Bourik’s (BOS) recent hoofing to the Citadel was expected to be one quietly spent with the remaining visible history of Haiti and with the phantom winds that cool the mountain fortress. Read more »

It was recently brought to my attention that Florida International University offers a Haitian Summer Institute Course each Summer through its Latin American and Carribean Center.  The course is designed for individuals who would like to speak Kreyol and understand Haitian history and culture.

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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.

I played too many video games as a child.   This was before the age of the X-Box, Playstation, or the Wii.  My first system was a VIC 20 and then a Commodore 64.  Clearly, I am dating myself!  Like most kids, I didnt know anything about international development or humanitarian issues.  But video games might have been a good way to raise my awareness and get me thinking. 

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We often write about the importance of education....for empowerment, for health, for business, for the environment, or in short, for change.  Education is complementary, if not neccesary for success in all other sectors.  Sadly, education is often neglected.

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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 »

This is an update from my blog, posted 2006-07-29, on Haiti Lumiere and their soccer camp on La Gonave to help eradicate illiteracy.

I received this email today from Louis Elneus, President of Haiti Lumiere: Read more »

As with all trips to Haïti, adventures abounded during my recent 10-day visit. My mission this trip was to teach internet searching techniques to secondary teachers who are participating in the Certification Program in Pedagogy. Read more »

For Immediate release!

Packer Soccer Camp will try to kick out illiteracy on the Island of La Gonave, Haiti this summer. 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 »