What’s the meaning of Restavek?
A Restavek is an unpaid child worker away from parents’ home and enduring abuse.
A Restavek is an unpaid child worker away from parents’ home and enduring abuse.
Overview: Haiti’s Restavèk Phenomenon By: Megan Ward Following the 2010 earthquake, thousands of individuals in Haiti were displaced from their homes and families. According to anecdotal evidence many of these individuals were children who would have nowhere to turn but to fall into the Haitian restavèk population. The restavèk phenomenon is composed of unpaid children
One of the hallmarks of advancing societies is the ability to evolve as new insights are made. Although the fleshing out of this might look differently for each culture, one trademark that seems to be an essential underpinning to success is, the respect for preserving basic human rights for all their citizens. When societies do
I never really speak enough about the fact that volunteers are the engine of Ayiti Now Corp. I love the idea that we are working with the true spirit of charity, we are “walking in her shoes”. I am so happy and grateful for the journey we are sharing, there is so much meaning and there
As many people know, Haiti has a plethora of issues to contend with. From poverty to rebuilding the country in the wake of 2010’s devastating earthquake, there is no shortage of problems needing to be solved. But perhaps one of the most concerning issues is the violation of human rights of Haitian people, particularly for
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