I would like to introduce myself as the new Director of Development at the Haitian Education and Leadership Program; I’m pleased to have met some of you at the Haitian art auction in New York last month. If you were not’t able to join us, you can get a flavor of the event by viewing the HaitianXchange video. You’ll see some of the performances that captivated our 150 guests, including the dulcet tones of Manze Dayila and a special appearance by the dance and drumming troupe Ayiti Dans Ansam’m. A picture of Manza Dayila, taken by Tequila Minsky is to the left.

The Haitian Education and Leadership Program (HELP) will be holding a Haitian Art Auction on Friday, November 9th.  The location will be the Prince George Ballroom at 15 East 27th St (between fifth and Madison). 

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Haitians, Friends of Haiti and Fans of Haitian art from around New York City please come out and support the best education program in Haiti, H.E.L.P. (Haitian Education Leadership Program). H.E.L.P. in collaboration with Galerie Monnin and Galerie Bourbon-Lally will be holding an art auction at Aristeia Capital on December 1st. Read more »

UPDATE:  JULY 2006:  Dear Friends: Over 100 people attended the May 3rd HELP fundraiser at the Bubble Lounge in New York City with Haitian-American writer Edwidge Danticat and Isemonde Joseph, the very first HELP student who recently graduated from medical school. Ms. Danticat emigrated from Haiti to the U.S. at the age of 12 and published her first novel, Breath, Eyes, Memory at the age of 25. Read more »