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The following Stories are written by people who have spent time in Haiti and would like to share their experiences.

Serendipity in Boston, Massachusetts

By Louisa Smith, May 2013.  This week while in a cab on my way to dinner in Boston I was having a friendly conversation with my cab driver. He commented on my name and how it was the French spelling, I could tell he was from Haiti based on his accent and asked him where… [Learn More]

Portraits of Musicians in Deschapelles

By Jenifer Grant, June 2011. Dukenson St.Tilus plays both tuba and Helicon.  Helicon???  I asked him to describe it.  With his hands, he made a couple of circles about the size of his torso, and ended with a flourish with his two hands above his head describing a bell. “A tuba?” I asked – “No – no… [Learn More]

My Haiti Experience. Reflections by Patricia Hurley.

By Patricia Hurley, June, 2011. I tried to prepare by reading the biography of Jenifer’s mother and stepfather, “Song of Haiti”, which provided  background on Jenifer’s life as well.  I had supported the Sister Cities Essex Haiti project and was aware that several Essex people had begun projects in Deschapelles, including establishing a library, but was… [Learn More]

Making a Difference Through Tennis!

  By Mary Lee Blackwell, December 2012.  Sister Cities Essex Haiti is in full swing. The organization continues to inspire citizens to get involved; to make a difference. And oh what a difference they’re making. There are several programs that have been initiated and continue to evolve and garner support and enthusiasm from both communities…. [Learn More]

Helping after the Earthquake

Daphne Nielsen, an Essex resident, worked at the Hanger Clinic, a prosthetics facility at Hospital Albert Schweitzer in September 2010. Daphne is a physical therapist in Connecticut.
[Learn more].

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Besly Belizaire: Rising Up to be a Leader in His Community: 2020

Back in March of 2020, when the world first learned about Covid-19, one of the things we heard over and over again was “wash your hands.” For those of us in the States, that is a fairly simple task; we have running water at our sinks, and we can purchase soap with a simple trip to the grocery store. For our friends in Deschapelles, Haiti, that is a luxury that not many have. Read more…

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