pm about challenges & calls to action for Haitians in the US right now. With @GuerlineMJozef @HaitianBridge, Ariel Dominique @weare_haffd, Corinne Paul @ajws & moderator @thesantradenis @AvanseAnsanm. Register: https://t.co/YnL5w7gtw1
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Yesterday, HAFFD’s Executive Director, Ariel Dominique, participated as a panelist, alongside Dr. Robert Fatton, in the @FIULACC webinar addressing the ongoing challenges facing Haiti in 2025. The discussion focused on the escalating security crisis and the worsening humanitarian
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How have foreign intervention, disaster capitalism and the aid industry contributed to where is today? As Haiti commemorates the 15th anniversary of the January 12, 2010 earthquake, join us for a discussion of, “Aid State: Elite Panic, Disaster Capitalism, and the Battle to
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Statement on the Crisis in Solino The Haitian American Foundation for Democracy’s Board of Directors is deeply alarmed by the recent displacement of families in Solino, as violence and insecurity continue to ravage our beloved Haiti. The forced exodus of residents from their
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HAFFD Senior Advisor Jocelyn McCalla was a panelist at the @IBW21st town hall meeting, "Disaster or Progress? Assessing the Impact of the 2024 Presidential Election on the State of Black America and the Pan African World," moderated by Ron Daniels. McCalla highlighted the
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Let’s Talk Education!🎓 Join our webinar comparing Haitian & U.S. educational systems with top experts sharing insights to support Haitian students.📲 Register here: https://t.co/mbJIZkxWg2 Or scan the QR code on the flyer #ProdevHaiti #StandingStrongForEducation #HaitianStudents
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Dear Brothers and Sisters of the Haitian and Haitian American Community, America has spoken loud and clear in this election. Democracy means honoring the will of the people, even when the outcome may not align with our hopes. This is what we have fought to uphold, and it is a
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Ici Claire Guirand Villard. 32 ans. Assassinée hier, comme Dr. Déborah Pierre mardi. Chacune laisse 1 enfant en bas âge, un mari éploré, 1 famille dévastée & 1 pays qui n’a plus de larmes pr pleurer ses morts. Il y a d’autres. Dites leurs noms. Arrêtez de nous tuer! Leta O sekou!
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Nearly 4,500 people have been displaced in two days from Port-au-Prince areas like Delmas, Tabarre, Solino and Fort National after gang attacks. The capital’s isolation due to blocked roads and airspace closure continues to hinder aid delivery. https://t.co/gmxfAZp2W1
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Black Leaders to Assess Impact of a “Disastrous” Election https://t.co/Pt0VLpqEEe
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International House event unpacks the origins of Haiti’s chronic instability
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As images of gang violence in Haiti flash across American TV screens and xenophobic comments about Haitian immigrants in Ohio made by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and echoed by
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Global Forum 2024 | Paths to Peace in Haiti
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"Putting us at a center of an election is unexpected, shocking, obviously painful and dangerous," Ariel Dominique, co-founder of the Haitian Ladies Network and HAFFD Executive Director, told Axios.
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"Putting us at a center of an election is unexpected, shocking, obviously painful and dangerous."
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Haïti : Des enfants pris au piège de la violence criminelle et de la faim | Human Rights Watch
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Des centaines, voire des milliers, d’enfants en Haïti, poussés par la faim et la pauvreté, ont rejoint des groupes criminels, où ils sont contraints de participer à des activités illégales et sont...
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This year HAFFD is back at Haitian Ladies Weekend with the “Engaging with Haiti – What’s the State of Affairs” panel led by moderator @moniclesca and featuring thought leaders Danièle Magloire, @VelinaEC, and @PascaleOriol. It will be a timeless conversation, a dynamic exchange
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Secretary Blinken, Head of Haiti’s TPC Edgard Leblanc Fils, Interim PM Garry Conille, and Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Dr. Musalia Mudavadi at Meeting on Building on Progress to Restore Security in Haiti
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“They say Go Back, We Say Fight Back! They Say Go Back, We Say Go Vote! They Say Go Back, We Say We Shall Overcome!” @jmakala spoke on behalf of the Haitian-American Foundation for Democracy last week in Washington, DC at a press briefing convened by @CongresswomanSC and members
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The lies spread about Haitians in Springfield, Ohio by Trump and Vance are racist and xenophobic. Full stop. We must stand united against efforts to dehumanize immigrants and people of color.
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