NAAHP 6TH Annual Conference-Transformative Quotes To Inspire The Haitian Diaspora
The National Alliance for the Advancement of Haitian Professionals (NAAHP) 6th Annual Conference Nov. 2-Nov. 4 at NYU Law School in New York was an eye-opener in all facets. The top Haitian-American influencers and professionals from diverse fields gathered to share ideas accelerating the diaspora involvement in Haiti’s progress and growth in all sectors. This annual grand event is an opportunity that all Haitians living abroad should partake in. The audience could have been much more in number, despite NAAHP’s efforts to make that happen. Considering the efforts, they undertook to draw a large audience, I was disenchanted at the number of individuals who actually made it to the conference. But overall, I and many others can testify that it was a first-rate occasion.
So kudos to you if you were there! But don’t feel bad if you couldn’t make it. Below I’ve highlighted several game-changing and transformative quotes from selected brilliant panelists.
“Be that person you’re waiting for.” —Johnny Celestin
“If you want something done you need to engage. Be that person you’re waiting for.” —Johnny Celestin
“Give back to those who give you life. As professionals, we give back to our community.” — Judge Dweynie Paul
“I’m not involved in project situations but in movement situations.” —Ambassador Paul Altidor
“Don’t just come up with quick solutions or a band-aid to cover Haiti’s problems.” —Ambassador Paul Altidor
“Global Peace Index, recently released, indicates that Haiti is the 4th safest country in the Caribbean.” — Jean Baden Dubois
“23% of Haiti GDP is from remittances.” — Jean Baden Dubois
“Education is the 2nd most inspiring expenditure in Haiti.” — Jean Baden Dubois
“Investments projects the diaspora could invest in include: Food, Hotel, and Energy.” — Jean Baden Dubois
“Private investments bring real jobs in Haiti.” — Kenneth Merten
“We are creating a Tourism of Tomorrow.” —Davidson Toussaint
“Educating others about Haiti Tourism starts with you.” —Stephanie Barnes
“Define private and secured areas in Haiti for tourists.” —Samuel Dameus
“Understand new trends, new paradigms.” —Samuel Dameus
Let us act in togetherness for a better and improved Haiti!