Haitian Development Network Foundation

In 1825, Haiti was forced to pay for its freedom.

France demanded 150 million francs, not for aid, but as compensation to former slaveholders. To pay it, Haiti had to take on more debt, trapping the country in a cycle that lasted generations.

The result?
Less investment in schools, infrastructure, and national development, and a future shaped by extraction instead of growth.

Haiti didn’t start behind by chance. It was pushed there.

Understanding this history isn’t about the past, it’s about making sense of the present.

At the Haitian Development Network Foundation (HDN), we believe awareness is the first step toward real, lasting change.

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In this groundbreaking series, we delve into the perceptions and realities surrounding Haiti, the first black republic.

How Does the World View Haiti? The First Black Republic | Ep1 In this groundbreaking series, we delve into the perceptions and realities surrounding Haiti, the first black republic. Episode 1 explores how the world view...