Researchers have determined the following: 60.3 percent of child domestic workers live in rural areas, 39.7 percent of child domestic workers live in urban areas. 62 percent of all respondents said was that Restavek homes are Kay bas. Notably, this was the most common answer. Specifically, Kay bas implies a concrete home with a […]
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For guardians, apprenticeship is the most desirable option for Restavek children. Specifically, this only applies to those under 18 living in their household. Generally, around 11.03 percent see it as a desirable option. Yet, this number is higher for non Restavek kids. Particularly, 27.88 percent consider it a good path. Furthermore, they have access to
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FAFO researchers asked guardians of children 14 years of age or younger who were living in their household about what options they found desirable. The guardians were asked to evaluate the following realistic options: “adoption”, an apprenticeship, moving to a wealthier household, moving to a home of relatives, paid work (agricultural or domestic labor), unpaid
The deteriorated economic conditions in Haiti have a far reaching effect on basic expenditure by families. The condition is far worse for Child Domestic Worker (CDW) families living in rural areas in comparison to other families living in such areas. While around 12.30 percent of all households in rural areas cut down on expenditure on
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Haiti Now interviews Gabriel Osson, author of Hubert, le restavèk, to hear his thoughts and hopes for survivors of domestic servitude. Gabriel Osson is a poet, novelist and a painter. Born in Port-au-Prince (Haiti), he lives in Toronto. He gives lectures and conducts writing workshops for different audiences, whether retirees or high school students in
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