AGP Executive Report

Humanitarian Funding: Spain’s AECID pledged a new €900,000 to the UN-managed Regional Joint Humanitarian Fund for Latin America and the Caribbean, supporting life-saving aid in Haiti—especially camp coordination, education, shelters, food security, health, protection, nutrition, and WASH. AI & Governance: Haiti’s central bank (BRH) is looking at AI for productivity and decision support, while local partners (Banj, ISOC Haiti, ESIH, ARAI) signed on to build a national roadmap for responsible AI adoption. Diaspora & Deportations: In the U.S.-Haiti fallout of TPS ending, Haiti’s rights watchdogs are raising alarms: the IACHR warns that ending TPS puts Haitians at serious risk on return. Violence & Faith: After the Kenscoff church massacre, mourners packed a church for funerals as UN officials described executions and mass kidnapping during the gang attack. Religion & Community Life: Pope Leo XIV appointed a new bishop for the Diocese of Fort-Liberté, signaling a fresh pastoral leadership moment for the north. Tech for Learning: Quiz.HaitiLibre added 30 new free games for September, bringing the total to nearly 250, in French and English.

Immigration & TPS Crisis: A 20-year-old Haitian immigrant in Springfield, Ohio, Pierre Damas Bel, died Monday in what his family and advocates say was suicide after being forced to wear an ICE GPS ankle monitor following the end of Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status; they describe bullying and humiliation tied to the device, while Ohio authorities say the case is under investigation. Community Response: Springfield’s Haitian community is rallying with pastors and advocates, calling for an end to ankle monitoring and warning that fear and enforcement are reshaping daily life, including for students and families. Global Culture Lens: In a reflective op-ed, a writer links Haiti’s past role as a refuge for persecuted Jewish families to today’s deportation fears for Haitians facing forced removal. Haiti in Sports & Diaspora: OSNER’S FC in Brooklyn signed Haitian international forward Jonel Désiré, highlighting another Haitian talent connecting heritage and professional football. Faith & Haiti Violence: Pope Leo XIV appealed for the release of hostages taken after the Kenscoff massacre, urging immediate steps to protect civilians and end violence.

Immigration & Mental Health Crisis: Haitian college student Pierre Damas Bel, 20, died in Springfield, Ohio after being struck on I-70; his family and advocates say his death was suicide tied to ICE GPS ankle monitoring after Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status ended, with claims of bullying and humiliation at Wright State. Community Response: Springfield pastors and Haitian advocates are calling on DHS and lawmakers to end ankle monitoring, while Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine called the death “horrible, horrible tragic.” School Support: Columbus and other Ohio districts say they’re working to keep immigrant students safe and connected to resources as TPS-related work authorization lapses ripple through families. Diaspora Life & Giving Back: A nonprofit fundraiser—Love for L’Allemand’s Rock & Roll Bingo—aims to support schools, nutrition, clean water, and clinics in two Haitian villages. Broader Context: Coverage also highlights how deportation fears and policy shifts are reshaping Haitian communities from Ohio to Miami’s Little Haiti.

Haitian Deportation Fallout in Ohio: A 20-year-old Haitian student, Pierre Damas Bel, died after being struck by a tractor-trailer on I-70 in Springfield. His family says he was driven to suicide after weeks of distress tied to an ICE ankle monitor and fear after TPS ended. Kenscoff Massacre and Church Refuge: Haiti mourned victims of the Aug. 23 Kenscoff gang attack near Port-au-Prince, where at least 47 were killed and more than 50 kidnapped, including people executed in a church compound; UN and local officials say investigations must answer why protection failed. Faith Leaders Push Back on Deportations: Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski urged the U.S. to rethink sending Haitians back after the massacre, calling Haiti “a house on fire.” Community Support at Home: A Bridgeport church held a Day of Service for families affected by deportations, including Haitians. Diaspora Culture & Sports: OSNER’S FC welcomed Haitian goalkeeper Alan Jerome to Brooklyn, highlighting Haitian talent and ambition abroad. Local Lifestyle: In Kansas City, a Haitian-run food truck and restaurant scene is drawing people with Port-au-Prince street flavors as the community feels increasingly “in the shadows.” Immigration Policy Update: The U.S. lifted a January pause on immigrant visa issuance for citizens of 75 countries, including Haiti, after a court order.

Haiti Security & Community Grief: Hundreds packed a church in Kenscoff near Port-au-Prince for funerals after a gang attack killed at least 47 and kidnapped 50-plus, with reports of executions inside the church compound and renewed anger at police response. Deportations & TPS Fallout (U.S.): As Haiti’s TPS cliff nears and deportations begin, Haitian communities in the U.S. are bracing for family separation and fear of return to gang violence; faith leaders and residents in places like Springfield, Ohio are holding rallies and demanding ICE stop raids and release detained pastors. Deportation Flights to Haiti: The U.S. is increasing removals, with reports of early flights landing in Cap-Haïtien and controversy over DHS video imagery that Haitians say is dehumanizing. International Church Voice: A Miami archbishop urged the U.S. to rethink sending Haitians back after the Kenscoff massacre, calling Haiti “still a house on fire.” Culture & Care: A grassroots “Hands Helping Haiti” forum invites people to learn about clean-water projects in southeast Haiti, including household filters and hygiene education. Lifestyle/Books: A roundup of “giving back” books spotlights how generosity affects the giver—and sometimes the recipient.

Haiti Violence & Faith: Haiti mourned 47 killed and 50+ kidnapped in the Kenscoff gang attack, with funerals packed into a church where victims were reportedly executed and a body was set on fire; Pope Leo XIV called for the immediate release of hostages and urged authorities to protect civilians. Hostage Updates & Accountability: A community leader, with UNICEF support, helped secure the release of 13 captives (including children and women), reigniting questions about police response and whether anti-gang forces acted fast enough. Deportations & TPS Fallout (Diaspora): In Springfield, Ohio, ICE detained dozens of Haitians after TPS ended, as faith leaders rallied for the release of two pastors and an end to raids; similar fear and uncertainty spread through South Florida’s Haitian community. U.S. Policy Shock: The Trump administration is preparing to expand deportation flights to Haiti, while new September immigration rules tighten visa and Green Card-related processes. Culture Spotlight: Haiti’s Miss World 2026 representative, Marie Kemlyne Félix, advanced after Top Model events in Vietnam, keeping her in the competition and public voting. Regional Politics: The Dominican Republic and Honduras agreed to deepen cooperation, including on migration and Haiti-related regional challenges. Community Care Abroad: A Bridgeport church opened doors for families impacted by deportations from Haiti, offering school supplies and essentials.

Haiti Deportations & TPS Fallout: The UN says nearly 200,000 people were forcibly returned to Haiti in the first eight months of 2026, after the end of TPS for about 350,000 Haitians—while U.S. “border czar” Tom Homan defended the flights and even admitted he doesn’t know Haiti’s conditions. Kenscoff Massacre & Church Attack: Pope Leo XIV urged the immediate release of hostages after the Aug. 23 Kenscoff killings (47 dead, 50+ kidnapped), as funerals drew hundreds and survivors and families demanded accountability. Hostages Freed: UNICEF reports six children and seven women were released from the gang attack, offering “a rare moment of hope,” though the fate of others remains unclear. Community Response in the Diaspora: In Springfield, faith leaders rallied “Unshackle Springfield” against ICE raids and detentions of Haitian pastors and families. Nutrition Crisis: Haiti’s acute malnutrition among children rose to 7.4% in 2026, according to a SMART survey, underscoring how insecurity is hitting kids hardest. Culture Spotlight: Miss World Haiti 2026 representative Marie Kemlyne Félix continues in the competition after Top Model events in Vietnam.

Kenscoff Hostage Release: UNICEF says 13 captives—six children (including three toddlers under 2) and seven women—were freed after a deadly Kenscoff gang attack that killed at least 47 people and kidnapped more than 50, with community leaders and UNICEF credited for the negotiations; Church Violence & Accountability: the UN Human Rights Office says attackers forced people out of a Protestant church, executing 22 in the courtyard and 12 behind it, while urging Haitian authorities to protect civilians and calling for stronger support for the Gang Suppression Force; Pope’s Appeal: Pope Leo XIV condemned the Kenscoff massacre and urged the immediate release of all hostages, also praying for flood victims in Nepal and Tibet; Child Hunger Alarm: Haiti’s 2026 SMART nutrition survey reports acute malnutrition among children rising from 5.1% (2023) to 7.4% (2026), highlighting urgent needs amid insecurity and limited access to care; TPS & Deportations: as the Trump administration begins deportations after TPS termination, critics warn Haitians are being sent back to an unsafe country, while local Haitian communities in the U.S. face rising fear and ICE pressure.

Gang Violence & Hostages: After the Kenscoff massacre near Port-au-Prince left at least 47 dead and dozens kidnapped, an armed group released 13 captives—six children and seven women—according to UNICEF, offering a rare moment of hope while questions remain about the health and fate of others still held. UN Security Push: Pakistan urged the UN Security Council to rapidly deploy stronger international support, stressing the need for timely resources and tighter control of illegal weapons feeding Haiti’s gangs. Civilians Under Pressure: The UN also called on Haitian authorities to do more to protect civilians, citing executions inside a Protestant church and reporting record gang-related killings and displacement. Deportations & Community Fear: As the Trump administration ramps up deportation flights after TPS ended, Haitian communities in the U.S. are protesting—especially in Springfield, Ohio—where faith leaders denounced ICE tactics and “shackles” imagery, while UN officials warned nearly 200,000 people were forcibly returned to Haiti in the first eight months of 2026. Child Health Crisis: UNICEF reported acute malnutrition is rising in Haiti, with about 1 in 13 children under five affected, worsening amid insecurity and limited access to care.

Kenscoff Hostage Release: UNICEF says a Haitian gang freed 13 people—six children and seven women—after kidnapping more than 50 in the Kenscoff attack that left at least 47 dead, including very young kids and teens; UNICEF calls it a rare moment of hope amid frequent violence against children. UN Security Pressure: The UN urged Haiti to protect civilians and asked for stronger international security support, pointing to executions in a church and warning that gang violence is spreading. Deportations Fuel Fear: The U.S. has forcibly returned nearly 200,000 people to Haiti in 2026, and more flights are planned; outrage grew after DHS shared a video of chained Haitian deportees. Diaspora on Edge: In New York, rallies backed Haitian TPS as communities brace for work and family disruption; in Springfield, Ohio, faith leaders protested ICE detentions and ankle-monitor “shackles.” Culture & Community: Boston’s Caribbean Festival kicked off with J’ouvert, with Haitian culture among the highlights. Local Justice (US): A man accused in a deadly Lehigh Acres attack appeared in court, with charges including murder and sexual battery.

Haitian TPS protests in the U.S.: Hundreds rallied in New York’s Foley Square, with speakers saying “we belong here” as Temporary Protected Status ends and ICE pressure rises, including fears in Brooklyn’s Little Haiti and calls for Congress to protect families. Deportations accelerate, including children: The U.S. sent another 57 Haitians to Cap-Haïtien, with reports of U.S.-born children aboard, while the U.N. says nearly 200,000 forced returns to Haiti occurred in the first eight months. Haiti security crisis deepens: After the Kenscoff church massacre that killed at least 47 and kidnapped dozens, the UN envoy urged stronger international security support, warning election preparations remain vulnerable. ICE raids hit Haitian communities: In Springfield, Ohio, faith leaders denounced “shackles” like ankle monitors and demanded ICE stop detaining Haitian pastors. Local culture & diaspora ties: Leonia’s 27th Oktoberfest (Sept. 26) highlights community giving, including support for Haiti’s Hôpital Sacré Coeur in Milot. Immigration enforcement and work impacts: Haitian restaurant owners in Brooklyn say TPS loss is “worse than COVID,” forcing layoffs and keeping customers away.

Deportations, kids included: The U.S. sent a second deportation flight to Haiti this week, landing in Cap-Haïtien with 57 people, including children—one just 1 year old born in the U.S. UN Security: The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting after the Kenscoff massacre, where 47 were killed and dozens were kidnapped during a church-shelter raid. Haiti police under pressure: Haitian National Police faced mounting criticism over why the attack wasn’t prevented, as authorities promise investigations and a “firm response.” ICE raids in the diaspora: In Springfield, Ohio, Haitians say masked ICE agents are snatching people off streets, fueling fear at schools, workplaces, and even church. More removals planned: U.S. documents say deportation flights could ramp up from once a month to once a week, despite Haiti’s instability. Community resilience: In Salisbury, Maryland, Haitian faith leaders and families mobilized to demand answers as enforcement intensifies. Culture & memory: A Haitian diaspora profile highlights how family stories and homeland pride keep shaping identity abroad.

Kenscoff Massacre: Haiti’s National Police faced mounting questions after gangs killed 47 people and kidnapped more than 50, including reports of executions inside a church shelter; police said an “immediate” investigation is underway while a gang leader threatened to kill hostages if attacked. Deportations & TPS Fallout: The U.S. sent a second deportation flight to Haiti in a week, including children born in the U.S., as Haitians continue arriving in Cap-Haïtien after TPS ended. ICE Scrutiny in the U.S.: A former senior Haitian official, Renan Hédouville, accused of embezzlement, was arrested by ICE in Alabama and held pending immigration proceedings. Community Faith Response: Haitian and U.S. faith leaders held Marian prayers and mobilized support for deportees, urging justice and protection for Haitian migrants. Diaspora Life & Culture: South Florida remains a key Caribbean bridge for vehicle shipments, while Haitian cultural energy continues abroad through carnival-style events and diaspora brands. Local Impact in the U.S.: In Little Haiti, Miami residents say TPS loss is hitting businesses hard, with staffing and community life disrupted.

Haitian Deportations Intensify: DHS/ICE sent a second deportation flight to Haiti in a week, landing in Cap-Haïtien with dozens of Haitians—including a 1-year-old born in the U.S.—as TPS fallout continues. ICE Crackdown, Community Alarm: In Maryland and Virginia, ICE’s “Operation Safe Community” led to 1,328 arrests; in Springfield, Ohio, Haitians face rising fear as local advocates demand releases and question enforcement methods. Kenscoff Massacre and Hostage Threats: UN and Amnesty report at least 47 killed and 50+ kidnapped in Kenscoff near Port-au-Prince, including victims executed in a church compound; a gang leader warned hostages will be killed if security forces press on. Faith and Culture in the Diaspora: Wyclef Jean and Ms. Lauryn Hill are set to reunite for “The Score” anniversary shows, while Haitian community support efforts—from marches to mutual-aid style shelters—continue across the region. Visa Rules Tighten: The U.S. paused immigrant visa interviews worldwide and increased scrutiny of diplomatic/official visa applicants, adding more uncertainty for families and students.

Haiti Security & Humanitarian Crisis: The UN says a deadly gang raid on Kenscoff, near Port-au-Prince, killed at least 47 people and kidnapped more than 50, including children, with 22 reportedly executed inside a church where displaced families sought shelter; a gang leader also threatened to kill hostages if police move in. US Immigration Policy Impact: The Trump administration paused all immigrant visa interviews worldwide, canceling scheduled appointments as embassies and consulates undergo “in-depth training” to screen out applicants deemed likely to rely on US public benefits—leaving many Haitians and other applicants in limbo. Deportation Fallout in the US: In Springfield, Ohio, ICE arrests have spiked after TPS ended, and faith advocates are urging the release of detained Haitian pastor Gilbert Joubert Adrien, calling him a stable, non-violent community leader. Culture & Community in Miami: Little Haiti’s Miss Universe Haiti 2026 finale saw a major crowning mix-up—organizers corrected the result so Tatenda Josephina Rameau will represent Haiti at Miss Universe in November. Health & Public Service: Haiti’s health minister met a CARPHA delegation in Cap-Haïtien to discuss strengthening regional public health support amid system strain.

Kenscoff Massacre: The UN says armed gangs attacked Kenscoff near Port-au-Prince, killing at least 47 people and kidnapping more than 50, including reports of executions inside a church shelter for displaced families; UN chief António Guterres condemned the attack and urged accountability. Human Toll Update: A UN quarterly report puts Haiti’s violence deaths at 1,408 killed and 656 injured from April to June, with sexual violence and kidnappings continuing across departments. Health & Cooperation: Haiti’s Health Minister Bertrand Sinal met CARPHA officials in Cap-Haïtien to discuss public health risks, system challenges, and ways to strengthen regional support. Culture & Scholarship: Marlene L. Daut, a leading Caribbean literary historian, was named Yale’s Chester D. Tripp Professor of Black Studies and French, spotlighting Haitian history and Atlantic intellectual life. Diaspora & Deportations: In the US, ICE has begun deporting Haitians who lost Temporary Protected Status, with the first flights arriving in Cap-Haïtien; meanwhile, the Trump administration also paused immigrant visa applications worldwide, leaving many applicants in limbo. Community Life: Springfield residents publicly criticized ICE arrests after the TPS end, while Haitian families in the US face mounting fear, separation, and barriers to care.