Haitian Heritage Events
Seeing is believing. Believing is investing.
To inspire investment in Ayiti we have learned that we must re-educate both Haitians and friends of Ayiti on Haitian history, culture, and sustainable development.
Celebrating heritage and building community through education and events are critical conduits to securing funds for Ayiti.
Upcoming Events
Activating Memwa: Remembering Batay Vètyè
November 18, 2026 | Virtual Experience
On November 18, 1803, Haitian revolutionary forces achieved victory at Batay Vètyè, helping pave the way for Haiti's independence on January 1, 1804.
Join us as we explore the battle, the leaders, and the legacy that continue to shape Ayiti today.
Discover:
The Battle of Vertières
The leadership of Dessalines and Capois-la-Mort
Haiti's impact on the global fight for freedom
The meaning of Memwa and collective remembrance
Together, we'll honor the courage, sacrifice, and vision that helped create the world's first Black republic.
We know victory. It's time to know the story.
MEMWA • LIBÈTE • AYITI
Give Miami Day
November 15 - 19 2026 | Online
This year, Ayiti Community Trust is once again participating in Give Miami Day, Miami-Dade County's largest annual day of giving. Every donation helps strengthen our work to advance sustainable development, community empowerment, and opportunities for people in Ayiti while demonstrating the strength of our support base here in South Florida. Last year, the campaign focused on strengthening ACT's operations in Miami, which make its programs, partnerships, and in-country activities possible.
Giving Tuesday
December 1 2026 | Online
GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that takes place annually on the Tuesday after Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Ayiti Community Trust demonstrates how strategic investments in community-led economic development are creating economic opportunity, strengthening climate resilience, and supporting rural livelihoods across Ayiti.
United in Legacy: Global Walk for Ayiti's Future
September 20, 2027 | Worldwide
Uniting Haitians and Friends of Ayiti globally in a 4-mile walk that echoes the path to La Sitadél, symbolizing our collective will to build a prosperous Ayiti.
DAF Day
October 14, 2027 | Global
ACT is participating in the annual DAF Day. Daf Day is the national giving day for donor-advised funds — the fastest-growing form of philanthropy in the country. Organized by Chariot every second Thursday in October, DAF Day brings together donors, nonprofits, and DAF providers to inspire DAF giving for the causes that they care about most.
Ayiti Visionaries
October 16, 2027 | Miami, Florida
A distinguished reception honoring leaders in the Haitian community who are driving progress in our pillar areas of civic education, environment, and entrepreneurship.
