Quixote Center's Theory of Change in Haiti: Part I

Consistent with our mission statement, Quixote Center's work in Haiti prioritizes systemic change. Our theory of change has three aspects: 

• Economic development initiatives that lead to meaningful and sustainable jobs and income for families and communities; 
• Reforestation to preserve Haiti's environment and protect the soil and watershed; 
• Advocacy to promote U.S. policies that support Haitian democracy and Haitian-led solutions to poverty, violence, and migration. 

Advocacy has become especially important at this crucial moment in Haiti's history. The violence in Haiti is untenable and has made our other work in Haiti extremely challenging. Gang violence has taken the lives of over 1,230 people between July and September of this year alone.  People are living in fear, and many have displaced.  

 Tell Congress: 5 Nonviolent Solutions for Haiti

The violence in Haiti is untenable. Gang violence in Haiti has killed over 1,230 people between July and September of this year alone. In response, the United Nations, with U.S. leadership, has authorized Kenya to deploy troops on the ground. This U.S.-backed police intervention will only escalate the violence, and more violence is never the solution. Tell your members of Congress to take these five, concrete steps for peace.  

Prayer Vigil for Peace

Join us on Monday, November 20th at 6pm in front of the White House for a prayer vigil. Sponsors include Churches for Middle East Peace, Sojourners, Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns, and other faith-based organizations.

Artist Corner

"M" - Marie Genevieve Morin

"Tete de Femme," courtesy of the Haitian Arts Society

Yolène Legrand was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and is currently based in New York City. Legrand is a recognized international artist and muralist and has taught art at the Brooklyn Museum and other educational institutions. Her paintings have been exhibited in many galleries and museums in the US, Europe and Haiti, and her work was recently added to the Brooklyn Museum collection. You can see more of her work HERE.