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Restavek Come From

Where do Restavek Come From?

In Haiti, many poor rural families hoping to provide a better future for their children send them to live as domestic servants in the homes of urban / semi-urban families. These children, mostly girls, are extremely vulnerable to emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. These children are known as Restavek. Nearly half of all — 48

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Most Common Daily Tasks for Haitian Girls in Servitude are Fetching Water, Cooking, Washing Dishes, and Sweeping

Research by FAFO tabulated chores by Haitian girls and boy servants into daily, weekly, and monthly categories. Most common daily tasks include: Washing dishes Sweeping compounds Fetching water or firewood Making fire in the morning Prepare meals and work to prepare food in general Run errands Serve as caretakers for children or seniors Help adults

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Limited Access to Amenities

Haitian Children Have Minimal Access to Amenities Common Around the Globe

In Haiti, many poor rural families hoping to provide a better future for their children send them to live as domestic servants in the homes of urban / semi-urban families. These children, mostly girls are extremely vulnerable to emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. These children are known as Restavek. 1,617 children were chosen and surveyed

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