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While much has changed since the Brian Young Foundation first came to Haiti, the struggle has not. Initially drawn by natural disasters, the socio-economic consequences surrounding Haiti have erupted into unrest and chaos. While violent protests emerged last month in Port-Au-Prince, thousands of Haitians are still in need. Political conflict is disrupting local schools, emergency services, and orphanages. Locals citizens are placing pressure on the interim President, Jovenel Moise, to resign. They are using their… Continue reading Haitian Children Still Unable to Return to School Due to Social Unrest

After spending much time in Haiti in response to natural disasters, a more terrifying issue has become apparent to all of us at The Brian Young Foundation. Failed leadership, economic disparity, and toxic societal standards have given way to a humanitarian crisis known as ‘restavèk.’ Restavèk is a female-dominated child slavery system that has rapidly penetrated the island of Haiti during its fight to recover from persistent disasters, both natural and man-made. The majority of… Continue reading Understanding Restavèk in Haiti, and How Child Slavery Has Impacted the Country

As we continue our efforts amidst political unrest here in Haiti, The Brian Young Foundation is asking for your prayers and support. If you have been following our foundation’s work on the island, you know very well the struggles that Haiti has faced over recent years. While many organizations like our own have committed themselves to assist the country in its recovery efforts, the unstable state of the Haitian government has hindered our impact, often… Continue reading Haitian Riots – A Prayer for Stability