Haiti In Crisis

By Norah and Gabriel

Our multimedia project focuses on the current crisis in Haiti,

particularly the collapse of the government and the rise of violent gangs.

This project will take the form of a short, informational PSA that highlights

both the historical and present-day issues plaguing the country, while also

incorporating the voices and perspectives of Haitians living in America.

Through this work, we aim to inform, raise awareness, and inspire others

to learn more about the ongoing situation.

What It’s About

At the core of our story is the breakdown of Haiti’s political structure

and how that vacuum has led to unchecked gang violence. In recent years,

political instability, corruption, and the assassination of President Jovenel

Moïse have fueled a power struggle. With no functioning government to

maintain law and order, gangs have taken over large portions of the

country. As a result, everyday citizens are living in fear, and many have fled

to the United States, leaving behind everything they knew.

Our PSA will also explore how this crisis affects Haitian families in America,

those who watch from afar as their homeland suffers. We’ll include

personal interviews with Haitian immigrants and first-generation Haitian

Americans who will share how these events have impacted their mental

health, family ties, and sense of identity.

Topics We’ll Cover

1. A brief history of Haiti’s government and major turning points in its

decline.

2. How and why the current wave of gang violence started.

3. The emotional and cultural toll on the Haitian diaspora.

4. How people can help, resources, organizations, and ways to raise

awareness.

How We’re Structuring the Project

The final product will be a 2–5-minute multimedia video that

combines various types of media: voice-over narration, real news clips,

historical footage, graphics, and personal interviews. Our goal is to make

the video both visually and emotionally powerful. The narration will guideviewers through each section, making it easier to understand the complex

situation without overwhelming them.

We also plan to include short sound bites from interviews with Haitian

family members who have either recently immigrated or still have close

ties to people back home. These personal accounts will make the issue feel

more real and relatable, bridging the gap between global news and

personal experience.

Why This Matters

Many people outside of the Haitian community are unaware of the

scale and urgency of the crisis. News coverage is limited, and there are

often language and cultural barriers that prevent these stories from being

told widely. Our project aims to change that by using multimedia

storytelling to make the issue accessible and emotionally resonant for a

broad audience.

By educating viewers and amplifying Haitian voices, we hope to build

empathy, spark conversation, and encourage action. Haiti’s story deserves

to be heard and this project is our way of helping to tell it.