Haiti–United States relations are bilateral relations between Haiti and the United States. Succeeding U.S. presidents refused to recognize Haiti until Abraham Lincoln. The U.S. tried to establish a military base in Haiti and invaded. It withdrew in 1934 but continued to intervene in Haiti during subsequent decades.

Jan 20, 2025 · When Haiti is more prosperous, secure, and firmly rooted in democracy, Haitians and Americans benefit. U.S. policy toward this close neighbor is designed to foster the institutions and infrastructure necessary to achieve strong democratic foundations and meaningful poverty reduction through sustainable development.

Nov 11, 2024 · By empowering the Haitian diaspora to lead and contribute to Haiti's recovery, and by fostering collaborations that genuinely prioritize local leadership, the United States can help facilitate a new era of Haitian resilience and autonomy, rather than continuing to perpetuate its more than century-long cycle of dependence.

Jan 1, 2023 · The United States is the single largest donor of humanitarian assistance to Haiti, helping to meet the needs of the most vulnerable Haitians through health care, shelter, food, nutrition, water/sanitation, and other relief. Another pillar of U.S.-Haiti bilateral cooperation is assistance for long-term development and institution building.

Jan 12, 2018 · Haiti gained independence from France on January 1, 1804, and became the second oldest independent nation in the Western Hemisphere after the United States. But US leaders would not...

Jan 20, 2009 · The United States and Haiti share close people-to-people ties. Each year, tens of thousands of Haitians travel to the United States to conduct business, attend school, visit family and friends, or to become permanent residents through legal immigration.

Haiti’s transition to a functional democracy is important to the United States. Strong democratic institutions, including holding regular transparent, free and fair elections, can help guarantee Haiti’s democratic traditions and ensure a voice for the Haitian people in their governance.

Mar 22, 2024 · The United States is committed to helping Haiti become a safer, more stable, and democratic country, reflecting the deep people-to-people ties between our countries. Haiti faces a uniquely challenging moment in its history – in July 2021, President

Jan 6, 2020 · U.S. Assistance to Haiti. Since the earthquake, the United States has made available over $5.1 billion for assistance to Haiti to support life-saving post-disaster relief as well as longer-term recovery, reconstruction, and development programs.

When Haiti is more prosperous, secure, and firmly rooted in democracy, Haitians and Americans benefit. U.S. policy toward this close neighbor is designed to foster the institutions and infrastructure necessary to achieve strong democratic foundations and meaningful poverty reduction through sustainable development.