New variants of the COVID virus are causing a big spike in infections across Haiti. Government is not helping. Hospitals are no longer accepting patients. Doctors and medical staff don’t have needed equipment or protective gear. No vaccines are available…
For Immediate Release: May 24, 2021 Contact: Heather Cabral | hcabral@faithinaction.org | 202-550-6880 WASHINGTON - On Saturday, the Biden Administration made the decision to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) by 18 months for Haiti. Fr. Yves Geffrard of Notre Dame…
On May 9th, we celebrate Mother’s Day. As you read in our 2020 Impact Report, moms in our organizations in El Salvador, Rwanda and Haiti are the heart and soul of efforts underway to meet the needs of their families…
“Thanks to God, we are safe and continue to do our work. With your help we can do more.” – Florcie Tyrell, OPODNE Executive Director Last year, over 100 of you joined our “Organizing in Haiti in a Time of Crisis”…
Although Haiti's political conditions have been challenging due to frequent protests, strikes, and violence, OPODNE continues to sustain organizing activities. In January, presidents from the 13 local leadership teams met explore a partnership with Cash Express, a national organization that…
As Haitian-American faith communities representing many of the more than one-million Haitians in the U.S. and allies, we urge President Biden to stand unequivocally with the courageous individuals and organizations struggling for democracy, human rights, and sustainable development in Haiti.…
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ election raised hopes in many diaspora communities for better, more humane relationships between their countries and the U.S. Tapping into that hope and energy, Faith in Action affiliates are working together across borders and with…
Washington, DC - The political and security situation in Haiti continues to deteriorate amid widespread protests against kidnapping, gang violence, and the decision by Haitian President Jovenel Moïse to rule by decree for more than a year and remain in office after the…
We are so proud of the unstoppable leaders in El Salvador, Rwanda, and Haiti who pressed through the troubles of the past year to protect families from the pandemic, build health clinics, provide access to clean water, and advance land…
