The Dominican Republic is known worldwide for the various injustices they have done to Haiti. The true is that the Dominican has never ever crossed the other side of our border to attack the Haitian but, i on the other hand the Haitian colonized the Dominican Republic for 22 years to during that time we were not allowed to speak our language, own property, go to universities, we could not go to church.
The raped our women, killed children and elderly and much more. The kept trying to regain control of the whole island for many more years. I challenge anyone to proof that the Dominican Republic has ever crossed the border of Haiti to invade them or harm them in any way but yes we have crossed the border to be the first there to help them when the most need it.
Yes we are ture it of the false accusations and the pacific invasion that is taking so much resources that could have been used to help our own people.
Haiti lands has always had issues growing trees and food. As for Vodou is a practice that Dominicans do as well. So stop with your one sided facts. The truth is most Dominicans are racist. We do not like curly hair, dark skin or anything attributed to dark skin. Being a Dark skin Dominican I am constantly harrassed by the police and people of my whole country. Which is funny as my family is one of the first to build up puerto plate.
Camilla, I am Haitian and I disagree with what you are saying. If the French and Spanish fought while Haitian was under French rule how could we have destroyed our own land. The misinformation is what causes the divide. Look at the border market for example.
The guards will purposely allow the Dominicans to sell as much as they can and hold the Haitians at the border for hours. Keep in mind the border market is for both Haitian and Dominican merchants and vendors. How do you explain this? Are we causing the problem at this point? Both countries need to acknowledge the fact that France and Span created the division, but as a people we could unite. However, the current economic system of the Dominican would prevail and you guys may end up trying to control us.
Who can end this and make fair rules? One day I hope God does something for Haiti. I donate what I can from America, but alas it is not enough.
The economic system needs to be reformed and so does the government. Learn this once and propagandize it. But you would need to do more research on your own to educate yourself on so many great histories and values of Haiti and its beautiful warriors.
The nation established thirteen national parks and restricted access to important forest reserves. So what was the connection between the dying children I held in my arms in Hinche, Haiti, and dusty landscape that they lived in? What was the relationship between the tropical forest and the avocados in the fruit markets of the DR? Why would I leave one country in tears, and the other with memories of bachata music and Corona beer?
The answer is simple: trees bring life. Forests prevent soil erosion. Sturdy trunks slow winds. Roots hold the soil in place and improve soil permeability. They allow water to percolate into underground aquifers, decreasing surface water runoff. Leaves lessen the impact of heavy rains and reduce flooding. Dead trees, leaves, and bark add organic matter to the topsoil, completing nutrient cycles and replenishing the land.
Forests act as natural buffers as well, slowing floodwaters and shielding the coast from hurricane surges. While Haiti has also suffered from serious political strife since , environmental degradation remains one of its greatest challenges. We cannot continue to view environmental policies as counter to economic growth and human happiness, but as necessary to achieve them. Climate change and an ever-increasing population mean that decisions have to be made now.
And the time to think sustainably has come. April 9, at pm. This is such a interesting perspective on how environmental impact can have economic and social impacts. The poverty in Haiti causes many families to send their children away to wealthier homes for a better chance of survival. Sadly, rather than receive love and care, these children are often forced into slavery for their new families, skipping school for a schedule of back-breaking work and meager rations.
This is what is known as the Restavek System of child slavery , an appalling and all too common practice throughout Haiti. The Restavek Freedom is one of the top charities at work in Haiti and we are committed to putting an end to this system of slavery. You can help by spreading the word about our important work and through child sponsorship.
We would love you to partner with us to end slavery in our lifetime and give every kid in a Haiti a chance to thrive and enjoy their childhood.
Previous Next. Weather and Rainfall The geographic makeup of the Island of Hispaniola is such that the mountainous regions tend to cut off the rainfall needed to grow crops and sustain livestock.
That's seen, for instance, in the infrastructure. In Haiti, on the other hand, "you often need an hour just to travel a few kilometers," he adds. It's a similar picture in other areas too. According to the United Nations, only about 50 percent of Haitians can read and write as opposed to nearly 90 percent in neighboring Dominican Republic and child mortality rates in Haiti are three times higher than in the Dominican Republic.
Climate change hits Haiti hard The huge differences between the two countries play a direct role in how far they are affected by climate change and how they're dealing with the consequences. Haiti's huge coastline makes it especially vulnerable to hurricanes. Since all the country's big cities are located on the coast, floods often have dramatic repercussions. The weak infrastructure hampers quick delivery of aid and emergency help during natural catastrophes.
As a result, some , people were killed during an earthquake in early Since no Haitian city has a regular electricity supply, for many residents wood remains the most important source of energy. That's one reason why the island's forest cover has largely disappeared. The bare mountains lead to strong rains washing away the soil cover. That in turn makes life worse for the local residents since Haiti is densely populated and heavily rural.
Thick vegetation is needed to keep the soil intact, Heinz Oelers says. To do that "you could for instance combine forestry and food crop cultivation," he says.
The main reasons lie in the region's history. The entire island of Hispaniola was long under Spanish rule until , when the Spanish rulers handed over the western third of the island to France. Hundreds of thousands of African slaves were brought there to help in the production of sugar, coffee, coco and cotton.
In , the region witnessed a slave rebellion. Soon after, slavery was abolished and, following a brutal war of liberation, the region finally gained independence in Saint-Domingue was renamed Haiti.
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