Key Stats
Capital: Port-Au-Prince
Population: 10.6 million
Average life expectancy: 64 years
Literacy rate: 61%
Population living below poverty line: 59%
Population without electricity: 7.4 million
Population without access to safe drinking water: 4.5 million
Most widely spoken language: Creole
Source: The World Factbook
About Haiti
The country of Haiti is located on the island of Hispaniola along with the Dominican Republic. Though it is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, the Haitian people show great pride in their culture and artistic traditions. After the devastating earthquake in 2010, rebuilding efforts are taking place but corruption and lack of infrastructure are slowing the process. Some artisans, however, are finding a way out of poverty by selling their craftwork in international markets.
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Artisans in Haiti
Artisans in Haiti are able to earn an income through the production of beautiful handmade works of art.Read More » -
Singing Rooster
Singing Rooster is a registered nonprofit that nurtures economic growth in Haiti by promoting and supporting coffee agriculture for the sake of self-sustainability, dignity and economic autonomy.Read More »
