Instituting a proper response to the expulsion of Haitians living in the Dominican Republic The solutions offered below are from the attendees at the Haitian American Resources Council's weekly forums (HAMREC) This month marks the anniversary of the Vertières battle. It has been 218 years since our ancestors fought the French to remove the last yoke of slavery from their necks. They ousted the Napoleonic troops. Let us pause to reflect on the privilege that our forefathers granted us all. However, before we beat our chest, let us look at how we let that moment we proudly cherish slip...

The peril of frequent school closures in Haiti A case analysis An African proverb says, "It takes a whole village to educate a child." As a nation, we are all stakeholders in the values that education instills in our youth. Regardless of how we see politics, it is a fact that children's education is a basic tenet in any society. Although humans can learn alone from their surroundings, a formal education guarantees some level of critical thinking. It allows everyone to follow a societal order. An academic formation frames the learning and molds it into a universal format and understanding....

Jus ad Bellum - Should we have foreign boots on the ground in Haiti? To be or not to be, a case analysis The dilemma surrounding this topic stems from Mr. Ariel Henry requesting military intervention to help him quell the gangs in Haiti. Mr. Henry was selected as prime minister by President Jovenel a few days before the latter's assassination. To avoid a power vacuum, Mr. Henry received the support of a foreign team of attachés known as the core group with the mission of stabilizing the country and organizing the next presidential election. The Core Group includes the UN Secretary-Special...

HAMREC E-Academy Professional Certification Redefining The Young Haitian Professional The economy and market are both dynamic. There is always a need to find dedicated personnel to work with new tools to promote further innovations. It is a well-established theory that shows how companies cut costs. Employers seek individuals who can use these modern tools and cutting-edge scientific knowledge to improve corporate operations. Acquiring new skill sets aids in enhancing young people's readiness for the job market. Opportunities to work with emerging technologies and techniques are made...

Should we ban the slogan "koupe tèt, boule kay"? an op-ed by Belizaire Vital Advisor to the board of HAMREC *************************** For many years Haiti has had to journey across difficult moments to establish its own identity as a nation. It was never a secret that powerful interests have conspired and continue to collude to maintain the status quo on the west side of the island of Hispaniola. The powers that be often do and undo anything they want in the tiny, barely 27,560km2 piece of land. On September 17, 2022, in one vivid chaotic scene on world media, everyone could see how...

For the inclusion of the Diaspora in Haiti's political process: Leveraging remittances as a powerful resource that can spur positive sociopolitical changes and sustainable development.A Case Analysis Written by: HAMREC 02/19/2022 Download the complete pdf A well-known proverb with disputed origin reads as follows: "Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach him to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime." In Haiti, there is a stranglehold on the country's most valuable resources by those in power and the upper class, and to a lesser extent, foreign interests. Remittances...