How do you make money in Haiti? What do you do for work? Did you have it set up before you moved? How would you recommend people make their money in a way that doesn't take an opportunity from a Haitian, but rather adds to the development of the community/nation?
Are there certain things to do to ensure your safety with all of the unrest that takes place? What do you do for work in Haiti if you don’t mind sharing? Have you partnered with any U.S. based organizations like USAID or the embassy with your development background? What was your Creole proficiency when you first moved vs now? Thank you cause I know that’s not even half the questions I have 😂
wow that's great... your father did a great job telling you stories about Haiti... many Haitian parents make the mistake of not teaching their children to speak Creole etc... I wish you a lot of success in your work your videos give us strength and remind us that our duty is to save Haiti not to abandon it Thank you 🙏🙏🙏
born & raised in new york. i’ve been wanting to go to Haiti but my mom is too scared 😅 thank you so much for sharing your experience. i can’t wait to live out there, my mind & soul isn’t happy in america
Wow!!! You left me speechless. This is what haiti doesn’t have: more people like you who really truly love their country. Many say they do but their actions say something else. You on the other hand sister, you are amazing. The fact that you turned your career around to focus on your country is beyond recognition. You deserve a crown. My body is in the states but my mind and my heart are in Haiti, I need your inspiration. Keep up the great work 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾💯
I loooooove this. You have the right mindset. This is how the country will grow. I'm not from Haiti but I understand your thinking. Everybody wants to run straight to the slavemaster's country and continue to help build their country. So what was the point of abolishing slavery if you are still gonna go work for the man? Proud of you!
Just found that I’m part Haitian Creole… my grand father was from Haiti but unfortunately this information wasn’t given until he’s gone so much of the culture wasn’t passed down and entire family just walking around saying they’re just black… learning this about my bloodline made me find understanding of myself tho all of my interest talents and religious/spiritual views resonates that of the Haitian Culture and made me no longer feel weird or random lol I thank my ancestors for leading me to the truth of who I am… I look forward to learning more and restarting the passing of culture and history to my children to pass to theirs and most of all feeling that “I’m home” feeling you spoke of… I’ve recently moved from Missouri to Florida and I feel like I’m getting closer to that feeling the more I closer to the water… and it all makes sense…. I also have Italian and Irish blood from my moms side still have to learn of her fathers side as she wasn’t raised with him but as I said before I resonate more so with my Haitian roots… I’m just proud of all of who I am and thanks again for sharing 💙🌴🇭🇹
🇭🇹So happy that you found out about your Haitian roots!! Thanks for sharing your story! There’s so much to explore when it comes to Haitian culture. Wishing you the best of luck on your journey❤️
@NonikkaWalker You may need to watch some videos of the youtuber named " chronicles of a Zoe". She speaks a lot about our cultures in her vids. I was born there and left Haiti after I turned 18, so I have quite a lot of childhood/teenager memories. I wish I could help some day...
You already have just by sharing love and I’ll check them out too thank you and many blessings to you on your journey look forward to watching you future posts 💙🫶🏽🇭🇹
They are just black 😂 “Haitian” isn’t a race just like American isn’t. It’s like saying I’m part English or British every black man and woman is Black regardless of what culture they have,language they speak or land they grew up. If you go to Ireland or Italy they won’t respect you as their white kind or give you free citizenship.
I live in Haiti. I was shock to hear a young person decided to come to Haiti. I am so proud of you and so happy listening to a young woman talking nicely about the country I love so much. Thank you very much for making believe that there are Haitian still care for the country. May God bless and protect you. 🙏😘🌺🌸🌹💐♥️
Beside the ones that are stealing or serving other countries ; every single Haitian love their beautiful country . They flew because of the insecurity and there would be no such thing if they didn't put drugs and weapons to messed up that country .
I love this! I always had a soft spot for Haiti. When I first moved to the US from neighboring Jamaica I realized that many people here had a negative connotation attached to Haitians. I knew many had negative thoughts against Jamaicans too, so that peaked my interest. I really appreciate you for sharing this, using this platform. People need to be educated and develop an unbiased connection with others. Happy Haitian Heritage Month y’all.
9:16 THAT RIGHT THERE!!!!! Don't tell them show them with this beautiful VLOG, I am 1st generation Haitian- American born in Harlem NY and ever since I was young age 3 I've visited and have always loved Haiti. My parents have always shown me the beauty of Haiti many people (HAITIANS) are always amazed and can't belive why I love 🇭🇹 so much. I'm super happy for you and this channel and I wish you much success. If we can live in "Khiladelphia", New York and other great American cities (No shade but we just need to do better as human beings with loving one another) it's not because of Haiti that danger will find you, danger is everywhere. You go girl, and be great God bless.
I'm a first generation Haitian American. I'm a first year college student at FSU studying mechanical engineering because I want to work on high speed rail. Real talk, sometimes at night in my bed I think about how Haiti has so much potential. All my friends who were born and raised on the island are the smartest people I know when it comes to mathematics and sciences. Hopefully one day I get to contribute to the country!
You see this is exactly why I want to go! I am older now and soo upset that I dont have a sense of tradition or understanding of my roots. From a young age I was told if I dont behave they'll send me to Haiti and so I associated it with punishment. I have been solo traveling and realize how much I have lost not being connected after seeing other cultures so proud and having all these traditions. I have fallen in love with just researching the history and watching videos on youtube of Haiti in the 40s, 60s etc. I can't wait to go I dont know how or when but Im going and going to educate my future children of my country.
So sad that parents use Haiti as a form of punishment. I've heard that a lot! Hopefully you can make it back one day. I would definitely recommend going on a group trip to Cap-Haïtien. Haitian Nomad host some great trips!
@Tai J... The message is "Always take your children with you" as Ruth's parents did. The best gift you could give them is "Summer Vacation" not in Port-au-Prince. Port-au-Prince is not Haiti as some pretend. It's only 20% of the territory. Cap-Haitien (the old capital) and its surrounding provinces have the safest environment right now. I left 40 yrs ago & I think now is the time to go back and reconnect with the land. I hope the professionals could go en masse to rebuild this heroic nation.
I understand exactly how you felt. I was born 56 years ago and my father was Guyanese at 6 yes old my dad took me to his homeland, and it became my home, not the UK where I was born.. It set the foundation of my spirit to embrace my dads dream of going to retire and die in his home of his birth. My mother was a Jamaican (love Jamaica and it is also my home). My father instilled in me, that I was multi cultured and the UK is where I was born, my homeland is diverse. It lovely to see so many of your era embracing and moving to their parents homeland. Blessings to you. I looked at your channel via Miss Jemmia.
I'm a simple person : I saw the title , I clicked . It's very rare to see or hear this exact sentence . Gnlly , it's the opposite ( and we understand why ) . Thanks for portraying our motherland positively !❤🇭🇹
This is dope, you're stunning! So glad I found your page today. I haven't been back to Haiti in 6 years and it pains me! Your content is very much needed. I'd like to see a video detailing an itinerary for someone visiting Haiti in its current climate.
This is so encouraging. My dad is Haitian and I lived in Haiti for 3 years when I was younger. I have not been back to Haiti since 2002 but there is something I want to do in Haiti that may require me to live there but I am fearful. Your story is so courageous and beautiful. I can’t wait to see your story😍💙
You did the right thing. You studied internatinal development and decided to apply your knowledge at your homeland. God job ! Haiti needs that and need more people like you
I'm so happy I stumbled across your channel, that was exactly what I was looking for. I'm 22 y/o and I grew up in Canada. My dream is to move back to haïti and work my grandparents land. I know it's not going to be easy but I want to make a change in my country.
That was absolutely amazing. I’m Haitian myself , and love my country profoundly. I’m aggravated with all these negative rumors speculating and ultimately brought fear to my children heart refraining them from visiting my homeland.
When I'm hearing your story, it resonates so much with me as I feel the same about my country (Congo-Brazzaville), i've studied Urban Planning and international development, and I've just moved back home!! I love your content !!!
What a blessing to have finally found such an inspiring channel ! This is exactly what I needed 🙏 I'm a 17 y/o Haitian girl and my entire life, I've never witnessed such an authentic devotion to my home country! Your talk has truly inspired me. May God bless your work and give you the strength to keep pursuing your mission! We love you sister ❤
Wawww You are very special, It makes me feel like there are people who love the country. Where there is love, fear will not stay. May love always accompany you to fulfill your mission. Haiti needs you. There is hope for Haiti !! 🧡🧡🧡
I’m already so excited to watch and binge all of your videos! I think this content is very much needed as there are so many of us in the diaspora that crave to be the change we want to see in Haiti and contribute but the idea seems so far fetched sometimes! Subscribed and followed on IG, can’t wait for more 💕💕
Hey thank you for this video . I was in Haiti last June right before the assassination of the Haitian president to visit my sister's. Like you I came to the US when I was young. I too have a desire to help Haiti but my family is afraid I'm going to get killed if I go. I've been looking for people who like you to partner with so when we can bring change to the country.
This is beautiful 💛 I’m glad you decided to move and live in your country. I wanted to move to Haiti in 2017 and was greatly discouraged so to see this is nice and warming. There’s beauty in our country
Bjr, Jenn! I am so happy to find your channel. My daughters were born in America. I am planning to bring them home to Haiti as they get older so they experience the culture. You are an inspirational source for so many of us who left the country. Keep up the good work! Lakay se lakay!
I 'm so proud of You yong girl, may our God bless You honey. put God first in tour project and he Will protect You and give You succes. You inspired me a lot and I thank for that.
It's breath of fresh air to listen to your story about Haiti. Just like I grew up in America but now I leave in Haiti. Sometime it's hard when Im trying to explain to them on their ways of thinking about changes they have to start with the self discipline. For this country to change it has to start with the people not the government. They have to understand that have the power to initiate those changes. I love and appreciate you for your passion. More blessings to you. Bless
This was an amazing and eye opening 😄 video. I love what your doing, your passion and drive. Miss Jemima is the reasons why I’m following your channel. 😊
Im so glad I've found your channel. Im from Ivory Coast (west Africa) but I love Haiti so much!!!! Always wanted to visit this country. New subscriber 🥰🥰
Awesome find! I am elated to discover your channel based on the title alone. We basically have similar vocation. I personally have been back and forth downthere recently. That land and the people are amazing. Ayiti is such a magnet. The reason we hear so much about crime in Ayiti nowadsys is due to the fact that once upon a time it was like a paradise and crime was nonexistent. I always tell people to not believe the hype! Growing up before moving to Jersey as a teenager, no one used to close their doors and gates when leaving for school and the local market. So go figure.... Thank you, thank you, thank you for your reinforcements!
Thank you for sharing I think it’s so important that as a race or a group of people we understand each other‘s cultures and how they are connected so again thank you so much for sharing your journey
Hi i just find your channel and love it. I'm Jamaican and I know that kind of love for Country that you feel. And I have never seen a vlog in the life of a Haitian it opened my eyes its not what the news makes it out to be love your vlogs .keep up the great work
You know what touch me the most in this video, when i heard that word should we let Haiti go to waste i couldn t stop crying.... it s just somthing that just connect me to your project. Haiti always in my ❤
I subscribed with no hesitation once i heard you came back from the us to be in Haiti. Secondly you just moved to Cap haïtien, thats my favorite place to be, im from port au Prince but limonade its my mom hometown or county i can say. And now i studying project management i hope we can work together on some projects in the North. I wish you the best. Respect
Thank you for sharing. Your story is an example of why we need to follow our instincts and listen to our intuition. So many will try to detract you from your purpose and speak fear into your journey abroad, but it's important to stay focused. I love to hear your passion for Haiti, and watching your videos I see so much potential in that beautiful country. 😊
New subscriber here! I wholeheartedly agree with you that the people we want to help need to be regarded as the experts. I am so happy to have found your channel. Watching this video had me feeling an overwhelming amount of pride and love for our country and culture. I wish you all the best and I am excited to follow your journey
My heart it so happy but so heavy watching your videos. I’m so happy you made the decision and shared it with us. I cry so often when I think about my country. I moved to the US at 11 but used to go back every summer until maybe 9 years ago or so. My mom and grandma still lived there until a couple of years ago. My childhood, my home is in Fontamara. But if you know what’s going on in that region of PaP you’ll know why we can’t go back. I feel like I’ve been exiled from my home and that is so painful. I imagine bandits going through my family home (since they took over the region and all of our neighbors and us have been forced to leave our homes) and just destroying everything. Just writing this is making me cry again. Petro Caraibe, Jovenel’s assassination, another earthquake, I mean what else are you gonna throw at us God? I miss my country, I hate the insecurity, I hate what the US has done, what France has done, what these social elites in Haiti have done. I’m just so tired of it all. We deserve better. I went to do a project abroad in Uganda in 2018 and I remember thinking the whole time…this looks like my country, why am I here, why am I not in Haiti doing a project there, why am I not with my people?? I went all the way across the world to help people instead of right there to Haiti to help my own. I’m a public health veterinarian, I remember being set on helping to reestablish the veterinary profession in Haiti. I visited all the primary veterinarians in PaP, my uncle included. Now I don’t know what’s going on with my plan. It all just…stopped. I want to connect with people, I want to do something. Despite having no home there right now, and the insecurity. I want to start somewhere. Thank you for helping me get this out and find a little determination I had lost to try again to get involved and do my part. I hope I can connect with other Haitians in the US and can make something happen finally.
Was born in Haiti, but never visited because of scary stories. My parents are dying off, I need to reconnect with my ancestors. I love that you are embracing our country. Please keep sharing, maybe I can visit and work on a project with you.
Oh my goodness! I thought I was the only one who loved getting off the plane in Haiti. That heat and wind hits and and that distinct smell does it for me. I wish we still had the stairs pulled up to the plane door. I miss my beloved Haiti... I too went diligently every summer from the time I was 2 years until now at 32. It's been almost 3 years since I last traveled there and Lord how heart wrenching summers are without it. Kudos to you for moving down there! Haiti is my heart even though I wasn't born there. People til this day still think I was born there. VIV AYITI!!!🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹
Thank you for sharing. I just resently visited Haiti for the first time 2 weeks ago. I love the people and the culture. It’s nothing like the negative narrative that the media tries to spin. Haiti has so much beauty and potential and it is refreshing to see young people like yourself returning to Haiti to help build it up and shed light on all of Haiti’s greatness. God Bless You.
Girl I think God sent me this video this is exactly what I feel. I plan on moving to Haiti as well. Thank you for this, I always say this thanks for your love for Haiti and encouragement.
I applaud you for the work you are doing in Haiti, being goal oriented and persistent. We need more people of Haitian heritage with your mindset. All of us should be asking ourselves, if it’s not us, who will make Haiti all it ca be.
Hello, so refreshing to see a different narrative. Kudos to your dad :) my mom always taught us that people who had misconceptions about haiti were blinded by the media & chances are never been there. I could sense that in your video :)
finally I found someone that did what I've been thinking on doing! honey this is my dream, you got a new follower. I'm here for it all 😍 I love haiti 🇭🇹 😍
What a beautiful, inspiring story! I wish you well great lady! May you succeed in you endeavors and be safe! However, I become sad to think that some of us against our wills can’t make such move. While reading the comments I heard the cries of Stephen-Anne D. and it brought tears to my eyes knowing she isn’t the only ones experiencing such tragedies. Well, let’s keep hope alive! We love Haiti! We miss our Motherland! Maybe the younger generation, the Millenials will take us back to our homeland. We are praying for deliverance. It will come one day! Be of good courage! Go for it!
Love this!!!!! You are the first person that truly sounds genuine and really want to help the people! The rest go there to enrich themselves.... May Yeshua cover you through your path for his work!!! Stay blessed, sis!!!
This is so awesome my sister, this sounds like me. I thought there wasn't many of us but there are thousands that can make a difference like you. Thank you so much may The Most High bless you!
WOW your dad was so on point, I appreciate your story. If you can recommend me books to read so I can learn about Haiti that would be great. I was not privileged enough to have your experience. It is fine as I can always learn and give my children a chance! Thanks for sharing!
I found out a few years ago my great grandfather came from Ayiti. He was one of the richest men in town. He drove a model T when a lot of other people walked. He also wore the finest clothes. Once I started diving into the history, just like you, I was empowered. Lord’s will I visit Ayiti one day
You are the ki d of person Haïti needs now. That video popped up on my phone to encourage my thoughts. I would like to know how are you doing now with your project? I subscribed right away because this is a powerful message to all of us outside of Haiti. May the Lord protects your paths. 🙏🏾❤️
the video quality! 🧡 I, personnally, plan on coming but for a reason or an other everybody trynna hold me back! One thing I know : I'm coming. I need to connect with my land and discover my country.
Hello Rutty, I’m so happy I found your channel. I’m from Trinidad & Tobago, living in NYC. I adore Haiti & the amazing people, I’ve been there twice so far.
Thanks for sharing this with us Rutchilia! You're such an inspiration!! I was always curious to know what motivated you to move to Haiti and how you feel about that decision now that things are being worst and worst. As long as young people like you will exist, I'll keep believing in a new Haiti. Thanks for being an inspiration!
I love your purpose and reason for moving to Haiti. For the past year I’ve been working closely with Haitian families coming to the US and I am fascinated by your country and its people 🙏. I’m even trying to learn creole to better communicate with those who don’t speak English or Spanish. Can’t wait to watch more of your videos 💓
13:50 that sentence alone holds weight seriously!! 🤯 Such a good video, well said! That’s good your living well there it’s just sad that not everyone especially the people who’ve lived/been for years can’t say the same unfortunately 😔. Violence/political issues happen not only in Haiti but everywhere everyday but however the difference for ex: the US have many resources/structure that help individuals with crime that take action etc (not saying it 100% the best) but Haiti does have it but not to that degree which makes it a bit hard to come back and stay...
Way to go girl. I have been to Haiti 5 times as a pastor on mission trips. I have not been there since covid but I still have a very deep passion for Haiti. Your words are so true. Pastor Chad Starfeldt
I am so glad I stumbled upon your channel, it is God sent truly. Thank you so much for being so transparent and so eloquent about your love for Haiti. I feel the same as you but I am still living in the US working hard to finish paying off most of my student loans debt and eventually GET OUT forever!!!!! (HAHA) thank you for showing others in the Diaspora that going back home can be possible. Our paths may crossed in the future. All the best to you and keep those videos coming!:)
This, I love this video! Thank you for sharing. Both of my parents are from Haiti (I’m from The Bahamas) but besides my close family and friends my experiences as a Haitian has always been limited. The only time I went there was as a baby. For different reasons, including the conditions of the economic and political state of Haiti, I’ve been discouraged to go when I became old enough to do so (currently 22). through the stories my family told, I fell is love. While everyone obsessed over traveling to the US, Dubai or the Maldives, it was Haiti for me. Gratefully I can speak (not 100% fluent), read and understand Haitian Creole but I want more you know. I have dreams of temporarily living in Haiti and when I do I want to offer help as well. Haiti won’t get better if everyone’s leaving and not banding together to build up the country. It’s such a beautiful country with so much potential. I want my children to be able to experience and enjoy it as well. I can’t wait to go 🤍, if I wasn’t currently pregnant I would’ve been there enjoying my summer!
Hi Rutty! I really enjoyed your video! Below are my questions: 1. What was your move to Haiti like? What did it entail? (i.e., apartment hunting, job hunting, etc.) 2. What were some challenges/difficulties? 3. What are the pros regarding the move? 4. What would your advice be to someone who’s interested in moving back to Haiti but doesn’t know where to start? 5. How did you meet your husband? (any cute couples video would be 👌🏾but if you want to keep your relationship separate from your RU-vid channel, I completely understand. I’m finishing my last year of law school and I’m just trying to figure out how I can give back to Haiti…not just financially but substantially. I want to move to Haiti and actually do the work necessary to advance the nation as a whole. Sorry for the lengthy post 🤔
Happy to hear that you want to give back to Haiti❤️. I will answer these questions in the Q&A, but will go into detail about my move in a separate video.
it's still not easy to make these decisions especially when you decide to return to your country. You made a good decision and the country should be proud of you.
Do a video of what progress you have been able to make thus far. Or things you are currently working on to help. Very inspiring. You’re right about the older Haitians discouraging you from going. Both my parents are from Haiti and I’ve only been there once when I was 12 I’m 33 now. Absolutely loved it. Every time I try to go back my mom screams NO! She said the only reason she still goes is because of her mom. Got a follow from me.
Good day, I am very proud of you for sharing the love and passion you have for Haiti. I second every aspect of your expo because I too can relay to your story. I left the country at about 7 and never felt I belong anywhere else but Haiti. I understand the concern that family and friends has but my heart is crying for a permanent return. There is a belonging, heart warming that I cannot describe when I am in Haiti. My daughter who is not 22 born in the US also has a passion for Haiti as my husband and I always took her back home. I am hoping and praying to have a privilege to make this dream come true as I am freeing from certain family responsibilities. Well done sweetheart and very proud of you. Thanks for sharing. God bless you “Marchons Unis”
Right! 💯💯💯 no country welcomes you like your home country. I thought that because the US is a first world country it would feel so welcoming, boy was I wrong!!! I feel welcome seulment lè mwen an ayiti!!!
I haven’t been to Haiti for 12 years almost 13 years 🫢, every time I want to come to Haiti I heard some stuff that’s going on there I be like I’m good .but I hope one day I can go and bring my family with me. I just came across your page today it brought back so many memories.
Often times it's just certain areas having problems. You can visit Cap-Haïtien without any issue. You can even fly directly there from Florida. Please check out my Okap vlog💛
I subscribed to your channel you looking well Haiti really fits you . You are blessed to have a father like yours take care and be safe . I am great full and happy for people like you and your father I agreed 💯💯 Haiti should not go to waist . May Elohim blessed you and protect you and your father in Yahshua precious name 🙏🏽🙏🏽
