Introducing Haiti. Why is Haiti so poor? Slave trade routes from about 1500 to 1800.

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Presentation transcript:

Introducing Haiti

Why is Haiti so poor?

Slave trade routes from about 1500 to 1800

Jean Jacques Dessalines, leader of the Haitian Revolution and the first ruler of an independent Haiti

Reparations to France In 1825, Haiti agreed to pay 90 million gold Francs - £12.5 Billion in today’s money, before France would recognise it’s sovereignty. The last payment was made in 1947.

‘Papa Doc’ Duvalier, President from 1957 to 1971

‘Baby Doc’ Duvalier, President from 1971 to 1986

Jean-Bertrand Aristide – elected President

Rene Preval, Haiti’s current President

Gross Domestic Product by Capita Haiti - $1,317 Dominican Republic - $4,952 UK - $43,785 USA - $45,800

Earthquake - 12 th January 2010, 7.1 Richter Scale

Haitian Calvary International Ministries Calvary School in the town of Anse a Galets on the island of La Gonave Community development and churches on La Gonave, towns southwest of Part au Prince.

Hurricanes in Summer 2008……. Fay, Gustav, Hanna, Ike – 331 dead, 800,000 in need of humanitarian assistance Food parcels, clothing and water were distributed in the Gonaives area by HCIM

La Gonave, before the earthquake

Calvary School in the town of Anse a Galets, La Gonave – before the quake

Calvary School, Anse a Galet was completely destroyed. 200 children without education.

People are too scared to live in their own homes, fearing further quakes and existing damage

Why are we involved?

What was our involvement the the earthquake crisis? Providing food and water Trauma counselling Rebuilding lives – homes, schools, churches Rebuilding communities – supporting small businesses, medical help

WorldShare has now been able to restart education for children on La Gonave, with Haitian Christian Schools (HCS). HCS in a network of schools and orphanages across the island.

You can help support children and young people in Haiti get the very best education and for orphans, a safe and caring home to live in. Join in our Cookie Challenge – Bake and Sell! More info at Here’s a few people who’ve sent us their favourite recipes!