/r/haiti

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A subreddit to share news from and about Haiti, as well as to ask questions of Haitians for general discussion of issues and events concerning Haiti and Haitians everywhere.

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This is the place where you can take part in sharing news and information, asking questions, and engaging in general discussion about all things related to Haiti and of concern to Haitians everywhere. You can also find out more here about ongoing relief efforts.

Remember to keep it respectful and avoid foul language and anti-Haitian rhetoric.


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/r/Dominican

/r/cuba

/r/PuertoRico

/r/Caribbean

/r/francophonie


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/r/haiti

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27 Comments
2024/12/03
21:41 UTC

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Buying Djon djon and other groceries online?

My family used to bring us djon djon whenever they traveled to haiti so we always had djon djon in our house even though we live somewhere with few Haitians. The Carribean markets near me are mostly Domincan or Jamaican and very little Haitian food. Now with all the turmoil, nobody has visited Haiti in a while and now we have no djon djon or chocolate (I know sorry, "first-world" problem right?). Are there good markets some people use to buy Haitian food online? I'd like to support actual Haitian owned stores or markets.

2 Comments
2024/12/03
17:23 UTC

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Henri Pardo's Kanaval

Does anyone know where I can watch this film?

3 Comments
2024/12/03
07:28 UTC

17

Citizenship By Descent (Miami Consulate)

Has anyone gone through this process about getting a Judgement in Haiti???? (Miami Consulate) It's kind of crazy you need to go to Haiti to get a judgement Or is there different rules from every Haitian consulate.

18 Comments
2024/12/02
20:37 UTC

13

Haitian Snack Foods

What are some popular prepackaged Haitian snacks of food that you associate with Haiti and Haitian culture?

6 Comments
2024/11/30
05:24 UTC

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#EnVideoDL | The international highway: the border territory with Haiti that has no wall (In Spanish, but English transcript in the comments)

10 Comments
2024/11/29
21:17 UTC

12

What is everyone feelings about Nevassa Island?

Just found out about this disputed territory and I wanted to know how Haitians felt.

20 Comments
2024/11/29
05:40 UTC

7

M wè nou 🤔

4 Comments
2024/11/27
05:26 UTC

8

Haitian Dominoes

Hey! I’m looking for the proper rules for Haitian dominoes. Anyone? Bonus points if you have the rules available in Kreyòl.

5 Comments
2024/11/27
03:47 UTC

5

Haiti Tattoo ideas

who has cool tattoos or tattoo ideas…tryna get a short sleeve paying homage to the motherland

5 Comments
2024/11/27
03:25 UTC

17

Kreyol or French in a medical setting?

Hi everyone, I apologize for the random question and I am genuinely seeking advice. I am a student Physcial Therapist Assistant who will start working in the field around Summer 2025. I have been to Haiti a few times in my life (on one trip staying for 2 months), and thus can speak some very basic Kreyol.

I wanted to get some advice on whether it would be better to beef up my Kreyol or to learn French (or both, and if so which should be more focus) should I work with Haitian patients.

Thank you for any responses, I appreciate it!

EDIT:

Just wanted to thank everyone for their responses, I really appreciate everyone's input and perspective!

I don't think I did the best job explaining myself in the original post, I apologize for any lack of clarity. So for further context:

. The last time I was in Haiti (in Carrefour) was in 2018 and (unfortunately) I don't have plans to return anytime soon.

. As far as my Kreyol, I got to the point where I was able to help translate simple conversations between English and Kreyol and no matter what, I want to become fluent in Kreyol in my life.

. From my time in Carrefour, I remember being told that many Haitians use French in school and other professional settings, but I wasn't sure how many Haitians actually use both and in what settings. So with this post, I was trying to ask if French would actually be useful for Haitian patients in the US medical setting. (for further context, I will be working in San Diego, CA).

Once again, thank you all so much. As of right now based on everyone's input, I agree there is value in both. I think French would be applicable in communicating medical terms and such, and I agree that Haitian patients would likely feel much more comfortable or respected with someone who has made an effort to speak their language.

17 Comments
2024/11/27
01:34 UTC

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Have been reading

1 Comment
2024/11/26
04:01 UTC

5

Significantion de: 4 kampé

Salut, quelle est la signification de ce titre de chanson: 4 kampé ? Merci.

15 Comments
2024/11/26
01:37 UTC

37

Classic Haitian Kompa by the Band Carimi

2 Comments
2024/11/25
18:54 UTC

27

Ti pep gou mesye😂

3 Comments
2024/11/25
15:55 UTC

95

Barbecue reportedly on the run, Kenyan police level his gang stronghold.

Looks like the proverbial walls are closing in on Barbecue https://x.com/haitiinfoproj/status/1860876702332948868?s=46

119 Comments
2024/11/25
02:49 UTC

119

Dominican Republic Authorities Arrest Colonel And Officers For Selling Stolen Weapons To Criminals In Haiti

Authorities in the #DominicanRepublic have arrested a colonel and nine police officers accused of stealing weapons and ammunition from a police armory and illegally selling them, including to individuals involved in criminal activities in #Haiti. The arrests are part of an ongoing crackdown that began on Sunday as officials work to recover the stolen supplies.

The investigation, sparked by irregularities in the armory’s inventory, has revealed that the stolen items were sold to #Haitians. A document obtained by the Associated Press on Thursday detailed the scheme, including sales facilitated by suspects to individuals using the weapons for criminal activities.

One suspect, identified as Miguelina Bello Segura from the southern province of Pedernales near the #Haitian border, reportedly received dozens of boxes of ammunition, sold for prices ranging from $86 to $99 each. The document notes that these supplies were then passed on to Haitians known to commit crimes.

The arrested colonel, Narciso Antonio Feliz Romero, allegedly coordinated the operation. Authorities accuse him of accepting cash payments concealed in a backpack, which came from an officer who facilitated sales through a contact in Haiti. The investigation estimates that more than 900,000 projectiles were illicitly sold under this scheme, though details about the types of weapons and the timeline of the operation remain unclear.

This case underscores concerns raised in a 2023 #UnitedNations report, which highlighted that weapons and ammunition often reach Haiti through the Dominican Republic and, to a lesser extent, #Jamaica.

The arrests come at a time when #Haiti is grappling with escalating violence. #Dominican President #LuisAbinader has frequently criticized the instability in Haiti and implemented measures to bolster border security, including constructing a wall. These steps have strained the relationship between the two nations, which share the island of Hispaniola.

Wilson Camacho, head of the Specialized Prosecutor’s Office for administrative corruption, described the case as “extremely serious,” warning that it jeopardized national security. #lunionsuite #haitianamerican

14 Comments
2024/11/24
22:40 UTC

13

Sak gen laaaaa

Allooo

8 Comments
2024/11/24
20:02 UTC

35

Learning Creole

What’s the best way to go about learning Haitian Creole, I’ve been learning a few words but the pronunciations and spellings throw me off a lot if you’re asking why I want to learn, I have a good amount of Haitian friends and I want to be able to communicate better with them instead of relying on google translate or having so many persons forcibly talk English when 1-2 people could learn and make the process much smoother… it’s sad to say I only know like 3-5 words and I can’t say a full sentence, I’ve been practicing for like a week and the structure is so complicated, making a language comprised of French English and Spanish is intriguing as well. Should I forget about learning Creole and just learn French??

65 Comments
2024/11/24
13:32 UTC

37

Kisa nou panse de saa..?

Djòl Santi (gadon kk).

1 Comment
2024/11/24
05:48 UTC

12

‘Haiti on Fire’: Rolling Stone Dives Into the Country’s Deadly Gang War

0 Comments
2024/11/23
20:11 UTC

69

Today Is My Grandmother’s Funeral, and I’m Struggling With Regret

Today is my grandmother’s funeral. She was 93 years old, a loving, devout, and remarkable woman who was the backbone of our family. As everyone gathers to honor her life, I find myself reflecting on something that has been weighing heavily on me. I’m 28 years old, and I can’t speak Kreyol.

Up until I was 7, I didn’t speak English. Kreyol was my first language, the only language I knew as a child. But when I started school, everything changed. I had to immerse myself in English to keep up and to fit in. In the process, I lost much of the Kreyol I once knew. By the time I got comfortable with English, I realized how disconnected I had become from the language of my family. Over the years, I tried to learn Kreyol again, but it never fully clicked, and now, sitting here at her funeral, I feel the weight of that loss more than ever.

My grandmother, the matriarch of our family, spoke only Kreyol. I loved her deeply, and I know she loved me, but I never really had a proper conversation with her. Our connection was through smiles, hugs, and gestures. I never got to sit with her and hear about her life in Haiti, her childhood, or her dreams. I never got to share my thoughts with her in words she could fully understand, and now it’s too late.

As I listen to my family share stories and memories about her, speaking in Kreyol, I feel like an outsider looking in. I can catch bits and pieces, but not enough to feel fully connected. It’s an isolating feeling, and I can’t help but regret not doing more to bridge the language gap when I had the chance. I regret burying her without ever having a deep conversation, and I regret not being able to fully participate in this moment of connection with my family.

Today, I’m mourning my grandmother, but I’m also mourning the conversations we never had. If you have a family member who speaks a language you don’t, take the time to learn it. Ask them questions. Have the conversations you might one day regret not having. Rest in peace, Grandma. I hope you always knew how much I loved you, even if I couldn’t say it in words you would understand.

15 Comments
2024/11/23
13:51 UTC

22

It’s so hot, I wish it could rain…

This is how it be like when Haiti even opens its mouth

3 Comments
2024/11/23
05:22 UTC

6

How to preserve diri kole ak pwa and keep its flavor?

Basically, how do you preserve the taste of diri kole ak pwa from a fèt in a take-home container for a few days (asking as a college student)? And does putting griot and pikliz with the diri alter the taste, and thus should be kept separate? Recently stuffed a bunch of the aforementioned foods into a container but when I microwaved it a few days later, found that the diri tasted very lemon-y and wanted to ask on better ways of preserving the taste of the diri. Is the solution to keep the diri in a separate container, or what?

5 Comments
2024/11/23
02:48 UTC

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