Haiti is the second most populous country in the Caribbean, and was also the very first independent nation in all of the Caribbean and Latin America. The country is extremely rich in culture and history and is where Columbus landed during his very first voyage in 1492.

Historically Haiti was full of sugar plantations and its tropical climate makes it an excellent source of mangoes, coffee, cacao, and many other crops. Haiti is also one of the leading producers of vetiver, a type of grass whose roots have an oil that is used in many cosmetic products as well as fragrances.

Despite these exports and tourism, Haiti is one of the poorest countries in the world, with the lowest human development index of all the countries that make up the Americas. Haiti relies heavily on foreign aid to remain afloat, which generally comes from the U.S., Canada, the European Union, and the neighboring Dominican Republic.

In order for these countries to provide effective aid, Haitian Creole translation services are a must. Specifically, those who work in disaster relief, global health, development and technical assistance will benefit from accurate Haitian translation.