5 Inspiring Movements Happening in Haiti Right Now

With many negative headlines discussing Haiti, any of the beauty about the land, its rich heritage, and the people have been drowned out. This post highlights 5 positive features about Haiti going on right now.

1. The Culture - The Haitian culture is rich and vibrant and in this current global setting, respect for people and the elderly as well as strong family unity is being widely adapted. The Haitian culture has always valued these principles and it is noticed in the way that parents make sacrifices for their children and the entire family rallies around the success of their youth.

2. The Haitian People - One word comes to mind when you think of Haitian people - resiliency. Haitians have shown their resiliency through it once being one of the wealthiest islands in the Americas and the victory Haitian people have led over oppression. Being on the ground in Haiti, we see the vigor and spark to swing the pendulum back to a Haiti allowing the world to see all that Haiti offers.

3. Coastline - One of the most incredible coastlines in the world, with the the Caribbean Sea to the south and west and the Atlantic Ocean to the north, with a diverse marine ecosystems and a mix of white-sand beaches, beautiful blue waters, coastal mountains - all prime for tourism. As the world's understanding of Haiti increases, so will people's draw to experience the beautiful natural elements of the island.

4. History - The great Haitian revolution - the world's only successful slave revolt and independence in 1804, the UNESCO world heritage site Citadelle Laferrière, and the list goes on. Quite honestly, this is a history that every person in the world should admire and preserve in order to live in a harmonious world.

5. Cuisine - Haitian cuisine boasts of rich flavors with a balance of light, leafy foods that reflect the rich soil that harvests beautiful vegatables and herbs. It also highlights the incredible complexity of cultures from African to French to Spanish with many dishes that are slow cooked with intentionality and heart. This cuisine is having a culinary moment, particularly in the United States and Europe.