On April 21 the nonprofit, which is dedicated to providing Haiti’s most vulnerable populations with access to life-changing resources and skills will host a gala in Massachusetts to celebrate 10 years of serving the Hinche community in Haiti.
Editor’s Note: This is a sponsored article and was not written by Haitian Times’ staff. More than half of the 4.5 million people living with Alzheimer’s Disease in the U.S. identify a family member as their primary caregiver, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Typically, most or all caregiving work falls to one family member,…
Microlending Could Help Bail Out Personal Debts in Haiti With more than 80 percent of households in Haiti’s capital living below the poverty line and 94% in the rural areas in debt, helping people to break out from the cycle of perpetual indebtedness is a gargantuan challenge. The average amount of debt per household is…
The hardest part of Ines’ day is in the early evening. When most people are heading home to relax after their 9 to 5 jobs, Ines is on edge, nervous. Her husband, Herbert, is often confused at night. Some evenings, he does not even recognize Ines, his wife of more than thirty years. Herbert has…
For caregivers of those living with Alzheimer’s, their loved one’s memory loss usually starts with small things, like forgetting how to use the coffee maker or the remote control. People with Alzheimer’s usually struggle to recall recent events and memories. However, as the disease progresses, those living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia may…
Trump has recently signed off to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for thousands of Haitians living in New York, Boston and Florida. The controversial move has shocked many Haitians, especially families with US-born children, but it means many Haitians now face the possibility of deportation in the coming months. The future for tens of thousands of people…
Does your home need a bit of an organizational overhaul? If you ask most moms, they will tell you that tackling the mess at home can be a major project. If you have kids, it can really be daunting to keep their toys from accumulating in the living room or all over the house; but…
The level of consumer debt in countries around the world has grown over the years, and has been of concern for some time. Many people find themselves with thousands of dollars of credit card debt and other financial commitments that they are struggling to pay. As a result of the level of consumer debt a…
For people who take care of a parent or other loved one who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, it is common to feel that they are a reaching a breaking point. Many caregivers try to ‘go it alone’ and wait too long, reaching a point of crisis before they seek help. One way to prevent a…
Millions of people across the world pursue careers in a variety of fields that revolve around providing services to others. In particular, social services span a huge spectrum and can help individuals recover from traumatic events, learn how to handle life’s everyday hassles and ensure vulnerable people are safe. One such example is occupational therapy….