Hope on Kiskeya

On March 22, 45 literacy instructors gathered in Tamayo, DR to discuss the illiteracy situation in the bateys they live and work in. They used Open Space as a tool for facilitating the conversation and learning from one another how to strengthen their work. The following are some photos from the meeting and the Open Space process...

In April, I attended a training in Haiti with a group of long time Open Space practitioners and some newcomers to the methodology. To sit in a circle with such an incredible network of people was a beautifully hopeful and encouraging experience...

Last month I finally had the experience of traveling to Haiti with some Dominican friends. They make up a music group called Batey 0 (zero) whose music is a fusion of traditional Dominican and Haitian roots with modern electrical guitar and bass. It's a sign of their belief in the common roots of the island, bringing people together by re-connecting and raising awareness about the injustices committed against all. The following are photos of a festival they participated in in the rural town of Payan, Haiti, a concert they gave is Tomasen, Port au Prince, and a view from the back of the truck - our transport on the way to Payan...

Drumming and singing to pass the time and ease the discomfort...