On January 12, 2010, the Republic of Haiti was struck by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake. This natural disaster claimed several hundred thousand lives and displaced many more. While Haiti continues to progress, we must never forget those who perished. In commemoration of the 8th anniversary of…
Embassy of Haiti Welcomes Celebrity Haitian Chef Jouvens Jean to Washington! As part of the Haitian Embassy’s culinary diplomacy series, we are pleased to welcome Celebrity Chef Jouvens Jean to Washington during the weekend of February 10th for a memorable Haitian culinary experience. In collaboration…
Dear Friends, We are pleased to share with you an opinion piece that Ambassador Paul Altidor just published in the New York Times. The Ambassador’s Op-Ed is in light of the recent public controversy over some alleged statements made by President Trump regarding Haitians 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
