Hra-Intl HRA is a non-profit organization based in Washington DC. Our focus is on the Caribbean Diaspora Investment & Entrepreneurship.

The HRA Business Investment Expo & Conference, now in its sixth edition promoting business development & investment, has established itself as the premier and the largest network event gathering high profile government officials, private sector, investors, NGOs, bankers, funders, entrepreneurs to discuss investment opportunities, form partnerships, share experiences, knowledge, passion and commitm

ent to promoting sustainable development in the Caribbean.

2010-2014 – Over 3000 people from 12 countries have attended the HRA Expo since its launch in 2010. The expo has hosted over 200 speakers and subject matter experts who presented various aspects of business and investment in 80 workshops sessions; over 210 companies have showcased their products and services in the expo pavilion; 30 entrepreneurs have pitched their ideas in the investor’s tank with many success stories. The 2015 Business Expo will broaden its reach to include other Caribbean Diaspora businesses and investors interested in investing in emerging markets. This year’s key topics and theme will address global development solutions to the regions pressing problems around Energy and agriculture; other sessions will include social business and investment opportunities in infrastructure, technology, Tourism and improving Diaspora engagement strategies.

TOMORROW. Free. Virtual. Powerful. Don't miss it.Power of the Purse is hosting "Fostering an Abundance Mindset" — a virt...
03/24/2026

TOMORROW. Free. Virtual. Powerful. Don't miss it.

Power of the Purse is hosting "Fostering an Abundance Mindset" — a virtual event designed to empower women through financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and community wealth building.

What's on the agenda:
▪ Wealth mindset lessons from women entrepreneurs
▪ Financial strategy after layoffs
▪ Creating generational wealth & preparing our children for financial success
▪ Interactive Financial Q&A

Our speakers are not just talking theory — they are living it:
▪ April N. Richardson, Esq. | Attorney, Executive Coach & Founder of DIRTY GIRL Legal
▪ Dr. Solanges Vivens | Healthcare Entrepreneur, Author & Founder of VITAL Management Team
▪ Wendy Etienne | Mortgage & Home Financing Specialist, Financial Literacy Advocate
▪ Erica Robertson | Business Entrepreneur & President & CEO, Adeptus Solutions
▪ The QAE Group | Elite Financial Advisors

Hosted by Dr. Magalie Emile-Backer | CEO, DRA & Co-Founder of IMÜRJ/HRA

📅 Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 6:30–8:00 PM EST | Zoom
💰 FREE to attend

🔗 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7L0UusfuTvq7PafVFS7gvQ

Know a woman who needs this conversation right now? Share this post. The right information at the right time changes everything.

March is Women’s History Month, and following International Women’s Day, Power of the Purse invites you to join a conversation about women, wealth, and financial empowerment. Fostering an Abundance Mindset: Women’s Journeys Toward Financial Freedom brings together women entrepreneurs and finan...

💰 It’s Time to Level Up Your Financial Future! 💰Are you ready to stop surviving and start thriving?Join Power of the Pur...
03/24/2026

💰 It’s Time to Level Up Your Financial Future! 💰
Are you ready to stop surviving and start thriving?

Join Power of the Purse for an exclusive virtual event: "Fostering an Abundance Mindset." We are bringing together a powerhouse panel of experts to help you shift your perspective, secure your assets, and build a legacy that lasts.

WHEN:

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST

WHERE:

Virtual Event via Zoom (From the comfort of your home!)

FEATURING OUR EXPERT SPEAKERS:

April N. Richardson, Esq. – Attorney, Entrepreneur, and Founder of DIRTY GIRL Legal.

Dr. Solanges Vivens – Healthcare Entrepreneur, Author, and Founder of Vital Management Team.

Wendy Etienne – Mortgage & Home Financing Specialist and Financial Literacy Advocate.

The QAE Group – Elite Financial Advisors

Hosted by: Dr. Magalie Emile-Backer – Moderator

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

✅ Wealth Mindset: Lessons from successful women entrepreneurs.
✅ Financial Strategy After Layoffs: Proactive steps to stay ahead.
✅ Generational Wealth: How to prepare the next generation for financial success.
✅ Interactive Q&A: Get your burning financial questions answered live!

Empower yourself. Build your community. Create abundance.

🎟️ Register Today: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7L0UusfuTvq7PafVFS7gvQ

March is Women’s History Month, and following International Women’s Day, Power of the Purse invites you to join a conversation about women, wealth, and financial empowerment. Fostering an Abundance Mindset: Women’s Journeys Toward Financial Freedom brings together women entrepreneurs and finan...

Reminder! Join us next Tuesday, July 1st for Part 2 Virtual Lender Panel, a FREE U.S. Small Business Administration SBA ...
06/26/2025

Reminder! Join us next Tuesday, July 1st for Part 2 Virtual Lender Panel, a FREE U.S. Small Business Administration SBA Financial Webinar Series at 3:30 PM -5:30 PM EST.

A HRA-OneDiaspora initiative.

Reminder! Join us TOMORROW for Part 1 of our FREE SBA Financial Webinar Series!Date: 6/17/2025Time: 3:30 PM ESTLocation:...
06/16/2025

Reminder! Join us TOMORROW for Part 1 of our FREE SBA Financial Webinar Series!

Date: 6/17/2025
Time: 3:30 PM EST
Location: Online – Zoom link in your email after registration!

Don't miss this opportunity to get insider tips directly from SBA experts to help grow and fund your business.

If you haven't registered yet, there's still time: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3y8s3OC9SDmQOoiGG55-kg

Presented by the HRA-OneDiaspora Initiative, this free 4-part series is designed to empower entrepreneurs with the tools to build, fund, and grow their businesses. In partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), each session dives into essential topics from access to capital to fed...

POP101 Free SBA Webinar 4-Part Series: Are You Lender Ready?Presented by the HRA-OneDiaspora Initiative, this free 4-par...
05/30/2025

POP101 Free SBA Webinar 4-Part Series: Are You Lender Ready?
Presented by the HRA-OneDiaspora Initiative, this free 4-part series is designed to empower entrepreneurs with the tools to build, fund, and grow their businesses. In partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), each session dives into essential topics from access to capital to federal contracting opportunities. Gain expert insights, connect with SBA leaders, and turn your vision into lasting wealth. Open to all. Don’t miss it!

Starts Tuesday, June 17th, 2025 @3:30PM EST via Zoom.
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/POP101SBA

Presented by the HRA-OneDiaspora Initiative, this free 4-part series is designed to empower entrepreneurs with the tools to build, fund, and grow their businesses. In partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), each session dives into essential topics from access to capital to fed...

We’re excited to invite you to our annual virtual Hurricane Season Briefing Call. This year, we are honored to welcome t...
04/21/2025

We’re excited to invite you to our annual virtual Hurricane Season Briefing Call. This year, we are honored to welcome the Direction Générale de la Protection Civile (DCPG), Mr. Emmanuel Pierre, for a timely and essential conversation on disaster preparedness and response in Haiti.

Dare: Thursday, April 24th
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM EST

Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/6t8i9Yx-S_esEcnnMoEXNA

We’re excited to invite you to our annual virtual Hurricane Season Briefing Call. This year, we are honored to welcome the Direction Générale de la Protection Civile (DGPC), Mr. Emmanuel Pierre, for a timely and essential conversation on disaster preparedness and response in Haiti.

Join Our Part 2 - Virtual Town Hall Webinar: HAITI NEXT: Shifting the ParadigmDate & Time: Thursday, April 17th from 4:0...
04/07/2025

Join Our Part 2 - Virtual Town Hall Webinar: HAITI NEXT: Shifting the Paradigm

Date & Time: Thursday, April 17th from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM EST
Hosted By: Haiti Renewal Alliance (HRA) - OneDiaspora, in partnership with the National Alliance for the Advancement of Haitian Professionals - NAAHP
Platform: Zoom Webinar

Haiti Next: Shifting the Paradigm is a global town hall bringing together Haitian leaders, diaspora change-makers, private sector pioneers, and international allies to redefine what sustainable development looks like for Haiti led by Haitians, powered by innovation, and fueled by investment. Like many others, this is a call to shift from dependency to dignity, charity to capital, and crisis to capacity.

Discussions:
Haitian Diaspora and Private Sector Filling the Aid Gap
The Power of Enterprise Funds and Investment Strategies
Real-World, Scalable Solutions (Colombia and Northern Ireland)

Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Pkr35eykT3C6LSy3qvFqEw

This global town hall brings together Haitian leaders, diaspora change-makers, private sector pioneers, and international allies to redefine what sustainable development looks like for Haiti led by Haitians, powered by innovation, and fueled by investment. Like many others, this is a call to shift f...

On March 8th, we gathered at the Renaissance West Hotel in Plantation, Florida for the Power of the Purse Financial Lite...
03/13/2025

On March 8th, we gathered at the Renaissance West Hotel in Plantation, Florida for the Power of the Purse Financial Literacy Retreat, and what an incredible experience it was! From insightful discussions to meaningful connections, we had a fantastic time engaging with South Florida women committed to financial empowerment and wealth building.

A heartfelt thank you to all our participants, speakers, and sponsors who made this event possible:
Cosy C. Joseph and the CLÉ Haitian Sisterhood
Wendy Etienne of loanDepot
Qasim Ellis and the amazing fellows of The QAE Group
Katiana Carre of

A special shoutout to our luncheon sponsor, Guylaine Saint Juste of NABA Inc. for your generous support!

Your contributions and participation made this retreat truly impactful. We look forward to continuing this journey of financial literacy, empowerment, and community-building.

See you all next time!

02/24/2025
Haiti Without AID: A Virtual Town Hall MeetingHosted: HRA, Haiti Policy House   Roots of Development Haiti Response Coal...
02/19/2025

Haiti Without AID: A Virtual Town Hall Meeting
Hosted: HRA, Haiti Policy House Roots of Development Haiti Response Coalition
Are you or your organization feeling the impact of the current USAID funding freeze? We want to hear from you! Join our Virtual Town Hall: “Haiti Without AID” this Tuesday, February 25th to share how your projects, missions, and communities in Haiti are coping—and to discuss strategies for moving forward.

What to Expect:
• Landscape overview of USAID’s past and current mandate in Haiti
• Real stories from organizations and community leaders on the ground
• Interactive Q&A with policy experts and aid practitioners
• Collaborative brainstorming on sustainable solutions for Haiti’s development

How You Can Get Involved:
1. Click to Register
2. Post Your Questions below or leave questions for speakers in the registration questionnaire.
3. Tag Your Network: Invite other NGOs, local leaders, and anyone passionate about Haiti’s future.

Your experiences matter—join the conversation and help shape the path forward for Haiti without aid.


You are invited to participate in the upcoming virtual town hall, Haiti Without AID, hosted by the Haiti Renewal Alliance (HRA), Haiti Policy House, Roots of Development, and Haiti Response Coalition (HRC). Discover fresh perspectives on charting a sustainable future for Haiti—beyond international...

02/04/2025

Email from Haiti Renewal Alliance Your Presence Matters! Join Our Virtual OneDiaspora Community Call: Introducing WelcomeNST, Harnessing the Power of Community Date & Time: February 4th at 6:00 PM EST

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