Haiti
Republic of Haiti
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Area 27,400 sq.km. Western third of the island of
Hispaniola; shared with the Dominican Republic.
One of the most densely populated countries in the Americas.
Many Haitians have fled or emigrated to the USA.
Afro-Caribbean 90%.
Mulatto (Eurafrican) 9.9%.
Euro-American 0.1%.
Literacy 48%. Functional literacy may be as low as 20%.
Official language French (10% speak it).
Common language Haitian Creole.
Praise God that there has been an increasing Christian stand
against Voodooism in Haiti. Although an estimated 75% of
Catholics are also actively involved in Voodoo, there has
been a turning point in the ending of this curse, stimulated
by a widely supported prayer and fasting movement to bind
the powerful spirits of Voodoo in Jesus' name.
Pray that Haiti would be blessed with godly leaders who will
address the nation's massive problems. As the poorest nation
in the Western Hemisphere, Haiti's population growth, crime,
poverty and chaos have gone unchecked. Pray that these
tragic trends would be reversed and that there might be
change through the power of the Gospel.
Give thanks that there has been growth in the Christian
Church despite difficult economic and spiritual conditions.
However, many leaders have had little training, being barely
literate themselves. Pray for the Bible schools and
seminaries and educational programs in place to meet the
need.
(information from www.operationworld.org)
