Embassy of the Republic of Haiti in London

Embassy of the Republic of Haiti in London This is the official page of the Embassy of Haiti in London, UK – a place for you to ask questions, post comments, and make suggestions.

08/09/2026

Bringing Queen Marie-Louise’s dresses back to life. 🇭🇹

Dr Nicole Willson and Dr Rebecca Morrison recently joined us at the Embassy as they worked on something quite extraordinary: the reconstruction of dresses made in 1815 for Haiti’s Queen Marie-Louise Christophe and her daughters.

The work forms part of Nicole’s Building a Black Nation project and the upcoming exhibition Immaginarsi una Nazione: tra Haiti e Bergamo, opening in Bergamo this September. Rebecca is an expert in dress history and a historical costumer with specialist knowledge of dress of the long eighteenth century. Her concepts for these dresses are based on painstaking research and a deep understanding of the zeitgeist.

What we love about this project is the way it gives form to histories we rarely get to see. Marie-Louise was Haiti’s first and only queen, but she was also a mother, an exile and a survivor whose story stretched from Haiti to Britain and Italy. Through archival research, images and dress reconstruction, Nicole and Rebecca are helping bring that story back into view.

And these dresses have a journey of their own ahead of them. After travelling with the exhibitions, they are intended to return to Haiti and become part of MUPANAH’s permanent collection.

A beautiful example of history being researched, reconstructed and, ultimately, brought home.

For the first time, C. L. R. James’s The Black Jacobins was performed on Haitian soil, symbolically, bringing home his e...
07/09/2026

For the first time, C. L. R. James’s The Black Jacobins was performed on Haitian soil, symbolically, bringing home his extraordinary work on the Haitian Revolution.

The journey began with Rachel Douglas and Dr Peggy Brunache Peggy Brunache at the University of Glasgow, working with Talawa Theatre Company to bring James’s work back to the stage and Haitian voices to the heart of the project.

When Rachel, Peggy and Talawa Theatre Company Artistic Director Michael Buffong brought the idea to us, the Embassy was proud to become a partner and open its doors.

The evening carried another piece of history. The Black Jacobins was Talawa’s very first production in 1986. Forty years later, as Talawa celebrates its 40th anniversary, the company returned to the work at the Embassy of Haiti.

For us, this speaks directly to something central to our mission: changing how Haiti is understood by making sure our history is known and occupies the place it deserves.

As Ambassador Anaïse Manuel said:

“You cannot really understand Haiti without understanding the Revolution. But we would go further: you cannot fully understand the modern history of freedom without Haiti.”

Our Haitian-Scottish family was also at the heart of the evening, with Leilani Taneus-Miller sharing her poetry and cellist Beau Taneus-Miller performing an original score inspired by The Black Jacobins.

Our deepest thanks to Rachel and Peggy, who began this journey, and to Talawa Theatre Company, the University of Glasgow and Ceri Di**le of WORLDwrite/WORLDbytes for bringing it to life.

02/09/2026

60 years of Notting Hill Carnival, and five years of Haiti proudly being part of it.

Born at a time when Caribbean communities in London were facing racism and hostility, became an expression of culture, identity and belonging. Sixty years later, that history remains at the heart of Europe’s largest street festival.

This weekend, Haiti brought its own energy to Carnival. From the Haiti stage at Powis Square with and .kolo, to Troop Monday and Haiti on the road with .

A special thank you to the Haitian Chamber of Commerce of Great Britain, whose work has made Haiti’s presence at Notting Hill Carnival possible for the past five years. The Embassy was proud to collaborate again with the this year to bring Haiti, our artists and our culture to this extraordinary platform.

We also acknowledge and thank all the sponsors who supported Haiti’s participation this year. It was especially encouraging to see businesses from Haiti among them, and we hope to see even more Haitian companies take part in the years ahead.

Notting Hill Carnival was born from difficult circumstances, and its history is part of what makes Haiti’s presence there so meaningful. There will always be space for what Haiti creates and gives to the world: our history, our music, our dance, our costumes and the people who keep these traditions alive.

A pleasure to meet Minister Uma Kumaran MP for our first discussion since her appointment as Parliamentary Under-Secreta...
25/08/2026

A pleasure to meet Minister Uma Kumaran MP for our first discussion since her appointment as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State with responsibility for the Caribbean and Overseas Territories.

A substantive exchange on Haiti’s current security situation, the electoral process, and the work underway to restore stability and strengthen our institutions. We also discussed deepening Haiti–UK cooperation on security and trade.

We welcome Minister Kumaran’s engagement on Haiti and look forward to working closely together on these priorities.

Following a recent article highlighting the challenges facing Haiti’s mango sector, the Embassy met with ASPELEM, the Pr...
21/08/2026

Following a recent article highlighting the challenges facing Haiti’s mango sector, the Embassy met with ASPELEM, the Professional Association for Mango Development, to discuss the UK’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) and what opportunities it could offer Haitian mango growers, producers and exporters.

With significant production capacity and a sector that supports thousands of livelihoods, Haitian mangoes have real potential. The discussion focused on what it would take to access the UK market, from standards and logistics to building a viable export pathway.

A first conversation, and hopefully the first of many, toward reconnecting Haitian mangoes with international markets.
•
•
•

Meet Marc Ruben Claude! Born and raised in Haiti, Marc’s journey took him from Petit Séminaire Collège Saint-Martial to ...
17/08/2026

Meet Marc Ruben Claude!

Born and raised in Haiti, Marc’s journey took him from Petit Séminaire Collège Saint-Martial to becoming the first Haitian Chevening Scholar to graduate from LSE. In 2016, he returned to Haiti and co-founded Maximax, a social enterprise that mentors and coaches Haitian students and young professionals to win full scholarships abroad.

Over the past decade, Maximax has helped more than 70 mentees reach top-tier universities and secure millions of dollars in scholarships, eight in ten of them first-generation university students, opening doors that didn’t exist for their families before.

Chevening Awards isn’t just a scholarship. It’s a lifetime opportunity for Haitian students to study in the UK, build a global network, and come back to invest in Haiti’s future, just like Marc did through Maximax.

Applications are open now. We encourage all eligible Haitian students to apply.

•
•
•

Bois Caïman is more than a historical date. It represents one of the defining moments in Haiti’s journey toward freedom ...
14/08/2026

Bois Caïman is more than a historical date. It represents one of the defining moments in Haiti’s journey toward freedom and independence.

On 14 August 1791, enslaved people in Saint-Domingue gathered at Bois Caïman in a ceremony led by Dutty Boukman and Cécile Fatiman. The gathering became a powerful symbol of unity, resistance, and collective determination, and is widely remembered as a catalyst for the Haitian Revolution.

We commemorate this date because freedom was not given to Haiti; it was fought for. Bois Caïman reminds us of the courage of those who came before us and the power of people coming together around a shared vision of liberty and dignity.

For us, it is a reminder of where our struggle for freedom took a decisive turn and why the story of Haiti matters far beyond our borders.

Painted by Frantz Zephirin.
•
•
•

On the heels of Haiti’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, we were pleased to meet with Steve Cuss, Head of Commu...
10/08/2026

On the heels of Haiti’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, we were pleased to meet with Steve Cuss, Head of Community at AFC Bournemouth, to explore opportunities for collaboration with the Fédération Haïtienne de Football represented by Karl-Philippe Alexis.

The discussion also built on Bournemouth University’s partnership with AFC Bournemouth as the club’s official Higher Education Partner and principal partner of its women’s and girls’ teams. We explored how these connections could support football, education and youth development in Haiti.

AFC Bournemouth’s remarkable rise and success in the Premier League offer valuable experience as Haiti looks to build on the momentum generated by the World Cup.

Thank you to Mayor rocca.robb for bringing us together and continuing to strengthen the links between Bournemouth and Haiti.
•
•
•

Are you Haitian and living in the UK? Register now.The Embassy of Haiti in the UK is building a community register to st...
05/08/2026

Are you Haitian and living in the UK? Register now.

The Embassy of Haiti in the UK is building a community register to stay directly connected with Haitians across the country, wherever they live.

The goal is simple: to help the Embassy serve the community better. Once you register, you’ll be able to receive:

• Information on community events and activities organized by the Embassy
• The Embassy’s newsletter, with the latest news and updates that concern you
• Essential information and resources useful to Haitians living in the UK

This is a voluntary and confidential step, registration takes less than a minute.

Let’s stay connected, let’s build a community that’s informed and united.

Tap the link in bio to register.



—
French Version:

Vous êtes Haïtien(ne) et vivez au Royaume-Uni ?

L’Ambassade d’Haïti au Royaume-Uni met en place un registre communautaire afin de rester directement en contact avec les Haïtiens présents sur tout le territoire, où qu’ils vivent.

L’objectif est simple : permettre à l’Ambassade de mieux servir la communauté. Une fois inscrit(e), vous pourrez recevoir :

• Des informations sur les événements et activités communautaires organisés par l’Ambassade
• La newsletter de l’Ambassade, avec les dernières actualités et mises à jour qui vous concernent
• Des informations essentielles et des ressources utiles aux Haïtiens vivant au Royaume-Uni

Cette démarche est volontaire et confidentielle, l’inscription prend moins d’une minute.

Restons connectés, construisons ensemble une communauté informée et unie.

Cliquez sur le lien dans la bio pour vous inscrire.

Ambassador Anaïse Manuel and Embassy Counsellor Wadner Arthus visited Bournemouth University to explore opportunities fo...
05/08/2026

Ambassador Anaïse Manuel and Embassy Counsellor Wadner Arthus visited Bournemouth University to explore opportunities for collaboration between Haiti and the University, alongside Karl Philippe Alexis, representing both the Fédération Haïtienne de Football and Université Quisqueya.

The delegation met with Professor Alison Honour, Chief Executive and Vice-Chancellor; Professor AbouBakr Fathalla, Dean of Global Engagement and Strategic Partnerships; Professor Richard Gordon MBE, Director of the Bournemouth University Disaster Management Centre; Hersha Pandya, Head of International Marketing and Student Recruitment; and colleagues from the University’s international team.

Discussions focused on disaster management, a key priority for Haiti, as well as Bournemouth University’s partnership with AFC Bournemouth, highlighting the role sport can play in education and development. The meeting also explored opportunities for collaboration in tourism, media, and other areas of mutual interest.

The Embassy extends its sincere thanks to the Mayor of Bournemouth, rocca.robb, for making this visit possible. We look forward to building on these discussions in the months ahead.

Address

21 Bloomsbury Way
London
WC1A2TH

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Embassy of the Republic of Haiti in London posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category