The last major movement of the people in Haiti was given the name Lavalas, meaning the flood/the rains. The current movement not completely disconnected from the previous one has campaigned on the word Lespwa which means hope. Today Lespwa took to the streets no longer hoping but demanding that Preval their candidate be announced the winner. They continuously made claims that they would not wait for a second round of elections.

Haiti Innovation is a proud member of the Haiti Task Force, a team of organizations active in Haiti that are devoted to fostering collaborative partnerships. This group includes Haiti Innovation, the Haiti Micah Project, and the Louverture School and is facilitated by Father Joseph Constant, and Episcopalian Priest who works at the Virginia Theological Seminary. Read more »

Is it incompetence or corruption? Just 5 days after the election this past Tuesday Haitians are demanding results now and the loudest demands are coming from Preval’s camp. All over Haitian radio stations today citizens called in to encourage people to “Pran la ri a”, “Reklame vot la” (Take to the streets, Reclaim the vote). As the CEP continues to tabulate the vote and Preval’s percentage drops his supporters are screaming corruption even though he still holds a commanding lead, last reported as 49% of the vote, but just short of the 50% needed to win the first round outright. This lead after the Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas were tabulated teetered around 70% but as votes came in from around the country where Preval has less support his numbers naturally started to decline. Read more »

It seems appropriate that given the vast amount of goods moving between the Dominican Republic and Haiti, it is about time that these two nations attempt to formalize at least this one aspect of their trade relationship: transportation. Read more »