AGP Executive Report

Reparations Debate Reignites: At France’s slavery-recognition anniversary, President Macron asked how the crime can be “redressed,” while critics say France still dodges concrete reparations and leans on vague “scientific projects.” Cap-Haïtien Sanitation Reset: Ex-mayor Michel Saint-Croix is back to lead an interim commission tackling garbage, flooding risk, and crumbling infrastructure. Public Health Partnership: PAHO and the Carter Center signed a technical cooperation deal to push river blindness elimination across the Americas, including work on Hispaniola. Gang Violence and Children at Risk: UN reporting highlights a surge in gang recruitment of children and escalating harm to schools and families. Haiti’s Security Moves: The UN-backed anti-gang force continues to land amid worsening violence, with commanders and partners trying to turn mandate into results. Local Infrastructure Push: Haiti’s Public Works ministry is assessing power and river damage in the Southeast, including plans to address a hydro plant outage.

UNICEF + Inter Miami: South Florida families joined Inter Miami’s Dream Cup with UNICEF, building a soccer village at the stadium and raising funds for programs that include Haiti. Public health partnership: PAHO and the Carter Center signed a technical cooperation deal to push river blindness elimination across the Americas, with Hispaniola (Haiti and the Dominican Republic) in focus alongside malaria and lymphatic filariasis. Haiti infrastructure: Haiti’s Public Works Minister visited the Gaillard hydroelectric plant and Bassin Caïman to speed repairs after outages and cyclone damage, aiming at energy independence and stronger riverbed protection. Gang violence and children: UN reporting highlights how children are increasingly caught in Haiti’s gang recruitment and abuse, with schools hit hard and child protection mechanisms under pressure. Regional diplomacy: CARICOM leaders used their COFCOR meeting to urge tighter coordination and support for stability in Haiti, while Haiti-related security and defense cooperation talks with Brazil continued. World Cup spillover: Haitian fans in the U.S. are gearing up for World Cup watch parties and trophy-tour moments—while immigration enforcement fears hover for immigrant communities.

Health Partnership: PAHO and the Carter Center signed a technical cooperation deal to push river blindness (onchocerciasis) elimination by 2030, with added work on malaria and lymphatic filariasis—explicitly including Hispaniola, where Haiti and the Dominican Republic share the burden. Haiti Security & Protection: UN reporting says gang recruitment is increasingly pulling in children, with schools hit hard and child protection systems under strain as violence and trauma deepen. Haiti Reconstruction: Haiti’s Public Works Ministry says it’s intensifying repairs in the Southeast, including plans to rehabilitate the Gaillard hydroelectric plant and stabilize riverbeds after cyclone damage. Regional Diplomacy: CARICOM leaders meeting in Paramaribo urged tighter regional coordination and a unified voice, with Haiti repeatedly flagged as central to Caribbean stability. World Cup Culture in the Diaspora: South Florida’s Haitian community is set for World Cup watch parties, turning big-screen matches into fundraisers and cultural gatherings.

Public Health Partnership: PAHO and the Carter Center signed a technical cooperation deal to speed up elimination of river blindness (onchocerciasis) across the Americas, with added work on malaria and lymphatic filariasis—also targeting Hispaniola, shared by Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Haiti Security & Services: As violence keeps disrupting care, the ICRC is expanding medical supplies and first-aid training for community health workers, plus safety planning for teams working in high-risk areas. Haiti Reconstruction: Haiti’s Public Works Ministry is pushing repairs in the Southeast, including plans to rehabilitate the Gaillard hydroelectric plant and reinforce riverbed work after cyclone damage. Regional Diplomacy: CARICOM leaders are urging tighter foreign-policy coordination, including support for Haiti’s stability, as the bloc navigates global shifts. Hurricane Watch: NOAA says the Atlantic season is likely below average, but officials stress preparation still matters.

Anti-Gang & UN spotlight: A UN-backed anti-gang force is finally arriving in Haiti as violence surges, while a UN mission warns children are paying the highest price—schools hit hard and recruitment of children reportedly rising fast. Haiti security diplomacy: Haiti is pushing for stronger, faster international support for the Gang Suppression Force, including at a Morocco peacekeeping conference. Local reconstruction: In the Southeast, Haiti’s Public Works Ministry is moving to rehabilitate the Gaillard hydro plant and shore up river damage after cyclones—energy and roads are the immediate targets. Youth & jobs: The PAPEJ program is launching a business plan competition for young entrepreneurs, aiming to fund and support new, formalized businesses. Health cooperation: PAHO and The Carter Center signed a deal to eliminate river blindness (onchocerciasis) across the Americas, including work on Hispaniola. World Cup momentum: Haiti’s return to the World Cup is spilling into diaspora life, with South Florida watch parties planned for Les Grenadiers.

Youth Entrepreneurship in Haiti: The Ministry of Trade and Industry has launched a business plan competition for the 5th cohort under PAPEJ, aiming to back young entrepreneurs with financing plus technical support to create jobs and formalize businesses. Haiti’s Security and State Capacity: Haiti’s defense leadership is pushing ahead with Brazil-backed cooperation, including training for Haitian police and armed forces, as the wider region presses for faster support for the UN-backed Gang Suppression Force. Regional Diplomacy: CARICOM’s foreign ministers are meeting in Suriname as Secretary-General Carla Barnett urges a unified regional voice to handle global shocks—while Haiti remains a top priority for stability. Health Policy Pressure Abroad: In the U.S., Massachusetts lawmakers warn that ending Haitian TPS could worsen health-care staffing shortages, as the Supreme Court weighs the future of TPS. Water and Jobs on the Ground: Rotary is expanding water and sanitation support toward 70,000 people by 2030, while Haiti’s private-sector youth internship program (PIJE) continues paid placements to help graduates enter work.

Anti-Gang Push in Haiti: A UN-backed Gang Suppression Force is finally arriving as violence surges, with Haiti’s partners pressing for faster, stronger deployment—because delays carry a human cost. Diplomacy for Security: Morocco’s foreign ministerial push highlights growing Francophone support for the force, while Haiti’s government keeps urging coordinated international action. Haiti in the U.S. spotlight: A Haitian asylum seeker’s death in an Arizona ICE detention facility is confirmed as linked to an untreated tooth infection, renewing scrutiny of medical neglect in custody. World Cup, New Jersey base camps: Haiti has been named one of the teams selecting New Jersey as a World Cup base camp location, with training sites tied to the tournament’s wider local economic buzz. Water & Health: Rotary expands a Haiti water and sanitation effort targeting about 70,000 people by 2030, aiming to cut waterborne disease. Culture & Inclusion: UNESCO-backed workshops are supporting young Haitians with disabilities to create and return cultural events amid the security crisis.

Reparatory Justice Pressure: Macron faces mounting calls to open a formal process on reparations for France’s role in the transatlantic slave trade as he marks the 25th anniversary of France’s 2001 “crimes against humanity” law—amid fresh anger after European abstentions at the UN. Haiti Security Push: Morocco’s foreign ministerial forum spotlights Haiti’s urgent request for faster, stronger international support to deploy the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), warning delays carry a human cost. Reforestation on the Ground: Haiti’s forestry authorities are collecting native seeds—like mahogany and guaiac—to boost national reforestation and protect biodiversity. Youth Jobs: A new Youth Employment Initiation Program places recent graduates in paid 3-month internships across public and private sectors. Water Access: Rotary expands a water and sanitation effort targeting about 70,000 people by 2030. World Cup Build-Up: Haiti’s team base camp is set in New Jersey, with training facilities lined up as the tournament approaches.

Local Energy & Water Fight: Millville, New Jersey just banned data centers inside city limits, killing a proposed 2.6-million-square-foot project after residents protested over electricity and water strain—part of a wider push by groups like the Climate Revolution Action Network that’s already spread to nearby towns. Haiti in the Spotlight (World Cup): Haiti’s national team will train in New Jersey at Stockton University, with the state also naming base camps for Brazil, Morocco, and Senegal—bringing more attention (and potential spending) to Haitian-rooted communities. Community & Culture: Bridgeport held its first-ever Haitian Flag Day Parade, turning a diaspora celebration into a public show of pride. Jobs for Youth: Haiti launched the Youth Employment Initiation Program in the private sector, offering paid 3-month internships for recent graduates. Health & Rights: A Haitian asylum seeker in Arizona died after an untreated tooth infection in ICE detention, renewing alarms about medical neglect.

Youth Jobs Push: Haiti’s government-backed Youth Employment Initiation Program (PIJE) is rolling out paid 3-month private-sector internships for recent graduates, with 16 vocational schools and 47 universities already involved. Inclusive Culture: UNESCO Emergency Fund support is helping Théâtre Toupatou create disability-led arts workshops under “Standing, Even in a Wheelchair,” running toward an October festival. Water Access Expansion: Rotary is scaling a Haiti water and sanitation effort aiming to reach about 70,000 people by 2030 in Cavaillon, Ferrier, and Pignon, building on the HANWASH model with DINEPA. World Cup Spotlight: Haiti’s national team is set to train at Stockton University in New Jersey, while Brazil named Neymar to its 26-man squad despite fitness doubts—setting up Group C matches against Haiti and Scotland. Human Rights Watch: A medical examiner confirmed a Haitian asylum seeker died in U.S. detention after an untreated tooth infection, renewing concerns about care in ICE custody.

Flood Recovery in Cadillac: One month after Lake Cadillac surged to record levels, the city is still in “recovery” mode—adding dumpsters (about $20,000 so far from the Cadillac Area Community Foundation) and waiving water/sewer fees plus shutoff/reconnection costs for displaced residents, retroactive to May. Cleanup Volunteers: Team Rubicon is set to start home cleanup help Tuesday, continuing a model built from Haiti disaster response. Haiti in the Spotlight Abroad: Haiti’s flag and University Day were marked at the National Palace with a theme explicitly tied to the 2026 World Cup. Immigration Detention Warning: A medical examiner confirmed a Haitian asylum seeker in Arizona died from an untreated tooth infection, renewing scrutiny of medical neglect in ICE custody. Jobs and Services: Haiti’s water and sanitation sector launched a 2026 internship program (120 interns), while public works and the World Bank discussed resilient road corridors. Ongoing Youth Momentum: UNDP-backed research highlights Haitian youth driving change beyond crisis narratives.

Flood Recovery in Cadillac: One month after Lake Cadillac surged to record levels, the city is still cleaning up—$20,000 so far from the Cadillac Area Community Foundation has paid for extra dumpsters, and displaced residents can get water and sewer fees waived (retroactive to May) while services are suspended and later reconnected. Volunteer Cleanup: Team Rubicon is set to start home-by-home cleanup support beginning Tuesday. Haiti in the Spotlight via Sports: Haiti’s flag and University Day were marked at the National Palace, with the theme explicitly tying national pride to the 2026 World Cup. Detention Death Raises Medical Neglect Alarm: A Haitian asylum seeker in Arizona died from an untreated tooth infection, with a medical examiner confirming complications—renewing scrutiny of care in U.S. immigration detention. World Cup Build-Up: Neymar made Brazil’s final squad despite fitness doubts, while Senegal picked Rutgers’ Miller Practice Fields as its official training base—showing how the tournament is reshaping attention and infrastructure far beyond the pitch.

World Cup Shock: Neymar is back in Brazil’s 26-man squad for 2026, with coach Carlo Ancelotti saying the 34-year-old has “improved his fitness” after a long recovery from an ACL tear in 2023—an inclusion that surprised many observers. Haiti Roads: In the Greater South, Haiti officially launched rehabilitation of RD205, linking Les Cayes to Torbeck, with the World Bank backing and a plan already being studied to extend work toward Port-Salut. Youth & Development: A UNDP report, “The Silent Metamorphosis of Haiti,” argues Haitian youth are quietly reshaping the country—while urging decision-makers to fund that momentum. Water & Jobs: Swiss Cooperation visited southern projects including drinking-water rehabilitation for nearly 300 families, and DINEPA launched a 120-intern 2026 program to strengthen drinking water and sanitation skills. Local Economy: TapTap Now is gaining traction in Cap-Haïtien, turning more meals into phone orders delivered by motorcyclists.

Road Repair Push: Haiti’s Ministry of Public Works officially kicked off rehabilitation of the RD205 corridor linking Les Cayes to Torbeck, with dust-choked travel now getting a long-awaited upgrade—and planners say work toward Port-Salut is already under study, supported by the World Bank. Water & Flood Protection: A Swiss Cooperation delegation toured South Haiti, highlighting rehabilitated drinking-water systems for nearly 300 families in Belle-Dent and river-flood protection efforts in Les Anglais. Youth-Led Change: UNDP launched “The Silent Metamorphosis of Haiti,” arguing young Haitians are already reshaping the economy, civic life, and technology—and calling for a 0–2, 2–5, 5+ year support roadmap. Jobs & Skills: DINEPA rolled out a 2026 internship program for 120 graduates to strengthen drinking-water and sanitation services. Local Innovation: TapTap Now’s food delivery is gaining traction in Cap-Haïtien, turning motorbike deliveries into everyday convenience.

Haiti’s research and development push: The BRH says it’s funding 7 projects under its Research and Development Fund, with more than 66 million gourdes going into areas like health, agriculture, and tech—early progress is reported on medical waste management and turning plastic waste into paving stones. Everyday innovation in Cap-Haïtien: TapTap Now’s food delivery service is gaining traction, with riders and phone orders changing how people get meals in Haiti’s second city. Water and jobs: DINEPA launched a 2026 internship program selecting 120 young people to strengthen Haiti’s drinking water and sanitation workforce, backed by partners including the IDB and UNICEF. Roads with the World Bank: Public Works met the World Bank to advance the Resilient Corridors project, aiming to improve rural access and climate-ready routes. Regional climate finance momentum: Caribbean countries, including Haiti, are preparing for a June 15 deadline to tap a US$250M loss-and-damage grant facility. Politics abroad, Haiti in the spotlight: In the U.S., Jay Feely’s campaign is roiled by accusations of racist remarks about Haitian relatives.

BRH Research Push: Haiti’s central bank (BRH) says it’s tracking 7 Research & Development projects under the FRD-BRH fund, with over 66 million gourdes going into agriculture, health, environment, and tech—showing early progress on medical waste management and turning plastic waste into paving stones. Food Delivery Boom: In Cap-Haïtien, TapTap Now’s growing orders are making doorstep delivery feel normal, with motorcyclists and restaurant partners expanding fast. Water & Jobs: DINEPA launched a 2026 internship program selecting 120 young graduates to strengthen Haiti’s drinking water and sanitation sector, backed by partners including the IDB and UNICEF. Roads with the World Bank: Public Works met the World Bank on the Resilient Corridors Project, aiming to improve rural access and climate-ready routes, including plans to extend work toward the Northwest. Climate Finance Pathway: Caribbean countries, including Haiti, are preparing for the US$250M loss-and-damage grant pipeline after a Bridgetown workshop. Hunger Pressure: New data flags Haiti at 22.9% food inflation, underscoring how quickly costs can squeeze families.