The Haitian-American Leadership Council (HALEC) is a non-profit, non-partisan
organization. The members of this organization volunteer their time and talents to
develop a legislative agenda for Haitians living within the United States, shaping
local, state, national, and international policy towards Haiti and its descendants.
Headquartered in Washington, DC, the organization is fully operational in seven (7)
states: MA, CT, NY, NJ, MD, VA and FL. Its members work to build a bridge between
the Haitian-American community and the American political system.
We are working to increase our civic participation in the United States. Active
participation empowers our communities, by creating an environment that protects the
rights of all Haitian-Americans.
As Haitian-Americans we must unite our votes under a collective Leadership. HALEC
is committed to unifying our voices, politically, socially, and economically.
Our Collective Voice
Uniting our voices and our votes will help influence and create policies in the United
States toward Haiti, Haitian Immigrants and Haitian-Americans. HALEC believes we
can work together in order to affect change for future generations of Haitian-
Americans.
Aptly stated in the Haitian flag is the slogan: “L’union fait la force”, “in unity there is
strength.” In unifying we build the strength required to make a difference in our
communities.
In Unity there is:
HOPE – HALEC is working toward creating a legacy for children of Haitian descent.
ECONOMIC POWER – HALEC is working to build an economic presence in the
United States for Haitian-Americans.
POLITICAL POWER – HALEC is working to encourage political leaders to join the
fight for issues affecting Haitian Americans