r/haiti • u/lequotidien509 • 12m ago
r/haiti • u/369energyvibrate • 1h ago
QUESTION/DISCUSSION Cinder Block Machine For Sale
( NOT A SPAM POST, I’ll never ask for money or deposits through call or text without you physically verifying the machine is there)
Selling a brand new, complete block making business kit located in Haiti. Everything you need to start producing cinder blocks is included.
What’s included:
**•** Block making machine (brand new)
**•** 50kW generator
**•** 300 pallets for laying and drying blocks
**•** Trolley for lifting and moving pallets
**•** Setup plan (PDF) showing how much space you need
**•** Contact for a technician who has worked with this equipment and can help with the electrical wiring
Production: about 3,800 blocks per 8-hour work day.
Cinder block is what houses are built with in Haiti, so demand is steady. This is a ready-to-run setup for anyone who wants to start a block business or expand an existing one.
r/haiti • u/resditisstupidaf • 2h ago
FOOD My very White American mom speaks Kreyol more fluently and cooks Haitian dishes better than me 😭
Her food is so delicious ngl sometimes I get jealous. The good kind. My mom and I aren't in a competition lol
r/haiti • u/BoringGuy615 • 6h ago
QUESTION/DISCUSSION France has finally fallen. The French language is much less useful now. Should Haiti replace French as an official language?
France was the epicenter of the francophone (i.e. French-speaking) world. The economic benefits of the French language were all tied to the country's former success of economic superpower. Those days are long gone and France is broke and going through a crisis that it will likely never recover from.
One has to ask then what benefit does French offer to Haiti at this point (especially considering that 90% of Haitians don't even speak French). There's also no other economically advanced country that speaks French as a primary language. Although many countries have French as an official language, the vast majority of the people in the country don't speak the language (i.e. Canada, Switzerland, etc.) So, has the time come to get rid of French in Haiti (like Algeria and Burkina Faso are doing)? There's no point of staying on a sinking ship.
r/haiti • u/Izdeliye-30 • 10h ago
QUESTION/DISCUSSION You wake up tomorrow as the president of Haiti. What would your first five decisions be?
I personally don't even know where to start, it feels like we're so deep in the hole right now. I'm not sure who or what systems are trustworthy at this point, and the normal tools are not available.
1: I'd declare a state emergency, explaining what exactly the challenges and concerns are. It may seem unnecessary or useless, but I think naming the problem out loud is important. Not that we don't know what the problem is, but I think it's the first step in fixing anything. I'd end the address by making a plea to the gangs to cease criminal activity and surrender, and that if they do there will be a path towards rehabilitation.
2: I would work with strategic partners and local community leaders to form a sizable, competent, supplied, and dedicated temporary militia. It would have to be a significant force, a few thousand won't cut it. Ten to twenty thousand should be enough to put actual pressure on the gangs to surrender or be neutralized. Strong oversight and structure will be needed to ensure legality and efficiency. A plan and timeline is crucial.
3: Restoring access and functionality to the airports and seaports will be a top priority, as they're a crucial economic lifeline.
4: Working with strategic partners and local community members, I'd prioritize on helping those immediately displaced by the recent challenges. Providing stability and care, and working on rebuilding their communities and lives.
5: Energy is a major area of concern, I'd work on establishing a reliable and renewable energy grid. Solar and wind systems could be a relatively cheap way of introducing much needed energy.
r/haiti • u/Futanari-Farmer • 15h ago
QUESTION/DISCUSSION What's the overall consensus on Bukele and the mission to rescue the Salvadorian technicians?
What are the feelings of Haitians on that? Positive? Negative?
On one hand we have Bukele doing a military operation in a place where he has nothing to do and one could argue that it plays a risky move on Haiti's sovereignty, not to mention the inherent dangers civilians face during a military operation against a group that doesn't follow engagement rules, in this case, gangs.
And on the other hand, Bukele fixed El Salvador's gang and is seen by many Latin Americans as someone they want in their countries. That is to say, there's an appreciation for being harsh against criminality.
Greeting from Peru. ^.^
NEWS Burkina Faso Overhauls Education, Adds Haitian Revolution to Schools
Burkina Faso has introduced major education reforms for the 2026-2027 academic year, revising school curricula and challenging how history, geography and national identity are taught.
Under President Ibrahim Traoré, the government is replacing terminology it considers rooted in colonial perspectives. In history lessons, "colonization" becomes "imperialist invasion,"
"colonizers" become "invaders," "explorers" become "spies," and "colonies" become "invaded territories."
Other changes include replacing "decolonization" with
"liberation of Africa" and "landlocked country" with "continental country." Terms such as "poor country" and "indebted country" are being removed, while "weaknesses" and "problems" are reframed as "challenges" and "opportunities."
The reforms also give greater attention to African resistance, national history and natural resources.
Among the additions is the Haitian Revolution. Students in classe de quatrième, roughly equivalent to eighth grade, will study Haiti's struggle against slavery and French colonial rule, including its achievements and historical consequences.
Beginning in 1791, the Haitian Revolution culminated in independence on January 1, 1804, establishing the world's first independent Black republic.
For Haiti, these reforms raise a broader question: How does the language used in classrooms influence the way children understand their history, identity and future?
The initiative invites discussion about how Haitian schools teach national history, incorporate Haitian Creole, recognize local knowledge and encourage students to question inherited assumptions.
Changing terminology alone does not guarantee better education. Teacher training, accurate historical instruction and access to learning resources remain essential.
r/haiti • u/ImBackAndImWorselmao • 22h ago
LANGUAGE (KREYOL) Sitcoms Subtitled in Kreyòl?
Hi all! I'm Haitian American and at the very beginning of learning Kreyòl. I'm a huge sitcom watcher, and have had trouble finding Haitian media (please let me know any suggestions!). It would be great to at least have subtitles in Kreyòl for my shows.
I'm thinking of pursuing this for at least an episode of one of my shows (I've been into The Office lately). I would be happy to hire a translator and overlay the subtitles myself. And please let me know if someones alreasy working on something like this.
Does this seem interesting/helpful for language learners or fluent speakers? Please let me know any initial thoughts
r/haiti • u/InternalExpert509 • 1d ago
CULTURE On maggi m bezwen selman epi Manzè nan Cho
IYKYK toro and a Maggie😆🇭🇹
r/haiti • u/EntireQuarter1858 • 1d ago
NEWS Haiti’s Dec 13 election: 3 of the 16 registered candidates are under foreign sanctions for gang ties — the rule that would’ve blocked them was removed Oct 9
Haiti’s electoral council closed candidate registration Oct 31. Of the 16 people who registered, three carry foreign sanctions tied to financing or arming gangs:
- Michel Martelly (Debloke coalition, which includes former PHTK members — PHTK is his old party) — sanctioned by US Treasury, Canada, and the EU over alleged drug trafficking and gang financing
- Gary Bodeau (Platfòm Rekonsilye) — sanctioned by the US and Canada
- Jocelerme Privert (Ayiti Transfòme/Inifos) — sanctioned by Canada
None of these are criminal convictions. They’re government sanctions, and all three deny the allegations.
What stood out to me doing this research: on Oct 9, about three weeks before registration closed, Haiti’s electoral council quietly dropped the rule requiring candidates to prove their assets weren’t frozen — the one mechanism that would’ve screened sanctioned candidates out. Only UN Security Council sanctions disqualify a candidate now, and none of these three are on that list.
If you’re watching this race closely — does that timing read as coincidence to you, or does it track with how this usually goes?
Sanctions aren’t convictions, and all three men deny wrongdoing — flagging that plainly, because the facts don’t need exaggeration to land. I only know what I found researching this; if I missed something, drop it in the comments.
Sources: OFAC Treasury sanctions list · Canada sanctions on Privert · Africanews on Martelly/Debloke registration
r/haiti • u/lequotidien509 • 1d ago
NEWS Trump relance la polémique : Haïti de nouveau traité de « pays de merde », la réponse de Raina Forbin attendue
r/haiti • u/JetBlackToasty • 1d ago
NEWS Ladies and Gentlemen, our Premier Ministre who is currently in Mexico.
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r/haiti • u/Affectionate-Tie7927 • 1d ago
QUESTION/DISCUSSION how to get haitian birth certificate
Hi! so me ( early 21s) recently did a hairstyle, quick weave with different colors andddd if i’m told to remove it i’ve made the decision that i’ll be leaving home (FINALLY). If i do have to move out how can i get a copy of my haitian birth certificate? I have my american citizenship paper, my ssn, i don’t need my american passports because it’s expired but won’t i also need my original Haitian birth certificate?
backstory: i know me moving out cause i have different hair colors is extreme but when i was younger i genuinely had at one point box braids that were colorful asf 2x. So it’s like as i’m getting older why am i more restricted, so… yeah lol. what can i do?
Thank you !
r/haiti • u/No_onewillsaveyou • 1d ago
QUESTION/DISCUSSION El Salvador Troops Arrive in Haiti on American Planes
Mods be fair don’t delete my post no one else posted this yet. multiple people on this sub post same redundant content and y’all don’t delete it. Now I’m seeing people from different communities coming on this sub to wag there crusty fingers at Haitians and using the gangs as pretext to lecture & talk shit. I’m also seeing same Haitian here who keep championing foreign intervention in Haiti… like how brain dead can you be? Tsss American propaganda is still the most powerful in world. This video is about 40 min watch. I’m only posting to give a different perspective on the sub and kill some of this noise.
r/haiti • u/InternalExpert509 • 1d ago
LIFE IN HAITI Chadian Soldier Confirms He Is Alive
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To make matters even more confusing, the Chadian soldier whose ID Bukele leaked after it was reportedly found among the charred bodies has spoken out, confirming that he’s alive. 😐 So how did his military ID and Chadian uniforms end up alongside human remains in the hot zone?👀🤔
r/haiti • u/These_Ad1056 • 1d ago
QUESTION/DISCUSSION Il y a t'il du monde qui a déjà prit l'hélicoptère en Haïti à partir de cap haïtien ?
Mon objectif est d'aller à arcahaie en hélicoptère. Je sais que c'est pas conseillé, mais je suis prêt à prendre le risque. Avez-vous des informations sur le sujet ?
r/haiti • u/Smooth_Rise_4376 • 1d ago
NEWS Shame on you
Sorry, I’m not very good at writing in Haitian Creole. Shame on the gangs in Haiti who killed four Salvadoran soldiers. Stop bringing shame to our people and embarrassing our community in front of the entire world. Why don’t you go into farming or find an honest way to provide for yourselves and your families instead of killing people to survive? I hope karma catches up with you and everyone who supports your violence. May God judge your actions and hold you accountable for the suffering you have caused for generations to come.
r/haiti • u/The_Thickiest • 1d ago
My haitian family I hope all of your families are safe 😫😫
My blood pressure is high asf
POLITICS And during this crisis, our PM Fils-Aimé took a private jet to attend a wedding in Mexico...
r/haiti • u/InternalExpert509 • 1d ago
NEWS Bukele announced that the remains found do not belong to his men.
They are not our men.
An NGO delivered human remains at the airport, claiming that they belonged to our four air technicians.
However, the remains correspond to a child, a man of considerably greater height than that of our air technicians, and a person who was wearing part of a uniform from an army that is not ours.
Among the remains, identification cards and military uniforms from other countries were also found.
r/haiti • u/Automatic_Gap964 • 1d ago
QUESTION/DISCUSSION What do we expect of Haiti after Martelly wins?
It's pretty obvious that Martelly is going to "win" the election no matter what. We have plenty of Haitians already coming out to support him, honestly pretty similar to Trump. And regardless, Haitian government seems like they have actively prepping for his return. Despite the sanctions, no consequences, no pushback, nothing. Welcomed with open arms. So what do we expect for this go around?
r/haiti • u/lequotidien509 • 1d ago