Public Diplomacy

Information Section

The Information Section of the US Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti explains and advocates US foreign and domestic policies to Haitian audiences. Our goal is to promote mutual understanding and international cooperation between the people of the United States and Haiti.

Our Activities

• articulating U.S. government policies for the Haitian Press, organizing press conferences for visiting U.S. officials,
• answering press queries, publicizing Embassy activities, such as donations
• bringing together local journalists and other interested people with U. S. government officials and/or specialists in the United States through electronic dialogues,
• distributing official U.S. television and radio products to the Haitian press, and assisting the US news media working in Haiti.

Useful Resources available via Information Section

• Washington File provides time-sensitive news and analysis, official statements, texts and transcripts in English and in French.
• Electronic Journals - topical journals regarding Economic Perspectives, U.S. Foreign Policy Agenda, U.S. Society & Values, Global Issues, and Issues of Democracy. Electronic Journals are in French and English and are updated regularly.
• Information about US Foreign Policy and US Values
• US Embassy Press Releases and Recent Speeches by Mission Personnel

Contact Us

The press office can be reached from 7:00 a.m to 3:30 pm. Please feel free to contact us for the following: Assistance for US or International Media Request an interview with Embassy personnel Routine press inquiries

• Request our products
• Request a speaker for your organization

If you would like to meet with someone from the information section we recommend that you make an appointment using the contact numbers below or using our email address.

Public Diplomacy
US Embassy
14, Avenue Marie-Jeanne
Port-au-Prince, Haiti, W.I.
Phone: 011 509 222-1504 or 222-5726 Fax: 011 509 223-8324