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Advocacy

HAWG is a coalition of international development, human rights, and faith-based organizations advocating for aid accountability, democracy, and social justice in U.S. foreign policy to Haiti.

Aid Accountability and Transparency

The HAWG believes that consultation and coordination with Haitian civil society organizations and in a way that strengthens civic institutions is critical to successful development, and advocates for systematic documentation of aid disbursement to ensure aid accountability and efficacy.

Economic Advancement

International policies and U.S. foreign policy can have a profound impact on economic advancement of the Haitian people. HAWG members advocate for various trade, manufacturing, agriculture, and labor issues aimed at helping the people of Haiti advance their economic standing.

Climate Change

Haiti's vulnerability to the devastating impacts of climate change and environmental degradation jeopardizes Haitians' livelihoods, food security, infrastructure, physical safety, and more. We advocate for robust responses to environmental crises and mitigation strategies.

Elections and Democracy

As part of the effort to strengthen the social contract among Haitians and particularly between the government of Haiti and the people it serves, the HAWG advocates for fair and timely elections free from intimidation, violence, and voter fraud. HAWG advocates for this within the broader context of democracy which requires more than simply holding elections.

Gender & Human Rights

The HAWG works to protect and defend the social and economic rights of the most vulnerable in Haiti with a particular focus on women's safety and empowerment and LGBTQ+ rights.

Who We Are

The Haiti Advocacy Working Group (HAWG) is a coalition of international development, human rights, and faith-based organizations that aims to positively influence U.S. foreign policy towards Haiti. The HAWG aims to amplify Haitian voices, pursue and promote Haitian-led solutions with an emphasis on the most marginalized, and hold the U.S. government accountable while also identifying ways to work together in constructive ways. Some HAWG members also engage the United Nations, other multilateral organizations, and international financial institutions. Learn More

What We Do

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The HAWG is a collection of expert organizations including faith groups who, in part, serve as reliable sources of analysis, information, and insight on key issues within Haiti and between Haiti and the rest of the world. Participating groups meet regularly to share timely information from Haiti and to coordinate advocacy efforts. We organize sign-on letters, briefings on Capitol Hill, and private meetings with policymakers that are often the only gatherings to include Haitian civil society leaders. By building and maintaining relationships with Congress and government agencies, we seek to inform them on the intricacies of the Haitian reality and help break down silos between issues that prevent holistic problem-solving and genuine consideration of Haiti as a regional player. HAWG members dig deep into issues that relate to unmet and emerging needs on a variety of issues including food sovereignty, women’s empowerment, justice issues, climate change, aid accountability, democracy and elections, healthcare, labor issues, land rights, and immigration/migration.

What You Can Do

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