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The National Haitian American Elected Officials Network (NHAEON) Delegation Head to Haiti to Assess US & Haiti Earthquake Response & Relief Efforts
Miami, Fl-(August 29, 2021)-The National Haitian American Elected Officials Network (NHAEON) Chairman Alix Desulme, North Miami Councilman, will lead a delegation of eight NHAEON members on a one-day visit to Haiti on Monday, August 30, 2021. “The purpose of this fact-finding mission is to assess the impacted areas and to assess the United States & Haitian governments’ response to the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck on August 14, 2021,” said Chairman Desulme. Upon arrival, the group will take a helicopter ride coordinated by the US military to tour affected areas in southwestern Haiti.
The members will meet with Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry, US Ambassador to Haiti Michele Sison, Haitian Ambassador to the US Bocchit Edmond, and the USAID Bureau of Humanitarian Aid organization staff, USAID Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART), members of the US military, and USAID staff based in Haiti. The group will also meet with Jerry Chandler, Director General of Haiti’s Civil Protection Agency, and other Haitian government officials during the visit.
The delegation will also receive a briefing from US Ambassador to Haiti Michele Sison, DART Doug Stropes, and Cam Saint-Cyr with IOM Chief of Mission Giuseppe Loprete and Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti Bruno Lemarquis. A press briefing is scheduled at the US Embassy in Haiti with NHAEON Chairman Hon. Alix Desulme, NHAEON Officials, Ambassador Michele Sison, and DART Doug Stropes to conclude the mission.
About NHAEON
NHAEON is the largest network of Haitian American Elected & Appointed Officials organization in the US. Our members represent millions of constituents across the nation. NHAEON members are dedicated to supporting domestic policies, legislation & issues affecting Haitians living in the United States. NHAEON is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, nonpartisan organization that Engages Haitian Americans in the political process and amplifies our communities’ voices by enhancing Haitians’ lives through the advancement of civic engagement, social justice, equality, and equity.
Delegation Traveling
- Councilman Alix Desulme and Chairman of the Board
- Florida Councilwoman Charnette Frederic Vice-Chair of the Board
- New Jersey Elected City Clerk Vanessa Joseph, Secretary of the Board
- Florida State Representative Marie P. Woodson, Member
- Florida Councilwoman Hon. Mary Estime-Irvin, Member
- Florida Commissioner Hon. Michael Joseph, Member
- Florida Former School Board Member Hon. Rev. Joseph Thelusca, Member
- New Jersey Former Deputy Mayor Hon. Rev. Rudy Laurent Member, New York
WHAT: The delegation will be at the Media Staging Area between Terminals 1 and 2, Departures level at 7:45-8:30 am on Monday at Ft. Lauderdale airport to speak to the press.
WHEN: Monday, August 30, 2021
WHERE: Ft. Lauderdale International Airport-Media Staging area-between Terminals 1 and 2, Departures level.
TIME: 7:45am-8:30am
What NHAEON is doing to lead that transparency & openness:
Since NHAEON is NOT a philanthropy organization, we have published daily reports on our website total donations received. Once the portal is ready to launch, detailed reporting will be made available for the public to view what we collected, who receives it, and what they plan to do with it.
NHEAON encourages everyone donating via our website nhaeon.org to please designate the funds to an organization of their choice that trusts them and please research that organization before donating.
For those who donate funds without a designation, NHAEON will announce an evaluation committee made up of seasoned career professionals from several sections and states (NO NHAEON Members serve on the working committee) who will evaluate and recommend to the entire board of NHAEON their suggestions.
Any organization can add their names to be vetted by this committee, establishing criteria before making any recommendations. Three-member of NHAEON will serve as honorary chairs and as a liaison between the committee and NHAEON. Once chosen, all organizations will be required to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) what is expected of them regarding reporting on a timely matter, accountability and transparency.
NHAEON Position on the collection of Goods & Supplies sending to Haiti
In 2010 the Haitian Economy crashed because of goods being imported into the country. We support the collections of goods that can be purchased in Haiti to be collected abroad, then shipping, transporting the good, and now security is an issue. However, WE fully support medical products & Supplies.
We do not support ANY organization; as an organization of elected officials, we are neutral and stand ready to assist any organizations who need assistance with their organization. However, our members in various states are encouraged to support local efforts within their community.
NHAEON has received medical supplies from corporations, businesses, or governments on behalf of NHAEON, and we distribute these items evenly to organizations that have agreed to sign our MOU. The MOU states all products receive must go directly to the affected areas, no exchange of cash for items, and must comply with terms and conditions for reporting accurate information to the portal and what the organization did with items given to them.
NHAEON will work with ALL organizations. We are not endorsing any one organization because our goal is to remains impartial and fair.
To learn more about NHAEON and its members, please visit nhaeon.org
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