Our Network
The Haitian Ladies Network® is the largest global platform connecting more than 100,000 women and girls of Haitian descent from across the U.S., Haiti, Canada, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean. Based in Washington, DC, the Haitian Ladies Network® is a powerful professional and social network led by a ten-member steering committee.
We deliver a continuum of programs and convenings tailored to our members’ interests in health and wellness, professional and personal development, entrepreneurship, financial wealth-building, civic engagement, and making an impact in Haiti.
We offer year-round activities, including daily virtual engagement and programming that elevates Haitian culture and history.
Our Vision
To create the largest global platform connecting women of Haitian descent to build community, share inspiration and celebrate culture.
Our Goals
Inspire every girl and woman of Haitian descent to achieve her life goals and lead in her community. Convene and create space for professional networking and inter-generational engagement for Haitian Ladies ages 13 to 100+. Facilitate meaningful collaboration with women in Haiti.
Our Reach
Haitian women of descent connected across the globe
Attendees of the Haitian Ladies Weekend
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Our Impact
The Haitian Ladies Network has empowered thousands of women through community, education, and visibility—reaching over 2.5 million people, promoting 600+ women-led businesses, and showcasing 175+ entrepreneurs at our conference marketplace, generating $215K+ in sales. HLN continues to uplift Haitian women through leadership, civic engagement, and economic opportunity.
Our Past Partners
2024 Highlights
- Financial Empowerment: Real Estate & Wealth-Building
In 2024, the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts recognized HLN as one of eight organizations advancing financial empowerment. Thanks to NAREIT, we delivered an Introductory Real Estate and Financial Literacy Program to 16 college students, preparing them for financial independence. Additionally, we offered an exclusive 6-week masterclass on Fundamentals of Commercial Real Estate, taught by Shirley Boubert-Rumble of uSource Construction, to 19 professional women.
- A Global Dialogue for Haiti’s Future
We supported the Haitian American Foundation for Democracy (HAFFD), Roots of Development, and American University’s Center for Latin American & Latino Studies in presenting a 3-panel symposium on solutions for Haiti’s challenges.
- Igniting Our Power: The 2024 Haitian Ladies Weekend
Over 800 women and youth leaders gathered in DC for a weekend of learning, cultural celebration, and powerful connections. From inspiring keynotes by fashion designer Stella Jean, actress Garcelle Beauvais, and U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, to transformative sessions on health and wellness, entrepreneurship, advocacy, and leadership— this was a weekend that truly celebrated our strength, resilience, and unity.
- Empowering Haitian Women Entrepreneurs
At the Igniting Our Power conference, Haitian entrepreneurs discussed business growth amidst challenges in Haiti. Simultaneously, over 30 women participated in a day-long symposium in Haiti, hosted by our partner Banj, focused on business growth and upscaling in a politically unstable environment. We livestreamed the entrepreneurship panel from DC, enabling direct interaction and valuable insights for attendees in Haiti.
- Haitian Ladies Weekend Marketplace: A Record-Breaking Success!
The 2024 marketplace exceeded expectations. The number of Haitian women vendors grew from 18 to 26 generating over $100,000 in revenue in just 10 hours. 54% of vendors featured products made or sourced directly from Haiti, strengthening our community’s ties to the homeland.
Haitian Ladies Weekend
Haitian Ladies Weekend convenes hundreds of women of Haitian descent each year in Washington, DC. It provides an opportunity to engage with speakers, make authentic connections, and celebrate the Haitian culture. Read our latest announcement regarding the next Haitian Ladies Weekend taking place in 2026!
Latest News
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HN presents a coffee chat spotlighting the strength, grit, and vision of Haitian women entrepreneurs.
As Americans of Haitian descent and daughters of Haiti, the Haitian Ladies NetworkⓇ denounces the intense campaign waged against former Harvard University President Dr. Claudine Gay, aimed at dismantling open access and opportunity for all. We are proud of Dr. Gay who handled it with courage, dignity and compassion.
Lekòl, legliz, lakay is a dogma that has been instilled in Haitian children from a young age. When translated into English, the three words mean school, church and home. These three words also represent the values that Haitians regard as the most important: education, faith, and family. As society continues to evolve, these values have started to conflict with the values of gen-z Haitian-Americans.
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