Bringing hope back to Haiti

Despite the huge financial effort put forward by aid organizations and government agencies (especially the UN) many areas still lacked basic human needs, including food, shelter, and sanitation. Contrasting to this devastating scenario, most people and children kept their joyful smiles.

With a history of political corruption and extreme social inequality, the Haitian population questions and asks for more justice. "Aba Ipokrit", in the Haitian dialect Creole means "Down to Hypocrisy". Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
Due to the proximity to the US, american influences in Haiti are remarkable and often arouse hope. When asked, the Haitian people refer to the US as a dream and a model and a destination for those who stand out in the country. Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
Even after the earthquake, in which thousands lost their homes and lives, many haitians, with better financial conditions, go to school in search of good opportunities and knowledge of the French language, since the dialect spoken in Haiti is Creole. Port-au-Prince, 2012.
Even after the earthquake, in which thousands lost their homes and lives, many haitians, with better financial conditions, go to school in search of good opportunities and knowledge of the French language, since the dialect spoken in Haiti is Creole. Port-au-Prince, 2012.
Others who do not share the same conditions find in sports, especially in football, occupations and new dreams. All these children have at least two known international players, even though they still do not understand what is going on in the own country. Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
Others who do not share the same conditions find in sports, especially in football, occupations and new dreams. All these children have at least two known international players, even though they still do not understand what is going on in the own country. Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
Cité Soleil after the project “Quarter Clean” by UN, which revitalized a small part of a neighborhood to inspire residents to keep their spaces clean and well maintained. Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
Cité Soleil residents after the project “Quarter Clean” by UN, Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
Child on the way to school. Reality is not very common in the country. However, families who have the privilege of being helped by some NGOs find an excellent partnership to give their children the chance for a better future. Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
Neighborhoods known for the high crime rate and poverty are beginning to be known also for the street art that is growing more and more. Encouraging and inspiring children and young people to seek new paths. Cité Soleil, Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
Two years after the earthquake that destroyed the country and made thousands dead, including parents and mothers, orphans rely on their brothers and in the families of friendly friends to continue their lives and recreate routines. Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
Two years after the earthquake that destroyed the country and made thousands dead, including parents and mothers, orphans rely on their brothers and in the families of friendly friends to continue their lives and recreate routines. Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
Even men, who in Haitian culture do not have the habit of working as much as women, also contribute in the contructions to help support their families and buy a house, lost with the earthquake. Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
Regardless of the difficult situation in the country, children play without losing their childhood. Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
Regardless of the difficult situation in the country, children play without losing their childhood. Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
Regardless of the difficult situation in the country, children play without losing their childhood. Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
Regardless of the difficult situation in the country, children play without losing their childhood. Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
Regardless of the difficult situation in the country, children play without losing their childhood. Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
Always playing soccer, Cité Soleil, Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
Known as one of the largest open-air markets, Hells Kitchen is known for its odor due to the immense variety of products on sale ranging from animals, food, clothing and even garbage. But also as a workplace for hundreds of people who walk miles to get a chance to raise some money. Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
Known as one of the largest open-air markets, Hells Kitchen is known for its odor due to the immense variety of products on sale ranging from animals, food, clothing and even garbage. But also as a workplace for hundreds of people who walk miles to get a chance to raise some money. Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
Trader and expositor in Local Craft Market organized by UN Tt encourage local commerce and culture. Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
Trader and expositor in Local Craft Market organized by UN Tt encourage local commerce and culture. Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
Women sale in the market. Responsible for the majority of the time for family support, Haitian women do double and triple working hours in addition to taking care of their children, the house and, at various times, are still threatened and raped by their husbands or partners. Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
The haitian voodoo religion, also known as Sèvis Gine in the country, is a haitian religion inherited from African peoples such as Igbos, Bacongos and Yoruba, as well as having Taino elements. To rebuild life and rebuild from tragedy, many haitians turn to voodoo meetings to support their faith in life and call for protection and opportunity. Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
Small schools in port-au-prince are maintained by resident teachers, NGOs, churches and by initiatives of the UN or military willing to contribute on a voluntary basis, even without full conditions. Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
To reach schools and quench the will to learn, children and young people walk miles in the sun, even as temperatures rise above 40 degrees. Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
Inspiring to change the present and especially the future, and to be able to learn and contribute in some way to the development of the country and the new generation, teachers and students share a small and improvised space, without proper divisions or chairs, and build an albiente School daily. Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
President of Haiti between 2011 and 2016, for many Haitians michel martely was a good president and a synonym of hope and strength for the country, which is always immersed in corruption, violence and in a politically troubled situation. Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
Even in the face of chaos, violence, hunger and poverty, Haitians do not lose their smiles and the desire to change the situation of the country. Cité Soleil, Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.
Even in the face of chaos, violence, hunger and poverty, Haitian children do not lose their smiles and the desire to play, even if the toys are limited to the mud, stones or debris of old buildings destroyed by the earthquake. Cité Soleil, Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, 2012.