Communities of Hope: Sister Limétèze Pierre-Gilles Addresses the UN Parallel Event on Sustainable Development Goals in Haiti
July 22, 2026
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Uncategorized
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
Haiti Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Update – June 2026
June 26, 2026
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Advocacy
Haiti TPS Update In November 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it would end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti, effective February […]
Haiti in My Heart: A Flag Day Celebration for Kids
May 8, 2026
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Resources
May 18th is almost here! We’re celebrating Haitian Flag Day by honoring the radical story of the blue and red. Whether you are a long-time […]
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Impact Report: Fall 2024
Print this report 🖨 PREVENTING ABUSE Juna and Her Daughter Are Reunited “She is blossoming at home.” More than 800 children have been freed from servitude and reunited with their families. A few years ago Juna was in a very difficult situation. She had no reliable…
Family Graduation Program Ramps Up
Thanks to our Family Sponsors’ generosity, the Family Graduation Program kicked into high gear in January, providing families with animals including goats and donkeys, water filters, and access to healthcare and financial support.
Training that Teachers in Haiti Love: “I wish there was one every week!”
Students across Lagonav Island are experiencing a transformative education, where native language instruction and nonviolent teaching methods foster creativity and leadership. Teacher training programs have empowered educators to create dynamic learning environments, resulting in significant improvements in student literacy and engagement.
Grassroots Leaders Making an Impact
Amidst Haiti’s challenges, grassroots leaders and our Rethinking Power team, supported by Beyond Borders donors and the European Union, achieved remarkable milestones.
160 Families Begin Their Journey to Escape Extreme Poverty
The journey out of extreme poverty has begun for 160 families on Lagonav Island — thanks to sponsors in Beyond Borders’ Family Graduation Program. This past November work began with these families who make up the sixth and largest-ever cohort. Over the next 24 months…
Movement Building to Prevent Violence
This past December, thanks to our generous supporters and the European Union, Beyond Borders brought together leaders from more than 10 Haitian women’s rights organizations to strategize about advocacy and violence-prevention plans in 2024. And in October, leaders…
Teacher Training That Sets a New Standard
Students at 90 schools on Lagonav Island are getting a high-quality education taught by well-trained teachers who care — thanks to Beyond Borders’ supporters. School directors, teachers, and parents at these schools are rethinking the traditional approach to…
Soup Joumou: A Symbol of Freedom
Every year on January 1st, Haitian Independence Day, Haitians celebrate their ancestors’ hard won freedom from slavery and French colonial rule by making soup joumou.
16 Days of Activism to End Violence
10 Local Women’s Rights Groups Strategize Advocacy and Prevention Tactics for 2024
Seeing Santa
Executive Director, David Diggs reflects on the real person of Santa Claus who was particularly moved by children in dire need.
“In the most reliable story of St. Nicholas’s generosity, he’s discovered throwing a bag of coins into the window of a poor family. The coins land in a stocking hanging by the fire to dry. As I lie on the cot, I know nothing of the historical St. Nick. I am drowsy when I hear…”
Impact Report: Fall 2023
There is good news coming from Haiti where local leaders are preventing violence and abuse every day. Read more in our latest Impact Report which we share with deepest gratitude to everyone who is a part of this work.
Sharing gratitude for you from the Family Graduation ceremony.
You may have heard that I was privileged to attend the Family Graduation ceremony this summer and to hand out diplomas to each family. It was a deeply moving experience and — as someone who played a key role in making it possible — I wish that you could’ve been…