Haiti

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"L'union Fait La Force"
(In Unity We Find Strength)
Haiti
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Where is this exotic place?

• Haiti is in the Caribbean.
• Haiti occupies the western one-third of the
  island of Hispaniola.
• Although there are beautiful parts of Haiti, it
  is the most impoverished country in western
  hemisphere.

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Living conditions in Haiti are harsh

• Many serious diseases are common -
• 13 of children die before age of 5 and 25
  adults die before age of 40. 

Most families live in small one or two bedroom
homes and generally do not have electricity or
running water.
More than half the children do not attend school
and those who do finish school, do not have a
proper education because most teachers are
illiterate themselves.
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Economy

• Unemployment is very high
• Economy is dependent on agriculture yet farmland
  is sparse
• Farming is labour-intensive and done without
  farming equipment

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C U L T U RE

• Haiti is a nation with strong African, French and
  Spanish
• cultural influences - evident in Haitian music
  and dance
• The most festive time in Haiti is during
  Kanaval or carnival
• Haitian cities are filled with music and people
  dancing
• The drum is most important Haitian instrument

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Despite the challenges of life in Haiti, art and
culture thrive. Music and dance help to tell the
stories of the Haitian people. The
Resurrection Dance Theatre of Haiti is a dance
group of young men who tell their story through
dance and perform across North American in hopes
of raising money to support and further develop
their home and community. The RF HALL community
welcomes the RDTH dancers to our school on
NOVEMBER 5, 2009.
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HEARTS FOR HAITI

• Change your heart!
• Change the world!
• Be the change you want to see in the world!