On Sunday, January 15, 2017, Haiti’s Ambassador to the United States, Paul Altidor, received the King Legacy Award for International Service. During a ceremony at the prestigious Willard Intercontinental Hotel in Washington DC, diplomats, academics and members of the private sector gathered for a sumptuous…
Today, we remember… It has been seven years since one of the most devastating natural disasters in recorded history struck the nation of Haiti. The earthquake of January 12, 2010 left behind immense physical damage and profound psychological scars. The mutual solidarity of Haitians both at…
Dear fellow compatriots, Dear friend, The Embassy of Haiti in Washington, DC is pleased to extend its best wishes for this new year. The first day of 2017 marks the 213th Anniversary of the Republic of Haiti’s Independence. The Embassy seizes the occasion to wish…
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
