Haiti Live

Large-scale emigration, principally to the U.S.--but also to Canada, the Dominican Republic, The Bahamas and other Caribbean neighbors, and France--has created what Haitians refer to as the Tenth Department or the Diaspora. About one of every eight Haitians lives abroad. ...

Although Haiti averages about 290 people per square kilometer (748 per sq. mi.). Its population is concentrated most heavily in urban areas, coastal plains, and valleys. About 95% of Haitians are of African descent. The rest of the population is mostly of mixed Caucasian-African ancestry. A few are of European or Levantine heritage. About two-thirds of the population live in rural areas. ... [Read More]

US Embassy - Haiti

The Consular Section of the United States Embassy in Port-au-Prince is one of the largest and busiest Consular Sections in the world.  The American Citizen Services (ACS) Unit provides services to Americans visiting and living in Haiti. One can also read the most recent warden message, which details the latest security concerns for U.S. citizens in Haiti.  The Immigrant Visa (IV) Unit processes applications and petitions approved by the Immigration and Naturalization Service for Immigrant Visas (i.e. permission to live in the United States as a Legal Permanent Resident). The Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) Unit processes applications for visas that provide permission to enter the United States on a temporary basis.    Th ... [Read More]

International Adoption Haiti

Financial documents, including tax returns, job letters, notarized bank account documents and copies of deeds and mortgages (we suggest forwarding your Form I-864 Affidavit of Support with the requisite attachments) An evaluation of the household environment in which the adoptive child will live A statement from a competent police authority in the adoptive parent(s) town of residence indicating the absence of a criminal record Medical examination reports for both adoptive parents A psychological evaluation report of the adoptive parents Two reference letters [Read More]

US Dept of State

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US Dept of State - Powell, Haitian Prime Minister Discuss Haiti's Future

"Today, the Haitian people have a chance for a new beginning," Powell said. "On behalf of President Bush and the American people, I urge the proud people of Haiti to live together in peace. Seize this new chance to put your country firmly on the path of democracy and prosperity." ...

In the United States, we will do everything we can in the months ahead to help the interim government. We plan to spend $55 million in economic and humanitarian assistance in Haiti during this fiscal year. And we will be working with the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank to get Haiti resources that it needs so badly. We know that the European Union and other friendly nations around the world are eager to contribute to Haiti's development. Today, the Haitian people have a chance for a new beginning. On behalf of President Bush and the American people, I urge the proud people of Haiti to live together in peace. Seize this new chance to put your country firmly on the path of democracy and prosperity. ... [Read More]

Remarks at the DonorsТ Conference for Haiti

Together, we must ensure that our assistance flows rapidly, expeditiously so that the Haitian people soon see concrete improvements in their daily lives, such as new jobs, better roads, cleaner, safer streets, and water that is fit to drink. Like people everywhere, Haitians want to live in dignity and in safety. ...

And within the past month, as we all have seen, fires of suspicious origin have torn through commercial districts in Port-au-Prince and Gonaives, jeopardizing the lives and livelihoods of HaitiТs small business owners and the employees who depend on them for income to feed their families. ... [Read More]

The Americas - US Department of State

02 July 2005 - LIVE 8 Performers in Philadelphia Speak Out for Africa ... [Read More]

Haiti

From September 30 through November, pro-Aristide partisans in Port-au-Prince launched a campaign of destabilization and violence known as "Operation Baghdad" (see Section 2.b.). This campaign included kidnapping, decapitation and burning of police officers and civilians, indiscriminate shooting at bystanders such as taxi drivers, students, parents and small merchants, and the destruction and incineration of public and private property. The violence prevented the normal functioning of schools, public markets, the seaport, and the justice system in Port-au-Prince for several weeks. The violence sporadically interrupted the delivery of humanitarian goods to the victims of Hurricane Jeanne in and around Gonaives. The armed groups responsible for the campaign claimed affiliation with the Lavalas party and demanded the return of former President Aristide. Most groups originated in populist, pro-Aristide areas of Bel Air, Martissant, La Saline, and Lower Delmas. ... [Read More]

The Americas - US Department of State

02 July 2005 - LIVE 8 Performers in Philadelphia Speak Out for Africa ... [Read More]

Haiti

RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS Section 1 Respect for the Integrity of the Person, Including Freedom From:a. Arbitrary and Other Unlawful Deprivation of LifeThere were credible reports of extrajudicial killings by members of the HNP, municipal government officials, and civilian attaches (see Section 1.d.) associated with HNP commissariats. Individuals involved in the State University protest movement that began in August 2002 continued to be victims of violence and human rights violations. On January 7, assailants shot and killed Eric Pierre, a 27-year-old medical student, while leaving the Faculty of Medicine building. The authorities did not arrest anyone in connection with his death, despite witnesses' allegations that the attackers left the scene in two vehicles, one with official license plates and the other with the state telephone company logo on the sid ... [Read More]