@sander-martijn

alternatively if anyone knows of a way for me to convert them in the US that I couldn't find that would be fine too - but i called the Ugandan consulate and they didn't know of any, and though my bank initially said they could if I mailed ... Read More

It really depends on how you live and what you're doing, if you're working with an organization and what they provide etc. The safe compound areas (anywhere from one house to a group, gated and with security) are mostly in Petion-Ville, ... Read More

I commented already, but based on other responses I'm going to say what I thought in the first place when I first read your message. It doesn't sound like Haiti would be a good place for you if you even asked that question. That was a ... Read More

I wanted to respond to this as well - mostly echoing terrillcurtis. You wouldn't be asking the question if you had actually spent time in Haiti. So what is it, you have a job offer? Yes, even in PV you will be a drastic minority. You will be ... Read More

Hi, It's hard for anyone to find work these days and even harder for an expat, so I understand your frustration and I know from experience it can really bring you down. However I think that what you need to do to get yourself out of this rut (and ... Read More

Thanks, I'll keep it in mind. We do already have some people we work with, but sometimes they're regional so if a project is in a different area it can be difficult. Or they could be booked. So it's possible I'll be in touch. That said, mostly I ... Read More

I have one with Unibank as well. The only hard part is all the forms are in French, and at least at the one I went to in St. Marc no one there spoke English and while I can speak some French it's not good enough to understand all the forms - so if ... Read More

I honestly know nothing about this subject. However a simple knowledge of economics in Haiti tells me that the $100/yr makes more sense than the $700/yr. $700/yr is normal for annual rent. if that was what insurance cost then no one would be driving. Read More

carlosmessi somehow you are wrong about this because I personally know many foreigners that own land in Haiti that are not married to Haitians. Read More

My understanding is that it was illegal in Haiti for foreigners to buy property in Haiti until the (illegal) U.S. occupation under Woodrow Wilson - the U.S. "gave" Haiti a new constitution allowing foreigners to own land, stating it was good for ... Read More

Hi, Haiti does not have a mail system, certainly not delivery. Some of the larger organizations do have systems set up to get mail, but for most people the way it's typically done is to send it with someone that is going and have someone meet them ... Read More

Hi, As for an interpreter, your English (at least writing) isn't very good. If you can rewrite your post better then we can talk - I sometimes need interpreters, though not on a full-time basis, more as a project by project basis. Sander Read More

Actually I would have said the same thing prior to the earthquake. That said, I'll give it a go: 1. The people are amazing. They're proud and beautiful people that retain hope in the face of things few could imagine. 2. There is an incredibly rich, ... Read More

Honestly I don't think you can put Haiti in a box like that. No one should consider moving there or even a long term stint without first a shorter trip there to see how it is for them. Most expats coming to Haiti immediately fall in love with this ... Read More