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Aid Accountability and Transparency, Report, Uncategorized

1804 Institute launches new report on corruption

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Stronger Institutions in Haiti: Can transparency and accountability make a difference in Haiti?

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Corruption! Embezzlement! Poverty! The Senate’s report on Petro Caribe provides a glimpse into the depth of the culture of corruption that seems to have characterized Haiti’s governance for the past ten years. This is a crucial time for Haitians to begin a serious dialogue about the role that transparency and accountability can play in strengthening their public institutions. Read More

Immigration and deportation advocacy, Uncategorized

Haitian Faith leaders write in support of TPS extension

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Acting Secretary Elaine Duke Secretary Department of Homeland Security 3801 Nebraska Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20016 November 16, 2017

RE: Request from Haitian Religious Leaders to Re-Designate and Extend Temporary Protected Status for Haiti for 18 Months

Dear Acting Secretary Duke:

We are writing as pastors and other faith leaders who are directly from Haitian heritage. Read More

Immigration and deportation advocacy

Diaz Balart and Nelson advocate in favor of TPS at DHS meeting

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Diaz-Balart and Nelson Advocate for Haiti TPS in Meeting with DHS Acting Secretary Duke

Nov 16, 2017
Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) issued the following statement after he and Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) met with Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Elaine Duke.

“I am glad I was able to meet with Acting Secretary Duke to continue advocating for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals currently residing in the United States.

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Climate Change, Uncategorized

Haiti receives new GEF money to rebuild after Hurricane Matthew

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Disaster reduction finance: prevention is better than recovery

Disaster reduction finance: prevention is better than recovery

Sponsored content: At recent meetings at the World Bank and International Monetary Fund, the GEF pushed for more money to be spent in advance of disasters

Puerto Rican residents walk in flooded streets in the capital San Juan, September 22, 2017, following Hurricane Maria.

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Immigration and deportation advocacy

ICYMI: A summary of recent articles, letters, editorials about Temporary Protected Status for Haitians

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The following is a testimony to the high level of advocacy, civic engagement, Congressional outreach and also sheer determination of various Haiti, immigrants rights and other groups to keep TPS for Haitians high on the public agenda.

“Protecting families, stabilizing the region: Why Temporary Protected Status is needed for Haiti“, 30-page CLINIC report and press release, November 2, 2017

“US Senators Schumer, Gillibrand, Booker, and Menendez Write Secretaries Tillerson and Duke Urging 18 Months’ Extension of Haiti’s TPS Designation,” October 31, 2017

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Climate Change, Food Crisis, Food Sovereignty

Rising to the challenges of hunger, environment & climate

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Against a background of growing hunger, environmental damage and climate change, Haiti rises to its challenges.

Last February, four members of the Haiti Advocacy Working Group traveled to Haiti at the invitation of the then Minister of Environment, Simon Dieseul Desras.  In  preceding weeks, HAWG members have written blogs, offered reflections and video diaries of their trip.   Read More

Immigration and deportation advocacy

Are you faith organization or leader? Consider signing our interfaith letter on TPS!

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Dear Faith-based organizations and faith leaders:

Please consider signing onto this national, state, and local letter urging Secretary Kelly to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants. This letter was authored by Catholic Legal Immigration Network in consultation with our affiliate network, Church World Service, and other immigrant advocates and organizations. Read More

Climate Change, Food Crisis

Mennonite Central Committee & the Episcopal Church join HAWG’s action on hunger!

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Mennonite Central Committee, the Episcopal Church and HAWG have joined forces to call for Action on Hunger in Haiti.   Join their call!

Click here for the Episcopal Church  Action Alert !

Click here for the Action Alert from the Mennonite Central Committee !

See below for the list of offices to call

Urge your Representatives to take action to prevent hunger and food insecurity in Haiti!! Read More

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