Embassy of the United States

Offices & Departments

Office of Public Diplomacy

The Office  of  Public Diplomacy (formerly USIS) disseminates authoritative information to Haitian audiences on U.S. governmental policies and on the United States society and values. It works to strengthen the U.S.-Haiti relationship through a variety of professional study tours, exchange of information and scholarships, U.S. experts and technology to Haiti that may advance Haitian development and societal goals.

The Public Affairs Officer is the Chief of the Office of Public Diplomacy and serves as spokesperson for the Embassy. The office consists of:

• The Information section, which issues official embassy statements and provides U.S. policy information. The International and Haitian Press should contact the Information Office by dialing 22 29 8000
• The Cultural Affairs section, which organizes programs to share U.S. values and expertise with interested Haitian audiences; 
• The Information Resource Center (IRC), which provides research assistance into American policy history, business and values.