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NewsThe Haitian TimesAugust 5, 2026Miami-Dade

Ayiti Community Trust calls for national system to integrate returning Haitian migrants

The Ayiti Community Trust is advocating for the creation of a national infrastructure to support returning Haitians by connecting their professional skills with local employment, entrepreneurship, and credentialing opportunities. The initiative, Ayiti Talent Connect, aims to transition the potential influx of returnees from a humanitarian challenge into an economic resource.

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Why It Matters

As programs face potential expiration, thousands of Haitians may return home, creating a need for systems to integrate their professional experience into the local economy.

Key Facts

  • Ayiti Community Trust is launching 'Ayiti Talent Connect' to link returning Haitians with jobs and entrepreneurship support.
  • Haiti currently lacks a comprehensive national system for recognizing professional credentials of returning migrants.
  • Returning migrants possess diverse skills including healthcare, engineering, teaching, and skilled trades.
  • The proposal emphasizes that support must include mental health, family reunification, and community integration alongside economic assistance.
  • The initiative seeks to transform 'brain drain' into 'brain gain' by utilizing the global experience of the diaspora.

Who's Mentioned

personGuerda Nicolas“Psychologist and President of Ayiti Community Trust”otherAyiti Talent Connect“New initiative connecting returning Haitians with employment and support”organizationAyiti Community Trust“Organization advocating for the integration of returning migrants”