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Haiti

The Republic of Haiti is a country located on the western half of the island of Hispaniola, in the Caribbean Sea. It borders the Dominican Republic to the East.

Haiti is a former Spanish and later French colony that declared independence in 1804. It was ruled by a series of authoritarian governments for much of the 20th century. Its capital and largest city is Port-au-Prince. With over 10 million inhabitants, it's the second-most-populous Caribbean country. This page collates all of DW's content on Haiti.

Haiti Farmer Klimawandel

World in Progress: Haiti's ecological farmers 12.06.2019

Challenged by the aftermath of natural disasters, decades of political crisis and an increasingly unpredictable climate, some farmers in Haiti now employ ecological farming methods to feed their families.
Haiti Port au Prince Anti Regierungsproteste

Haiti: Anti-corruption protesters burn tires, block roads 09.06.2019

Thousands of demonstrators denouncing corruption have called for the resignation of President Jovenel Moise in further protests over reported misuse of funds. He formerly headed a firm under scrutiny by state auditors.
Darfur Flüchtlingslager in Zam Zam

World in Progress: After the Escape 13.03.2019

This week on the show: Nicaraguans living in exile push for political change in their home country, refugees with disabilities launch their own businesses in a Kenyan camp, and a teenager recounts her escape from Boko Haram.

Symbolbild - Alkoholisches Getränk

World in Progress: Why Clairin is known as 'the spirit of Haiti' 13.03.2019

If you've ever been to Haiti, you'll have come across their national drink: Clairin. A rum made from pure sugar cane, it's produced all over the island by artisanal producers, some so tiny they only make enough for family and close friends. Dany Mitzman met one of them while he was in Italy promoting the drink they've dubbed "the spirit of Haiti."

Philippinen Taifun Yutu

From Haiti to Madagascar: The world's forgotten crises 21.02.2019

Crises and disasters threatened more than 132 million people in 2018, and many of them hardly made the headlines. The Care aid organization looks at humanitarian issues that were underreported last year.
Haiti Proteste Ausschreitungen

Haiti paralyzed by fifth day of protests against president 11.02.2019

Protesters are demanding President Jovenel Moise resign for failing to tackle corruption. The rallies have become increasingly violent in recent days.
Haiti, Port-au-Prince: Protest gegen ehemalige Regierungsbeamte

Haiti: Thousands protest against corruption 08.02.2019

Protesters are demanding President Jovenel Moise resign for failing to tackle corruption. Months of protests have engulfed the Western Hemisphere's poorest country.
Bahamas Abaco Insel

Dozens of Haitian refugees die after Bahamas shipwreck 04.02.2019

At least 28 bodies have been recovered and 17 people rescued off the coast of Abaco island. The Bahamas have seen 300 Haitians try to illegally enter the country since the start of 2019.
Manchester Obdachloser Bettler

WorldLink: Time to fix this mess 25.01.2019

This week we investigate rising homeless numbers in San Francisco, discover what's going on at this year's World Economic Forum and meet the participants of the Miss Haiti beauty pageant in Chile. Plus we speak with a young IS fighter in the Philippines and visit a refugee camp in Jordan where people are paying for groceries with the blink of an eye. 
Teilnehmerinnen Miss Haiti 2019 in Chile

WorldLink: Finding Chile's Miss Haiti 25.01.2019

Chile is taking measures to curb the number of migrants in the country — including over 100,000 Haitians. But many among Chile's Haitian community are determined to stay. One woman is determined to boost her country's image by holding a beauty pageant. Jane Chambers went to meet her and some of the contestants looking to become Chile's Miss Haiti 2019.

Migranten überqueren illegal die Grenze zwischen Guatemala und Mexiko

World in Progress: Moving on 23.01.2019

We look at some of the lesser-known realities of migration. Including Haitians being sent home from Chile — if they promise not to return for nine years — the surprising role of blockchain in a refugee camp in Jordan and the dark side of working in Italy's produce fields. Plus, just how well have migrants in Germany integrated?
Edward Sultan, An Nou Pale NGO

World in Progress: Chile sends Haitian migrants home 23.01.2019

In the past two years, more than 150,000 Haitians have moved to Chile in search of a better life. But for many of them that dream never came true. In an unusual move, the Chilean government started sending Haitians home voluntarily. But there's a catch — they can't return to Chile for at least nine years. So what's behind this pseudo-deportation policy?

Florida Miami Stadtteil Little Haiti

Miami's affluent 'climate refugees' seek higher ground 27.12.2018

Climate change is prompting Miami's rich to abandon the oceanfront and head for higher ground. That's bad news for the people of Little Haiti, a ridge-top immigrant community suddenly sitting on hot property.

Haiti Electrification from Les Anglais | Cop24

When access to electricity is a feminist issue 12.12.2018

Only about a quarter of Haitians have access to electricity. Nonprofit EarthSpark is bringing green energy to the country, and they're making it a feminist issue.

Little Haiti in Miami Herbst 2018

Living Planet: Miami's affluent 'climate refugees' seek higher ground 06.12.2018

It's not just warming temperatures and increasingly severe storms that are causing problems. There are also social implications to climate change. The Little Haiti neighborhood of Miami is seeing some of the earliest signs of climate gentrification in an area protected from rising sea levels. Wealthy people are driving up home prices and forcing current residents out. Maria Bakkalapulo reports.
Haiti Port-au-Prince Proteste gegen Regierung wegen Korruption

Deadly protests in Haiti over corruption investigation 18.10.2018

At least two people were killed and several injured in protests over corruption. Police opened fire on a crowd to clear the way for a presidential motorcade after a public ceremony being held nearby.
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