Haiti

Hygiene in Haiti From health statistics to economic factors, Haiti is a small country located in the Western Hemisphere that is known to be the poorest country in the Americans and one of the poorest in the world.1 Geographically, Haiti is smaller than the U.S. state, Maryland, with approximately 10 million people living there.2,3 From natural disasters to poverty, there have been many challenges that have been brought upon this country. In order to adequately address concerns of Haiti, it is necessary to discuss current health statistics, as well as the healthcare system and education that one may encounter by visiting Haiti. By understanding the countries health statistics, we will be able to focus on the improvement of hygiene. Thus, our…

for several reasons which Impacted their ability to recover after the earthquake in 2010. The biggest reason that had the most impact on Haitian society (and still does today) was that the Haitian government was never properly ordered. The people were overtaxed, which made Haitian society poor and made Haiti the poorest country in the western hemisphere. Along with that the Haitians were unable to fix many of their problems such as low quality of infrastructure which was lowering their quality…

those rights, or they are confident that those they enslave can not or will not successfully exercise those rights or access justice for the violation of those rights. One example is the restavek system in parts of West Africa and the Caribbean. Other examples are devadasi brides and caste stratifications in parts of South Asia. Yet another example is the relationship between American victims of sexual slavery and the pimps and johns to whom they are enslaved. While each of these examples is…

(Children of Haiti). Haiti’s impoverished population…

in Haiti and I am proud to say that I am a survivor but when the tragedy occurred all the reporters started talking and announcing how bad the country got and how we got poor. I’m not saying it’s false but every country has a poor side. The United States isn’t rich all over the place; they have some bad parts also called the ghetto. When many Americans hear the word “Haiti,” many negative things will come to mind: “poor,” “densely populated,” “over-crowded,”…

nation/Geo-political region. One such geopolitical climate that merits consideration is the Hispaniola region, more specifically the nation of Haiti. With both a rich social and geographical topography, Haiti presents an individual with an interesting case study in pertinence to military considerations. Under military considerations it is essential to frame ones’ understanding through elements of cultural expertise, understanding and awareness. Thus, one must undertake the meaning of…

To some people the years 1994,1998,2008 and 2010 are just years. But to the people of Haiti, these years are the years that changed their lives drastically. Through the loss of loved ones, homes and so much more. The Haitian people display courage and resilience because they have still found ways to come back despite the odds. The Haitian people are a people that overcome many dangerous and serious natural disasters. Especially, the 2010, 7.0 earthquake that killed over 100,000(Mothers,…

My policy recommendation is that the United States should not invade Haiti. Aside from it not being in the best interest of the United States, there are several other reasons on why we should not be invading Haiti. The crisis in Haiti isn’t something that directly affects the United States and in recent times we haven’t handled foreign affairs in the best way that we could have. For example, you have not made firm decisions regarding a variety of past crises such as North Korea’s nuclear program…

More than 470 people have died in Haiti over the past few days because of the destruction of Hurricane Matthew. The U.S. have been trying to do everything in their power to help Haiti's out. They have been sending over supplies such as blankets, hygiene kits, and kitchen sets to 100,000 people. Thousands of people have lost their homes and crops to the storm and are staying in temporary shelters. In the near future, the U.S. fears that whatever food they have left will run out and they will be…

In 2010, a seven point zero magnitude earthquake hit this small country in the Caribbean. In Haiti, this was a devastating natural disaster that has effected the country even to this day. Ever since the earthquake the economic infrastructure of the country has been severely struggling (Massive Earthquake Hits Haiti, n.d.). The struggles of this country have been going on for decades even before the earthquake, but the challenges that the people face have all been the same. Haiti can be found in…