At a recent gathering called Communities of Hope: Advancing Human Dignity and Development for Sustainable Futures at the United Nations Plaza, Sister Limétèze Pierre-Gilles, Assistant Director of Engagement for Beyond Borders, shared how community-led movements are advancing human dignity and sustainable development in Haiti. Her address highlights the vital importance of walking alongside local movement leaders to tackle interconnected challenges—from child protection and gender equality to poverty alleviation. Read the full transcript below to learn how citizen-led action and authentic community ownership are building lasting hope and driving progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals: Good morning, everyone. Thank you for this opportunity to share about Beyond Borders’ work in Haiti. Wòch nan dlo pa konnen doulè wòch nan solèy is a Haitian proverb that inspires the work of Beyond Borders. The stone in the water does not know the suffering of the stone in the sun. This proverb illustrates that those who live the realities of injustice possess knowledge, credibility, and leadership that cannot be replicated from a distance. This belief is foundational to Beyond […] Read Article