On Friday, March 14, The State Department Foreign Service Institute (FSI) hosted a panel discussion on The Contribution of Women in the Francophone World. Panelists included, Mrs. Stephane C. Rosenberg, Chief of Section-Education and Cultural Affairs from the Embassy of Haiti, Washington, D.C. and other experts from Morocco, Ivory Coast and Cameroon. They addressed women…
In response to the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010, Potomac River Running organized the Run for Haiti 5k and Fun Run. Today, Haiti has made profound strides in recovering from the unprecedented disaster and we want to continue providing aid to victims. This race was founded by Moise Joseph, a valuable member…
Friday, March 14, 2014, 9:30am – 11:00am The Brookings Institution, Falk Auditorium, 1775 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC http://www.brookings.edu/events/2014/03/14-haiti-displacement-earthquake The Brookings-LSE Project on International Displacement and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) will host a discussion on the humanitarian and development challenges that accompany efforts to resolve the large-scale displacement crises that emerge after natural…
On Tuesday, March 11, Ambassador Altidor welcomed the members of AAREP, African American Real Estate Professionals – Washington, DC Chapter to the Embassy for a networking reception. The first in a series of events designed to expose AAREP members to the rich history and culture of Haiti as well as business development opportunities. …
Dear Friends of the Embassy of Haiti, Join us and take a tour of the French-speaking and French-inspired world! Celebrating the creative artistry of the French-speaking world, the Francophonie Cultural Festival is a voyage of exploration, discovery, and cultural sharing that emphasizes the diversity of the French language and cultures. Events include literary salons,…
President Martelly accompanied by First Lady Sophia Martelly and members of his Cabinet arrived in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, February 4, 2014. Members of the President’s delegation included: Mr. Pierre-Richard Casimir, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Mrs Ann Valerie Timothee, Chief of the President Cabinet; Mr. Wilson Laleau, Minister of Economy and Finance; Mrs Danielle…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 4, 2014 CONTACT: Communication Department: amb.washington@diplomatie.ht President Michel Martelly to Meet with President Barack Obama & Attend National Prayer Breakfast This Week As the U.S. kicks off its annual commemoration of Black History Month, the Embassy of Haiti today announced that President Michel Martelly will travel to the United States to…
On January 16, Ambassador Altidor welcomed the members of ColorComm, Women of Color in Communications, to the Embassy for their New Year reception. In his welcome remarks, the Ambassador highlighted that although many people associate Haiti with a need for charity, Haiti is an open field of endless opportunities. He invited the guests to…
It takes time to heal a wound or to heal a heart. But to heal a nation it takes the joining of all hands in unity. Four years ago today one of the most devastating natural disasters in recorded history struck the nation of Haiti. The earthquake of January 12, 2010 will never be…
Discover Haiti’s Entrepreneurs & Businesses: Katleen Jeanty: Founder/Owner; PDG Madan BelFwi Fruit Mixes As a young girl growing up in Haiti, Katleen Jeanty could never imagine leaving such a wonderful place. Through her eyes, there was no better place to live than in Haiti. However, the reality of living in Haiti in the late 80’s…