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Haiti’s National Regulation Authority for Energy announces second RFQ
New Energy Events, August 30, 2019 The National Regulation Authority for Energy (ANARSE) of Haiti has announced its second Request for Qualification (RFQ) for a grid modernisation project in collaboration with Energy Cell MTPTC and EDH, and with the support of USAID. Haiti’s government recently announced its new policy of privatising electricity grids, aiming to … Read more
Edwidge Danticat’s ‘Everything Inside’ gathers…
Edwidge Danticat’s ‘Everything Inside’ gathers moving stories about the Haitian diaspora Tampa Bay Times, By Colette Bancroft, Published August 23, 2019 Home, they say, is where the heart is. For those who leave their native land, that can mean their hearts never heal. That’s true of many of the characters in Edwidge Danticat’s powerful new … Read more
La Vie Sauvage du Macaya – Video
Rene Durocher, Published on Jun 5, 2019 Présentation du Parc Naturel National Macaya au Massif de la Selle, dans la Péninsule de Tiburon au Sud d’Haïti et aperçu de sa biodiversité. / Presentation of the Macaya National Nature Park in the Tiburon Peninsula in the South of Haiti and an overview of its biodiversity. Réalisé … Read more
70th Anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights Celebration – Dec 10th
Learn about Haiti’s connection to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (click here). Register and join the celebration in Miami on December 10th (click here). Read the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (in English) (French) (in Kreyol) See program agenda (click here)
Things to do in Miami during Haitian Heritage Month
The month of May holds a special place in Haitians’ hearts Miami Curbed, By Carla St. Louis May 6, 2018 Get in touch with Miami’s Haitian side by celebrating Haitian Heritage Month, 31 days filled with parties, art exhibits, and festivals. The City of North Miami released a list of events to help locals celebrate. Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners Jean Monestime, always … Read more
Toussaint Louverture – La Fierte Creole
GrandToronto.ca, Alliance Française de Toronto, MARDI 7 AVRIL Chants, poésies, danses rendront hommage à celui qui a joué un rôle historique de premier plan en tant que chef de la Révolution haïtienne mais aussi à l’une des grandes figures des mouvements anticolonialiste, abolitionniste et d’émancipation des Noirs. Né en 1743, Toussaint Louverture est le fils d’un roi … Read more
10th Anniversary Awards – October 26, 2017
We are celebrating our 10th year. Incorporated in 2007 as a non-profit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code, Le Flambeau Foundation is dedicated to intellectual infrastructure development for Haiti via the provision of educational opportunities for Haitian youth. Our accomplishments include the awarding of full college scholarships, THE SPARK of Le Flambeau … Read more
Former president of Haiti to visit Claflin
The Times and Democrat, Orangeburg, South Carolina, January 29, 2017 Former Haiti President Michel Joseph Martelly will make a historic visit to Claflin University on Thursday, Feb. 2, as part of the university’s Visionary Leader in Residence program. He will discuss issues in Haiti as well as opportunities for faculty, staff and student engagement. Martelly … Read more