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In Haiti, Success Isn’t Enough to Keep Innovative Energy Program Alive
A model project, which put local youth to work cleaning up a Port-au-Prince slum and turning paper trash into cooking fuel, has been closed down for lack of funds. In a follow-up to a story she first reported two years ago, The World’s Amy Bracken explores the reasons for the demise of a program that everyone seemed to love.
African Union to Expand Beyond African Borders?
Haiti might be en route to becoming the first country to join the African Union that isn’t actually African.
Boston Calling: Oct. 6 & 7
We give you the rundown for this weekend’s edition of Boston Calling, our new program for the BBC World Service.
L’Eglise Sainte Rose de Lima
Léogane was one of the first towns I saw in Haiti when I moved here in 2003. It was my second day, and I carpooled with members of the Haitian Journalists Association to the dusty little town an hour from Port-au-Prince to attend a protest outside a church [...]
Haiti’s Homeless Fight Back
Hundreds of thousands of Haitians still don’t have permanent housing nearly three years after a devastating earthquake but they’re starting to fight back. Amy Bracken reports from Port-au-Prince on fledgling efforts to create a housing rights movement.
National Park Conflict Takes Deadly Turn in Haiti
A move by Haiti’s president to step up protection of a key national park has led to a deadly conflict with longtime residents.
Female Rappers in Haiti Find Their Voice
Rap kreyol has exploded in Haiti in recent years. Rap was largely introduced and popularized in Haiti by the most famous Haitian-American, Wyclef Jean, about a decade ago. Rappers are now all over Port-au-Prince, and its supporters say it’s the voice of the poor and marginalized. But that voice is almost never female.
Haiti Following Tropical Storm Isaac
Tropical Storm Isaac is expected to land somewhere between Florida and Louisiana late Tuesday. It’s weakening somewhat, which is good news for those attending the Republican National Convention in Tampa. Still, it hit Haiti pretty hard over the weekend. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with The World’s Amy Bracken who is in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti.
Haiti’s Iconic National Palace Set for Demolition
Haiti’s government announced that the National Palace will be torn down, with work beginning in 10 days.
Dancing Barefoot with Baaba Maal at the ICA
Sitting still and listening politely was not an option. Baaba Maal wanted his audience on their feet and dancing [...]
Waste Not: Composting Toilets in Haiti
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The World’s Amy Bracken reports from Haiti on efforts to use composting toilets to address a host of public health and environmental problems. The story is the third part of this week’s Toilet Tales series. Download MP3
Toilet Tales: Water and Waste
The humble flush toilet is a technological wonder that carries our waste safely away from our homes and workplaces. Yet roughly 2.5 billion people don’t have access to decent sanitation. And even for those who do, the toilet is an imperfect solution that often creates problems of its own. The World’s special five-part series “Toilet Tales” examines efforts to solve those problems around the world, from China to India to Haiti to Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Voices on the Haitian elections
Haiti’s electoral council has said it will announce today the provisional results of the country’s presidential run-off. The losing candidate will then have an opportunity to challenge the vote count before final results are declared. The elections have been mired in controversy, with allegations of fraud on both sides, and with some calling the whole process illegitimate [...]
Haiti waits for election results
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Haiti is awaiting preliminary results of its presidential runoff. They’ve been postponed until next week. It has been a long electoral season, marked by complaints of fraud and irregularities. The World’s Amy Bracken reports from the capital, Port-au-Prince. Download MP3
Presidential elections in Haiti
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Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with reporter Amy Bracken in Haiti about the return of former leader Jean-Bertrand Aristide and about the second round of presidential elections that takes place there Sunday. Download MP3
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