Wyclef Jean: “Ambassador” of Haiti

January 10th, 2007 · 4 Comments. yolanda reports.

            Hip-hop star, Wyclef Jean, becomes an ambassador to Haiti.
            President Rene Prevel of Haiti recently appointed Jean to an honorary position to help promote and improve the image of the country. Haiti, a Caribbean nation, is known as the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Haiti is struggling to restore stability after a violent rebellion in 2004.
            Haiti’s Foreign Affairs Minister Renald Clermise said. “We have so much to recover from with our bad reputation. With Wyclef, we can gain a lot.”
            Jean, 34, was born in Haiti but left there for the United States when he was nine years old. He was also a prominent member of the Grammy-winning group, The Fugees, featuring Lauryn Hill. Recently, he has been a crusader against poverty in Haiti. His charity, Yele Haiti Foundation, help promotes the arts, education, and sports to help bring jobs and development to his homeland.

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4 responses so far ↓

edwin // May 1, 2007 at 3:41 am

great thing wyclef. if u do dis it shows dat u really luv ya country n dat ur doing something great in ya life. Haiti needs it most just as erbody else. Haitians r da best. La Union Fe La Force. im a fellow haitian 2. im surprised no other person, ESPECIALLY HAITIANS, didnt leave a comment but im sure dey got ur support thru it all just lyk me so keep doin ya thang cuz. rememba LA Union Fe La Force!!!!
gessika romulus // Feb 12, 2008 at 7:51 pm

tu laime haitian je suis une haitianne j aime nom pays je l aime pas n j je me sans pas bien je vais reraliz mais j ai pas argent thank you is the best
carl michel // Feb 15, 2008 at 11:20 pm

i’m haitian i love haiti and i miss haiti
wendha // May 24, 2008 at 8:11 pm

Hey wyclef you are a truly haitian because you show love for haiti. I truly appreciate your dedication and hope you recognize, as we do, the valuable role you play in building brighter futures for haiti next generation. Thank you for your continuing support. It is through the positive efforts of people like you that we can Change a Lifetime for a child in need. I love you wyclef keep it up .
Sincerely,
wendha ducasse