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Biden is visiting Ottawa this week. Concerns about Haiti are at the top of the agenda

President Biden is set to make his first trip to Canada as president on Thursday, a visit where the security crisis in Haiti will loom large on the agenda. Fear and violence grip the island nation whe

Tampa Bay has a stake in Haiti’s unrest. Here’s why. | Column

Haiti is in crisis. The anarchy — and gang-related violence of killing, kidnapping and rape — is almost unimaginable. And, yet, it’s easy to write off Haiti as a distant issue when Tampa Bay faces so

Haiti crisis: how did it get so bad, what is the role of gangs, and is there a way out?

Earlier this week, the terms of Haiti’s last 10 remaining senators officially expired, leaving the Caribbean country without a single elected government official as it faces a set of intersecting cata

Haiti left with no elected government officials as it spirals towards anarchy

Haiti left with no elected government officials as it spirals towards anarchy Last 10 remaining senators leave office, with gangs controlling much of capital, a malnutrition crisis and a cholera outbr

Americans should pay attention to the gang-related carnage happening in Haiti

Krabacher: Americans should pay attention to the gang-related carnage happening in Haiti Opinion| 13h ago Susie Krabacher and Mark Schlakman Guest Commentary Aspen Times The space between dignity and

Letter to Biden

Over 1,400 killed, hundreds kidnapped in Haiti this year – UN

(CMC) – The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk says more than 1,400 people have been killed and over 1,000 kidnapped in Haiti so far this year by gangs who also use s

Opinion Evil is triumphing in Haiti, and the United States is doing little

In Haiti, children recovering from gunshot wounds are lying on cardboard beds outdoors. The Coast Guard intercepted more than 7,000 people from October 2021 through September (compared with 1,527 the

Haiti: Inside the capital city taken hostage by brutal gangs

In Port-au-Prince you cannot see the boundaries, but you must know where they are. Your life may depend on it. Competing gangs are carving up the Haitian capital, kidnapping, raping, and killing at wi

Haiti Travel Advisory: Haiti – Level 4: Do Not Travel

Travel Advisory December 1, 2022 Haiti – Level 4: Do Not Travel KUC Last Update: Updated to reflect changes to U.S. Embassy Port au Prince operational status. Do not travel to Haiti due to kidna

‘Armed force’ must deploy to Haiti to stop ‘biblical’ migration event, top Biden officials say: Report

Top officials in President Biden’s administration are pushing for U.S. allies to deploy troops to Haiti to avert a potentially massive migration event. via fox news

‘This is obscene.’ Haitians angered by babies being sent back after reaching Keys on boat

A group of Florida-bound migrants, including almost 50 children, who reached the Florida Keys in a rickety sailboat from Haiti on Monday, resulting in a frantic federal, state and local rescue effort,

‘It’s not just low-hanging fruit’: Canada’s Haiti sanctions are hitting some big names

The sanctions Canada announced this weekend against six high-ranking Haitian politicians may or may not succeed in changing their behaviour — but they did show that the government of Canada is not as

A meltdown in Haiti is testing Biden’s diplomatic mojo

President Joe Biden has spent significant time rebuilding relationships with foreign governments that felt burned by Donald Trump, and that’s paid off as allies have stepped up in places like war-torn

Will the Haitian Crisis Lead to Yet Another Military Intervention?

This was a week like any other in contemporary Haiti—arguably somewhat worse. Early Tuesday morning, the respected and outspoken journalist Roberson Alphonse—who writes for Le Nouvelliste, a daily new

when you help someone you help everyone

“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller  Hello HaitiChildren Family! These dark and troubling times in Haiti often make it challenging for the childre

Prayers Requested…

Prayers Requested… A wonderful opportunity has arisen for five of our children to venture to the capitol and participate in a soccer tryout this week! Please say special prayers for Xavier, Patr

**Emergency Request**

**Emergency Request** Greetings Humanitarians, Due to the continued collapse of the Haitian government and infrastructure, the HaitiChildren family is in dire need of emergency financial support now m

A Letter From Our Founder

A Letter From Our Founder Dearest HaitiChildren Family, Many of you have reached out to let us know that you and your families are praying for us during this hostile takeover by gangs in Haiti. In thi

Please view this document from the latest updates in Haiti from our partners at tthe Haiti Health Network

Haiti Health Network Meeting Notes: Oct 19, 2022 REGIONAL UPDATES: Ouest: Fond Parisien: It was reported that fuel was previously being purchased from the Dominican and brought over from the Dominican

Never Before Experienced Level Of Crisis In Haiti

Greetings HaitiChildren Family! By now many of you are familiar with the political unrest and gang activity that has been plaguing the nation of Haiti. From massive inflation to fuel shortages, kidnap

US and Mexico call for international force to break gangs’ stranglehold on Haiti

The US and Mexico have proposed the deployment of a multinational force in Haiti to help break the stranglehold of gangs over the distribution of fuel, water and other basic goods. The Guardian 

UN calls for humanitarian corridor in Haiti’s crisis-hit capital

United Nations urges humanitarian corridor to allow fuel out of key, gang-blockaded terminal in Port-au-Prince. Via aljazeera

US Reviewing Haiti’s Request for International Security Assistance

WASHINGTON —  The United States on Saturday said it was reviewing a request for international support from Haiti, which says it is seeking a “specialized armed force” to address a crisis c

Haiti at the Crossroads: Civil Society Responses for a Haitian-led Solution

> Pamela A White, former US Ambassador to Haiti Testimony for House > Committee on Foreign Relations September 29, 2022 > Title: Haiti at the Crossroads: Civil Society Responses for a > Ha

Haiti hospitals prepare to close as gangs blockade fuel supplies

Hospitals that rely on fuel-powered generators for electricity in Haiti’s capital have warned they could be forced to close, as a gang blockade on the main fuel terminal in Port-au-Prince worsens inse

Letter to HaitiChildren Family . . .

Dearest HaitiChildren Family, Many of you have reached out to let us know that you and your families are praying for us during this hostile takeover by gangs in Haiti. In this letter, I will give you

Haiti’s descent into chaos has further to go

No one relishes the idea of another international intervention in Haiti, nor does recent history give much reason for optimism that a new one would go smoothly. Yet in the absence of muscular action b

Haiti News

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Haiti needs to vote on ideas, not people | Opinion

By Gerald Oriol, Jr. and James English South Florida Sun-Sentinel May 27, 2022 at 12:06 pm Before Haiti holds an election to select the individuals and parties that will occupy the presidency and near

HAITICHILDREN SPECIAL EDUCATION CENTER

On the site of the HaitiChildren Village is a dedicated building that is home to our Special Education Center. Overseen by our Social Worker and in collaboration with occupational therapists and speci

SAMMY’S COMMUNITY MEDICAL CLINICS AND MOBILE MEDICAL CLINIC

A community medical clinic named Sammy’s Clinic was established and opened in February 2014. An existing medical container on site was relocated to an area close to the gate and was re-purposed to be

CHURCH AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH CENTER

Every Sunday morning HaitiChildren hosts a church service for approximately 300 people including our children, staff and community members. We welcome local community members to the HaitiChildren Vill

HAITICHILDREN LEARNING ACADEMY

The HaitiChildren Learning Academy is located at the HaitiChildren Village. It is a tuition-free primary school that educates 350 children including 60 children from the HaitiChildren Children’s Resid

REHABILITATION AND THERAPY CENTER

This center, built with funding from the Anschutz Foundation, serves 63 of our children living at our children’s residence. HaitiChildren is one of the few organizations in Haiti that actively accepts

HAITICHILDREN VILLAGE

HaitiChildren Village at Williamson is an 18-acre completely walled property owned and built by HaitiChildren. The Village is located approximately 40 miles northwest of Port-au-Prince in the Arcahaie

Children’s Residence

The HaitiChildren Village is home to 131 abandoned Haitian children ranging in age from nine months to 24 years old (older residents are disabled). 68 of our children suffer from some form of mental a

C.I.T.E School

Located in Cite Soleil in the same vicinity where HaitiChildren began in 1994, Community Institute of Teaching and Education (C.I.T.E.) School is a lighthouse of the hope and opportunity, shining in t

PROTECTION ANALYSIS UPDATE (February 2022) Gang-controlled areas of Port-au-Prince

Opinion: Haiti needs Washington’s help to exit its quagmire

Haiti passed a grim milestone in February, when the traditional presidential inauguration day came and went with no president taking the oath of office, no realistic prospect of presidential elections

Secrets of Playboy: Predator Number One

Years after escaping an abusive home at age 15, the Founder of HaitiChildren, Susie Krabacher, was gallantly crowned the Miss May Playboy Playmate of 1983. At 18 years old Susie was not focusing on th

Haitian Prime Minister Had Close Links With Murder Suspect

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — After Haiti’s president was assassinated and the country slid into turmoil, Ariel Henry became head of the government, responsible for bringing the killers to justice and helpi

US charges suspect in assassination of Haiti President Jovenel Moise

The US government announced on Tuesday that it had arrested one of the main suspects in the killing of Haitian president Jovenel Moise and charged him with conspiracy to commit murder or kidnapping ou

Freed Missionaries Tell How They Escaped Haitian Kidnappers

Praise God from who all blessings flow!! 17 missionaries kidnapped on October 16th and now all are free. 5 of which who were released weeks prior to the escape of the last 12. On December 15th, the la

Church agency: Captive missionaries made daring escape

Captive missionaries in Haiti found freedom last week by making a daring overnight escape, eluding their kidnappers and walking for miles over difficult, moonlit terrain with an infant and other child

Haiti gang releases all 12 Christian missionaries held captive for two months

A Haiti gang has released all 12 hostages two months to the day after they were kidnapped in Haiti’s capital, Haiti National Police Spokesman Garry Desrosiers and two U.S. government sources confirmed

“No Photo!”: A visual essay of Haiti

Haiti is not one story. It is many stories — overlapping, colliding, advancing relentlessly to violent and heartbreaking endings. The rich and the desperately poor. The brutal and the brutalized

Addressing Governance Challenges in Haiti: The Role of the International Community | Wilson Center

Haiti has suffered multiple protracted crises in recent decades. More than half the population of 11.6 million people live below the poverty line and nearly 2.8 million Haitians live in extreme povert

Two of 17 Kidnapped Missionaries in Haiti Are Freed, Group Says

After being held hostage for 37 days by a gang, two people with a U.S. Christian aid group have been released in Port-au-Prince and are described as “safe.” Full article via NYT

Haiti Slides Deeper Into Chaos a Month After Missionaries’ Kidnapping

Haiti is sliding deeper into chaos, as mass kidnappings escalate and gangs become powerful enough to blackmail the government and choke the impoverished nation’s struggling economy. Read More via WSJ

Nearly one month since missionaries kidnapped in Haiti, still no answers

It has now been nearly one month since a group of 17 missionaries, 16 Americans and one Canadian were kidnapped in Haiti during a trip to visit an orphanage. Read More via SPECTRUM NEWS 

US calls on Americans to leave Haiti amid worsening crisis

Amid a deepening political crisis and a severe fuel shortage that has impacted hospitals, schools and businesses in Haiti, the United States is urging American citizens to leave the Caribbean nation.

U.S. warns Americans to leave Haiti as security crisis deepens, hostages remain captive

The Biden administration is urging U.S. citizens in Haiti “to strongly consider returning to the United States” amid a gang-aggravated fuel shortage and a deteriorating security climate in which 17 Ch

U.S. deploying ‘significant’ assets to free Haiti hostages as Biden briefed daily on crisis

The White House said Tuesday that President Joe Biden is directly engaged in an effort to rescue 17 missionaries, including five children, being held hostage by a gang in Haiti since they were kidnapp

There Is a New Kidnapping Capital of the World. Here’s What We Need to Do About It.

Some 165 gang factions operate in Port-au-Prince, the epicenter of Haiti’s crime wave. This year, gangs conducted at least 628 abductions — more than a threefold increase from last year’s total. Today

Haiti’s surge in gang violence affecting fuel deliveries. Lives could be lost, UN says

Haiti is in the midst of an acute fuel crisis linked to surging insecurity: fuel deliveries have been interrupted for over two weeks by gang blockades and abductions of fuel truck drivers. Drivers res

Gangs Threaten to Tip Haiti Into a Failed State

Criminal rings, like the one that kidnapped American missionaries, control as much as two-thirds of Haiti, a lawless scenario that threatens regional stability Via WSJ Gangs Threaten to Tip Haiti Into

Conference addresses misconceptions, proposes new narrative for Haiti

With an aim to generate recommendations to shift U.S. policy toward Haiti, scholars, community leaders, and advocates of the beleaguered nation convened for a virtual conference organized by Universit

Haiti gang leader threatens to kill kidnapped missionaries

The leader of the 400 Mawozo gang that police say is holding 17 members of a kidnapped missionary group is seen in a video released Thursday saying he will kill them if he doesn’t get what he’s demand

Haitian gang expected to hold 17 missionaries for $1M ransom each

The Haitian gang that abducted 17 mostly American missionaries is expected to demand at least $1 million per hostage — and has been known to kill those who have not paid, according to reports. Via the

U.N. extends Haiti political mission after US-China dispute

Haiti has been contending with the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in July, an earthquake that killed over 2,200 people and destroyed tens of thousands of homes, and escalating gang-related k

U.S. religious group says 17 missionaries kidnapped in Haiti

Haiti is once again struggling with a spike in gang-related kidnappings that had diminished after President Jovenel Moïse was fatally shot at his private residence on July 7. Via Politico U.S. religio

Haiti’s acting prime minister Claude Joseph to step down

We wanted to give you an update and let you know that all the children and staff of HaitiChildren remain safe. We continue to run our operations as best and safely as we can. The news on the assassina

Gangs complicate Haiti effort to recover from assassination

There is a “shelter in place” alert for all citizens until further notice. We are all safe and are following instructions for the safety of the HaitiChildren’s orphans, students, and staff.   For

Haiti’s president Jovenel Moïse is assassinated

“HaitiChildren family.  Thank you for your amazing and faithful prayers and support. There is a “shelter in place” alert for all citizens until further notice.  We are all safe and are following instr

The Power of Women

Many years ago, I met a woman from whom I learned many invaluable lessons. She was a powerful woman with rare stories that would seem unbelievable to some even, at times to me.  Like the time she told

The Eternal Patience of the Haitian People

I never cease to be amazed that after 27 years of working in Haiti it has never, ever seemed to me to get better. Although if one is paying attention there are little mustard sized seeds, spreading si

In This World You Were Loved

Good morning HaitiChildren family. I am in Haiti as I write to you. The funeral was precious, and Jean Michele finally is with the Lord.  He wore little white gloves and a beautiful suit. It was his f

Haiti Travel Advisory

Haiti – Level 4: Do Not Travel KHUC Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. Do not travel to Haiti due to crime, civil unrest,

My Second Home In Haiti

I cannot believe that I am finally back in Haiti!! It has been eight years since I was here last, but this time it’s a completely different scenario. When I came in 2012, I was here to volunteer distr

ATTENTION: Research the orphanages you are supporting in Haiti

A fire that killed 15 children in Haiti happened at an orphanage run by a PA organization. We would like to extend our condolences to the 15 children and 2 adults who passed in the fire at the Orphana

A Journey to Another World: Part III

Today is our last day in Haiti. We awoke and packed up our belongings to head to the orphanage one last time. The realization of leaving these children we had just met a few days prior began to set in

A Journey to Another World: Part II

Today we rose with the sun. With excitement we packed our bags and went to head to HaitiChildren. Again, we turned off the paved road to hit the rocky limestone road to the orphanage. Again, our drive

Tim Tebow Foundation: A Night To Shine

Tim Tebow has created a completely unforgettable prom night experience for disabled children around the world. In 2020, Night To Shine, offered aprom night in 721 churches from around the world and ho

A Journey to Another World: Part I

Today we arrived in Haiti. This was my first time coming to this little island that is just a short plane ride from the most southern point of the United States, Florida. We were greeted by Pamphile a

Remembering The Haiti Earthquake

The remembrance of January 12, 2010, for many is like having open heart surgery without anesthesia.  In less than one minute loved ones were buried and were never to be seen again.  More than 200,000

Study Shows: “Factors Contributing to Maternal-Child Separation in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti”

Hello All, The HaitiChildren Family is as devoted as ever to providing a home to orphaned children and also to aiding families at risk of separation in Haiti. Researchers have recently released this s

Haiti Update: “I Don’t Know What’s Going On in Haiti – But I’m Trying to Figure it Out”

HaitiChildren Friends and family, In the past year the nation of Haiti is experiencing one of the worst political crises in history. HaitiChildren staff continue to serve the poorest and those most in

Another Great Review! By OperaWire

Hi All! The Christman Opera Company truly outdid themselves, and we are so proud of the talented musicians who joined us last weekend in our benefit concert at the Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church.

For Haiti Children: An Article by the Online Publication Voce di Meche

Hi All! Voce di Meche, a blog of reviews of performing arts with emphasis on young artists and small opera companies, has published an article about our magical weekend and the developing musical, Unf

Following the Music Weekly Artist Feature: Kofi Hayford

Hi Everybody! What a treat to meet Mr. Kofi Hayford at our benefit concert in Manhattan this past Saturday. We are all still starry-eyed from this incredible event. Mr. Hayford, Ghanaian-American bass

Following the Music Weekly Artist Feature: Kelly Griffin

Hi Everybody! Our benefit concert is happening tomorrow, and we couldn’t be more excited! It is my honor to introduce to you Soprano, Kelly Griffin. We can’t wait to meet her at the event tomorrow. Ms

Haiti Update: Finding Hope In Crisis

Friends and family, Please keep our staff and children in your prayers.  They have been heroically carrying on in the center of “earthly hell”. Many of them are sick and cannot go to the hospital when

Following the Music Weekly Artist Feature: Keith Chambers

Hello Everyone! Mr. Keith Chambers is a conductor of extensive experience and talent, and we are truly excited to see him perform at our benefit concert on Saturday, October 26th. He is also joining M

Haiti Update: Death Tolls Climb; Haitians Fight for Democracy

Friends and family, We continue to pray as our the HaitiChildren staff at our Village in Haiti  maintain their heroic efforts to care for our children.  It has been a tough year for the citizens, thro

HaitiChildren Success Stories: Moise Jean

Hello All! This fall we continue to see deep conflict and dangerous violence Haiti. We are praying for the safety of our HaitiChildren Family. Amidst increasing deaths due to public uprisings and poli

Following the Music Weekly Artist Feature: Steven Labrie

Hello Everyone! Baritone Steven LaBrie is an impressive opera singer, and we are truly excited to see him perform at our benefit concert on Saturday, October 26th. We are looking forward to all the si

Haiti Update: The Need for Leadership

Friends and family, We pray as our HaitiChildren staff continues their heroic efforts to care for our children.  It has been a tough year for the citizens, through environmental challenges and politic

HaitiChildren Success Stories: Nono Krabacher

Hello All! The summer has been tumultuous in Haiti. But we are blessed and grateful to continue to run strong at HaitiChildren. Amidst political unrest and a summer of storms, we are all feeling alarm

Following the Music Weekly Artist Feature: Amanda Tarver

Hello Everyone! It’s time for another weekly artist feature, as we continue celebrating the artists who will make the musical Unfolded based on my book, Angels of a Lower Flight. I am so humbled by th

Along the Road: Young Father Gunned Down for Unknown Reasons

This story contains graphic content and images. It may not be suitable for all audiences.   Hello All, I write with a heavy heart today. Our Mission Director in Haiti, Erline, has been through a

Christman Opera Company To Preview New Work UNFOLDED

Hi everyone! I still wake up every morning in disbelief that the story of my life is being made in to a musical for the world to see.  And now it has a name “UNFOLDED”.   I am honored, I have read eve

Along the Road: Bridge Collapse and Riots

Conflict and calamity remain as frequent reminders of longstanding turmoil in Haiti. All of us at our U.S. administration office know that it isn’t your average office job at HaitiChildren. The past w

Following the Music Weekly Artist Feature: Wilbert Kellerman

Hello Everyone!   It’s time for another weekly artist feature, as we continue celebrating the artists who will make the musical based on my book, Angels of a Lower Flight. I am so humbled by this

Following the Music Weekly Artist Feature: Madison Marie McIntosh

Hello All! Everyone at HaitiChildren is so excited about our upcoming fall fundraiser. It is a particularly special event, as we will be celebrating the artists who will make the musical based on my b

August Newsletter 2019

Hi All, I am writing from Haiti, where I have been spending time with the children and our HaitiChildren staff for the past week. I am sad to leave, but I look forward to getting home and working on o

The Christman Opera Company and HaitiChildren Present…

As we approach a concert fundraiser on Saturday, October 26th, 2019. The team at HaitiChildren is truly enjoying working with composer Theodore Christman to organize this special event. In preparation

Possibility of a National Revolution

  Friends and family, I am extremely concerned as our HaitiChildren staff continues their heroic efforts to care for our children.  The possibility of a national revolution to force suspected cor

Joint Statement on Violent Protests That Have Left Haiti at a Standstill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                         For More Information Contact: June 18, 2019 Joyce Jones (Wilson), (202) 225-4506 Elizabeth

We Need Help!

HaitiChildren continues to operate in the diabolical conditions of the country.  Our staff have to leave their homes at 5am in order to arrive at our orphanage, clinics and schools at 8am.   Civilian