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Reflecting on Haiti’s Resilient Spirit in 2025
By Deanna Johnson on February 19, 2025
Haiti is currently facing an unprecedented humanitarian and political crisis. Following escalating violence since 2018, more than 700,000 Haitians have been displaced inside and outside of the country. Of those who remain, 5.4 millionānearly half of the populationādo not have enough to eat. This is compounded by the multiple climate disasters faced by the country in recent years as well as intense armed violence. More than 5,600 people were reportedly killed in 2024, and gangs now control the vast majority of the country.
In December 2024, in honor of International Human Rights Day, UUSC invited three Haitian experts to speak about their experiences working in the country and with its diaspora. Arielle Dominique from the Haitian American Foundation for Democracy, Jetry Dumont of AyiboPost, and Nixon Boumba of American Jewish World Service (AJWS), spoke on the virtual panel. During the event, the three shared critical historical context and current events affecting Haiti today. Further, the panelists provided attendees with important next steps to take to stay in solidarity with the people of Haiti. These steps include knowing the history, staying informed, changing the narrative, supporting TPS and the Haitian diaspora, and staying concerned. Check out each of the following videos to learn how you, too, can stand in solidarity with Haiti.
