Originally sewn on May 18, 1803 by Catherine Flon with guidance from her godfather, Haitian revolutionary leader Jean-Jacques Dessalines, the Haitian flag is a source of pride for Haitians worldwide and its annual commemoration on May 18th is one of our most revered traditions. Consequently,…
On Thursday, May 17, 2018, the Embassy of Haiti participated in the 10th anniversary edition of the Embassy Chef Challenge, held at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Center. As one of the largest global culinary events, the annual competition brings together hundreds in the Washington,…
Haiti’s History Comes to Life in Washington, DC during Passport DC – Around the World Tour Every year, participating Embassies open their doors to residents and visitors of the Washington metropolitan area for an opportunity to travel the world and experience food, art, dance, fashion and…
The Embassy is currently undergoing a process of revitalization and modernization with the aim of better aligning the Embassy’s activities with Government of Haiti’s (“GOH”) strategic priorities and revamp and enhance the services it currently provides to Haitian citizens. The main strategic priority identified by the GOH remains the advancing of business diplomacy. Thus, the Embassy is orienting its activities to foster business development to generate economic growth and job creation. In addition, the Embassy is in the process of enhancing its community outreach services and undertaking the renovation of its physical space.
It is with this context that the Embassy is seeking volunteers from the Haitian-American diaspora open to providing their skills and expertise in a number of different areas. If you would like to assist the Embassy, please contact us at: amb.washington@diplomatie.ht
