People ask me, "Why?" all the time. Why travel to Haiti so frequently? Here is my honest answer.
People ask me, "Why?" all the time.
Why do you travel to Haiti so frequently? Why take the risk amid the insecurity, kidnappings, and political instability? Why pour yourself into the social work our organization carries out on the ground?
Here is my honest answer.
Traveling to Haiti is not a burden — it is a lifeline. It is the place that reignites my hope when the weight of leadership feels heaviest. When progress stalls, when resources fall short, when I question whether to continue, I return to the memories. Memories of real people, in real pain, sharing their struggles with me — and trusting me to keep fighting on their behalf.
As a Haitian-born individual, stepping back was never an option.
My hope is that one day, when I arrive in any community in Haiti with goodies to share, children will walk up calmly — not because they are desperate, but simply because they want a treat. They will stand patiently in line, confident that there is enough for everyone. And one day, people will stop asking me why I travel to Haiti. Instead, they will ask to come with me — and the answer will be yes, without fear, without hesitation.
I joined this fight so that children in Haiti can access quality education, reclaim their hopes, exercise real choices, and help transform Haiti into a nation where everyone — local and visitor alike — can live and move freely.
That is my "Why." And it is more than enough to keep going.
— Founder & President, Hands United Against Poverty
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