As part of the 12th anniversary of the earthquake of January 12, 2010, Lesly Condé, Former Consul General of Haiti in Chicago (2004-2018) shares with all compatriots a message of reflections that we invite you to read...

Message from Lesly Condé :

"Dear compatriots and friends everywhere,

At the beginning of each year, as our nation, always resilient, gives itself new reasons to hope and to struggle, it is also the time to think about this catastrophe of apocalyptic dimensions which befell us on January 12, 2010. This large magnitude earthquake struck ruthlessly and without warning, leaving nearly 300,000 dead, and countless horror stories not all of which can be told.

This year, as we commemorate the twelfth anniversary of this destructive earthquake, let's have a special thought for those compatriots who still exist after their lives were destroyed. There are pains that will never go away, and survivors who no longer have a reason to exist. Do not hesitate to make a gesture of solidarity whenever you have the opportunity. We will always remember the admirable outbursts of solidarity of which the world has shown itself capable. Today, wounds of all kinds are still alive. Even today, Haiti struggles desperately to cling to its humanity.

Lesly Condé"

Message from Lesly Condé in 2022 :

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-35620-haiti-218th-anniversary-of-independence-traditional-message-from-lesly-conde.html

Messages from Lesly Condé in 2021 :

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-35584-haiti-social-wishes-from-lesly-conde-on-the-occasion-of-the-new-year.html

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