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Dear Members of the United States Congress,
I am writing to bring to your attention the dire situation in Haiti, particularly in the local community served by Now for Christ Orphanage, which I founded. As the president of Children for Change International in Brooklyn, NY, I am compelled to raise awareness about the atrocities being committed against children in Haiti.
The recent brutal murder of a 16-year-old boy from our orphanage, who refused to join a local gang, has traumatized our children and staff. This incident, coupled with the beheading of a pastor, the shooting of his wife, and the stabbing of their four-year-old child, highlights the desperate need for intervention.
Our orphanage, which houses 35 children and feeds 50 daily, is struggling to provide basic necessities due to food shortages and disrupted humanitarian aid. The children and staff live in terror, seeking refuge at a nearby police precinct at night.
I urge you to support our call for intervention by the United States and the United Nations to address the constant human rights violations against children in Haiti, including:
- The killing of children
- The recruiting of children into gangs
- The raping of and other forms of sexual violence against children
- The kidnapping and abduction of children
- The violent attack on schools and children's hospitals
- The violent disruption of humanitarian support and access to foreign aid and healthcare
We have attached signatures from expatriates and friends of Haiti who join us in requesting immediate action.
Sincerely,
Rev. Louisette Florexile