Her love makes her strong
Yolette Etienne’s voice falters for a moment. Normally calm and composed when speaking about her work for Malteser International in Haiti, she breaks into tears as she recounts a gang attack on the town of Kenscoff. At the end of January, gangs surrounded the town near the capital, Port-au-Prince. For several days, they roamed the streets, shooting and setting fires. It’s just one of many examples of the violence and suffering in Haiti. More than 200 violent groups now compete for influence, money, and resources across the country. They control 85 percent of Port-au-Prince. Haiti lacks a functioning government, a reliable police force, and an organized healthcare system.
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