Overseas

In this episode we talk about one of the first things that will strike you as you visit Haiti.  Despite the dirty, muddy environment, most Haitians are impeccably dressed and groomed.  

In this episode we talk about how to discern the truth in a country without a robust media.

In this episode we discuss the intersection of a fateful US decision back in 1995 and how in the world Bill Clinton and Haitian rice farmers are linked.

In this episode we talk about whether giving malaria bed nets out for free is better than having people pay a small fee.  Is it good for patients to have skin in the game?  And then, we talk about what this has to do with medicine in Haiti.

In this episode, we talk about the Haitian belief of Perdition.  This is the common acceptance that women can be pregnant with one child for years or even decades. In producing this episode, we are grateful for the excellent journal article, "Women in Perdition" by Gerald Murray.

In this last of our series on the current state of Haitian gangs, we examine Croix-des-Bouqets, the land of the mawozo. Please note: There will not be a new episode on 5/25.  We will return the week after!

In this second of our three part series on the gangs of Port-au-Prince, we examine the south side of the city, particularly the area of Martissant.  Before you listen, we encourage you to watch this video that will help you visualize it.  If you would like to follow along with a map, click on this link .

In this first of a three part series on the gangs of Port-au-Prince, we will discuss Barbeque and the formation of G9.  We encourage you to view the following video prior to the podcast to better visualize the situation.  If you would like to follow along with a map, just click on this link .

In this episode we look at more Haitian Proverbs and how they intersect in real life.

In this episode, we turn to a different country: Nigeria.  We talk with Dr. Salami, a 10-year veteran of community health in rural Nigeria, about her experiences in medicine both in Africa and the United States.

In this last episode of our series on the causes of poverty in Haiti, we talk about the last 35 years.

In this third of four episodes on why Haiti is poor, we discuss the legacy of the dictator of Haiti, Papa Doc.

In this episode, we talk about what was happening in Haiti right after independence.  The world turns its back on the first black republic.

In this episode, we examine the most common question that I am asked.

Americans are feeling inflation everywhere.  But what can we learn from a country that has dealt with this for decades?

In this episode we talk about the difficulty and challenges facing the Haitian National Police every day.

Today, we are going to talk about the Lougawou--the Haitian werewolf.  Knowledge of this belief is essential to treating children and understanding disease in Haiti.

In this episode, we remember the life of a remarkable doctor to the poor in Haiti.

In this episode, we look at and explain some of Haiti's most popular proverbs.

In our first interview at Overseas, we talk about an important piece to improving the business environment in developing countries--microfinance and savings groups.  We talk about their pros and cons and how they can help communities build a brighter future together.

In this episode, we turn to the business side of Haiti.  For several episodes, we will talk about what it looks like to do commerce in Haiti.

In this episode, we talk how jarring it was to visit the United States from Haiti.

In this episode we look at those things that can save the life of a child or mother and how widespread these practices are in our communities.

In this episode, we talk about some of the results from our first health survey.  Performed in the little hamlets of Crochu and Boucan Boyer, it told a surprising story about the communities.

In this episode we delve into history to breakdown the racial tensions within Haiti.