What I Can Do for My Country

The overwhelmingly positive response to my recent Open Letter to Prime Minister Conille has strengthened my belief in the Haitian diaspora and civil society’s ability to shape Haiti’s future. Many have written to ask: what can I do?

Dear Prime Minister Conille,

We cannot afford for you and your government to fail. Time is running out, and the challenges facing our nation grow more urgent by the day.

We woke up to the news of continued gang attacks in Ganthier and new ones in Arcahaie. This is deeply troubling.

Haiti's new transitional government has initiated a process toward national dialogue, constitutional reform, and eventual elections. While this presents an opportunity for broader participation, the government's stance on diaspora involvement, at best, remains unclear…

Haiti, with its rich and tumultuous 221-year history, has experimented with various forms of governance, each leaving its mark…

This is a historic moment for Haiti with the creation of the Transitional Presidential Council (CPT). Imagine someone who has lived in the mountains their entire life suddenly finding themselves on a boat for the first time…

The communique published last night from Haiti's unelected and illegitimate government served as a stark reminder of their disregard for the Haitian people…

In a previous article, "Breaking the Cycle: Why Haitians Need to Anticipate the Next Steps," I argued that “Haitians are often caught off guard by what seems like policies or plans to destroy Haiti…

For over two and a half years, Haitian social and political leaders have failed to reach a consensus. As a result, Prime Minister Ariel Henry remained in office for 30 months…

Recently, a reader responding to my article “Haiti's Fake News Problem: How Myths and Misinformation Are Hindering Progress” which was a reflection on the impact of fake news, took a very critical stance against my analysis

Imagine coming across a headline on your social media feed: "The Rock and Beyonce suggest MS-13 leadership should govern LA to fight crime!" Sounds ridiculous, doesn't it? Yet, this is essentially what Wyclef Jean and former Ambassador Pamela White are proposing for Haiti by endorsing gang leaders Jimmy "BBQ" Cherizier and Guy Philippe as potential solutions to Haiti's political crisis…

Haiti's history is marked by cycles of instability, with each new beginning leading back to the same challenges. Prime Minister Henry's resignation ushers in yet another period of transition fraught with risks for the people…

I first wrote the post in 2018 and shared it again in 2021. I'm bringing it back to the forefront to emphasize the minimal changes and the narrow range of options available in Haiti.