Posts Tagged ‘Haiti’

Becoming Bilingual

Cassandra is an immigrant from Haiti. She speaks both English and Haitian Creole. If your first language is something other than English, practice it and don’t forget it. You’ll be glad you did!



Struggling to Survive in Haiti

As rains roll in, the people of Haiti are still struggling to find shelter, water and food. Read about Haiti’s kids and about how other countries have helped make Haiti so poor.



Meet Duckens from Haiti

Learn about Duckens, age 10, and how he and his family were affected by the January 12, 2010 earthquake.



Earthquake Strikes Haiti

On January 12, a powerful earthquake struck Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, near the capital city of Port-au-Prince. IndyKids provides a unique perspective on Haiti’s recovery.



U.S. Aid to Haiti vs. Iraq

The United States spends more on the war in Iraq each day than the aid the U.S. government has given to Haiti.



Haiti Timeline: A History of Foreign Occupation

For hundreds of years, other countries have tried to control Haiti. Learn more about Haiti’s history of exploitation.



On the Ground in Haiti: Hell and Hope

Everywhere are sheet shelters. In parks, soccer fields, in the parking lot of the TV station, tens of thousands literally in the streets and on sidewalks…



Donations Pour in, Aid Slow to Reach Victims Through Main Airport Controlled by U.S. Military

The U.S. military has sent in 15,000 troops to Haiti, but many organizations and governments say they have hurt, not helped, delivery of aid to people in need.



Hurricane Season

Hurricanes hit the Gulf of Mexico.