They Give Us Weapons, Not Schools’ : Haitian Peasant Women Denounce State Complicity in Massacres and Demand Action

The women of Tèt Kole Ti Peyizan Ayisyen raise their voices in grief and outrage, mourning the loss of live in the Pont-Sondé massacre of October 3, 2024. They condemn the authorities’ inaction, their complicity in the violence, the “anti-people action plan” that shatters families and forces communities to flee.

The Evolution of the Crisis in Haiti: Uncertainty and Fragility of an Experimental Solution

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The Evolution of the Crisis in Haiti: Uncertainty and Fragility of an Experimental Solution Képler Aurelién – The Karl Leveque Cultural Institute (ICKL) Haiti has been facing a major political crisis since 2018. It is mainly a crisis of the legitimacy of the public authorities, which has gradually deteriorated. This deterioration can …

ICKL

ICKL is a multifaceted organization guided by a dual mission: to engage in local consultation efforts and foster solidarity on a global scale. At its core, ICKL endeavors to deepen understanding of the circumstances and perspectives of the Haitian populace, facilitating international comprehension through various means. This includes supporting observation and study missions aimed at …

Tet Kole Haiti Interview 2023

In this podcast episode we highlight our partner Tet Kole, a Haitian peasant movement which fights for land rights, food sovereignty, and resources for small farmers. They struggle with limited government support and disasters. External aid groups prioritize handouts over helping Haitians grow their own food. Tet Kole seeks training, collaboration, and long-term projects to empower Haitian peasants. Many resources exist in Haiti, but the Haitian people aren’t benefiting.

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