Walking An Uneasy Path in Haiti
Sometimes it is necessary to walk an uneasy path. I have always gone to great lengths to avoid involving myself in Haitian politics, or in the geopolitics that permeates this vulnerable nation. That said, sometimes it is necessary to walk an uneasy path as one cannot contribute to genuine change from the comfort and safety
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Property Rights, Land Tenure, Community Empowerment Rule the Day
Jim Lange return to Haiti. After taking some time off to (physically and emotionally) heal from my recent trips, I’m on my way to Haiti to continue my journey. From the moment I deplane my full attention for day one will be focused in these three critical areas: Property rights issues impacting the transformation
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Jim Lange Guest of Honor at Rebati Sante Mentale Gala
I’m on my to Miami to participate in a gala (fundraiser) being conducted by Rebati Sante Mentale. RSM is a group of 200-plus psychiatrists whom I’ve selected to handle mental issues for me in Haiti. I am a guest of honor at the event and our aim is to raise awareness and funds specifically
Weary, Exhilarated Jim Lange Returns From Haiti Summit
On my way back home. Exhausted. Exhilarated. Hopeful! …this is all I will have to say for today and for this trip. Be well.
- Published in Blog, Haitian Renaissance, HR&DC, HR&DC Initiative, Jim's Corner, Jim's Corner
HR&DC Post Summit Recovery and Reflection
Unlike my first five days in-country, the first half of today has been all about recovery and reflection. Recovery in the sense that I am teetering on the edge of exhaustion and, as a result, opted to limit myself to one meeting earlier this morning. As for reflection, my mind has continuously replayed specific
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4 Years in the Making, HR&DC’s Summit Dawns
During my first trip to the resettlement camps (and future slums) in Croix des Bouquets, I once witnessed a man eating a plate of rice mixed with dirt. His courage and commitment to endure has never left me, and the image of his spoon has stuck in my throat like a fishbone to this
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Pre-Summit Meetings & Mentoring Interrupted
Like characters in a Kafka novel, yesterday my in-country director (Reginald August) and I found ourselves in the middle of a police manhunt for Clifford Brandt and a yet-to-be-determined number of escapees from a maximum security prison. The brazen prison break (carried off by 10-15 armed assailants) occurred shortly before we were scheduled to
- Published in Blog, Haiti News, HR&DC, HR&DC Initiative, Jim's Corner, Jim's Corner, Resettlement Camp
HR&DC’s Moral Compass. Dignity, Hope and Opportunity, Take Center Stage
In the immediate aftermath of Haiti’s 2010 earthquake, I set out on a new (and completely unexpected) journey with only a moral compass and three words (Dignity, Hope and Opportunity) to guide my course. In hindsight, a map of some sort would have been helpful and comforting, but I guess some journeys must be
- Published in Blog, Haitian Renaissance, HR&DC, Jim's Corner, Jim's Corner, Resettlement Camp
Upcoming Summit Reverberating Throughout the Country
As expected, the potential ramifications of my and have caused “observers” from far way lands to emerge from the shadows into the light. Therefore, due to security concerns and confidentiality requirements, today’s post will be limited to confirming my well-being and thanking each of you for your friendship and support. Goodnight and be well…
- Published in Haitian Renaissance, HR&DC, HR&DC Initiative, Jim's Corner, Jim's Corner
Jim Lange Readies for Ground Breaking Summit 4 Years in the Making
I’m at Tampa’s International Airport on my way to Haiti for 7 days. Unlike previous trips where my attention has been customarily divided into three main categories, (the transformation of the mass graves in Titanyen into a memorial and peace park, establishing the footprint for 5 modern communities throughout the country and capacity gap
- Published in Economic Development, Haitian Culture, Haitian Renaissance, HR&DC, HR&DC Initiative, Jim's Corner, Jim's Corner, Permanent Housing, Resettlement Camp, Self Reliant Haiti, Sustainable Haiti
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