In 2007, the association Oné Respe conducted research on Haitian immigrant women in the Dominican Republic, particularly in communities where they work: Gurabo (Santiago de los Caballeros) and Haina (San Cristóbal).
In the book "The Trail of Miriam in the ebb and flow of immigrant women, which can purchased at the following link: http://onerespe.tiendavi.com/shopes/ ; were reflected many experiences, life stories and reflections on today, one year after the earthquake in Haiti are repeated in larger numbers. Some of these conclusions are as follows, and overcoming the daily struggle of thousands of immigrant women:
Immigrant women face is invisible, invisible Haitian immigration. (P.3)
... participation of women Immigrants are segregated and conditioned by their status as women, black, poor and Haiti. There is little demand for their labor. The range of opportunity is close ... (Page 20)
is an adult population and, despite preferring to stay and live in his country, decided to leave it to another country for life. This has been facing serious hardships and difficulties. However, effort, work, in order to support children and families left behind. They are women who encourage the hope that their situation will improve and that one day, finally able to return to Haiti. (P. 47)
RdSol now we want to support these women Haitian immigrants currently living in the Dominican Republic in conditions of maximum poverty, rehabilitating their homes, looking for a decent day to day.
need your help to launch charity market, so we can raise funds and allocate them to build these homes. In the article we present pictures of some examples of houses where they live ... And while Nostra @ s we set off, they continue to embrace life with intensity, planting face, smile and happiness to suffering.
If anyone is interested in making a private donation, please contact with us @ so destine to the following account:
CAIXA PENEDÉS
Network in Solidarity with the Peoples of the South
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