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2nd annual Haitian/Francophone Book Fair at Howard University in Washington, D.C.

On May 24, 2008, Nadège T. Clitandre, Executive Director of Haiti Soleil, Inc. attended the 2nd annual Haitian/Francophone Book Fair at Howard University in Washington, D.C. to celebrate Haitian literature and writers from Haiti. Organized by the Association of Haitian Professionals (AHP) and the Embassy of the Republic of Haiti in Washington, D.C., the fair included about 30 Haitian writers from Haiti, the United States and Canada.. Through their generosity, many of the writers at the fair donated books to Bibliothèque du Soleil, the library Haiti Soleil is supporting in Carrefour feuilles, Haiti. On behalf of Bibliothèque du Soleil, Haiti Soleil, Inc. thanks all the writers who donated their books

Haitian Flag Day

In celebration of Haitian Flag Day on May 18, the Center for Black Studies Research at the University of California, Santa Barbara sponsored a book drive and a bake sale fro Bibliothèque du Soleil. The book drive, held on Tuesday, May 20, was organized by the ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority at UCSB. The bake sale, held on Friday, May 23rd, was organized by Akanke student organization. Haiti Soleil, Inc. would like to thank The Center for Black Studies for their continuous support and everyone at UCSB who made both events successful.

Haiti Connexion

Haiti Connexion (HC), a Haitian network and registered Florida based LLC invested in connecting Haitians all over the world, joins the fundraising effort to support Bibliothèque du Soleil through the Starfish Program, a new HC initiative aimed at supporting educational and cultural centers in Haiti. HC began its fundraising campaign for Bibliothèque du Soleil during the Christmas 2007 Holidays. To learn more about HC, check out its website at http://www.haiticonnexionnetwork.com.

H5 donates to Haiti Soleil

During the entire month of May 2007, H5, a small business in San Francisco that helps companies and law firms manage their document reviews, organized a fundraiser for Bibliothèque du Soleil, Haiti Soleil's library in Haiti. To commence the fundraiser, Nadège T. Clitandre, Haiti Soleil's founder and Executive Director, provided a powerpoint presentation to H5 employees on Haiti's history, culture and current conditions as well the state of education in Haiti. The fundraiser was a success. A monetary donation of over $1000.00 was received from H5 employees. A used computer, scanner and printer was also donated to the library in Haiti. In addition to individual donations, Haiti Soleil received a matching corporate donation from H5. Haiti Soleil thanks H5 and all its employees for their donations.

For information on H5, visit their website at www.h5techonologies.com.

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