Going to Haiti was not an easy decision, but I felt a responsibility to shed light on the complex reality of the situation. My intention was never to sensationalize or perpetuate stereotypes, but rather to document the struggles and resilience of the people facing difficult circumstances. During my 48 hours in Port-au-Prince, I saw things that I’ve never seen before, and hope to never see again. But I also encountered stories of strength, hope, and unity in the face of adversity. This video aims to humanize a narrative often overshadowed by statistics and headlines. My hope is that seeing this real-life experience and meeting people eye-to-eye sparks conversations that contribute to a broader understanding of Haiti. And ultimately, a positive change for the future of this Caribbean nation that shows so much potential. Thank you for being a part of this journey.
@possiblle6672 Жыл бұрын
Wow. You are doing what most journalists wouldn't dare to do, props man. ✊✊
@tayzonday Жыл бұрын
Sometimes I wonder if you and Indigotraveler would ever want to collab or travel together. You both pioneer this type of journalism.
@MusicismoreImportant Жыл бұрын
Wow and they say USA is terrible
@sherribell4032 Жыл бұрын
You are a fantastic storyteller! ❤️
@rollingthunder8223 Жыл бұрын
How much did you pay those thugs to go into the danger zones ?
@btin1791 Жыл бұрын
I am Ethiopian and my heart bleed seeing this in Haiti; Haiti and Ethiopia were the only two nations who deafted the militerized and sofesticated European powers in 1800s! I hope Ethiopia and Haiti will figure out their internal problems and be prosperous and peacefull soon😌
@ETHIOHOPEMUSIC38 Жыл бұрын
yet akebai nek
@TiagoNYC Жыл бұрын
All Haitians and Ethiopians should move to the USA before Biden leaves.
@yir9383 Жыл бұрын
Yes
@riphnodorvilus Жыл бұрын
🇭🇹Souf pou Haiti A breath for Haiti
@jovenel-f6z Жыл бұрын
im hatian
@carleontafari Жыл бұрын
Dude I'm from Haiti. And the way you documented this with exceptional and honorable commentary with honest opinions, kudos to you. Glad you were safe. Big thanks to Sean for being notorious and composed. He really do save y'all lives. Thanks for visiting. 🇭🇹
@LackaBlacka-o1p Жыл бұрын
Tell him again I'm Haitian never in my life I would do some type of shit He brave though
@daphney_hey3142 Жыл бұрын
No he should focus about his country homeless, child sex trafficking, inflation. So thirsty for views and like such a loser👎🏾👎🏾👎🏾👎🏾
@nevadascaredme7436 Жыл бұрын
Take care of Haiti, it seems hard out there. I wish I could help more than I am.
@PalmtriniPalmtrini Жыл бұрын
I pray that one day Haiti 🇭🇹 will be a country that works for all it's citizens and not some...blessings from Trinidad and Tobago.
@robertholland7558 Жыл бұрын
Blessings to you fellow human!
@Tgungen10 ай бұрын
Sean might be the best guide one can ask for. He's just a such a nice guy that has all the right connections in a country such as Haiti. On top of that he's also aware of the gravity of the situation he and his country is in but also knows there really isn't anything for someone like him to do. If I didn't knew this was a real life documentary I'd just think he's a well written character played by a good actor.
@constancegreiner90610 ай бұрын
Sean for President of Haiti
@ShariceBurrows8 ай бұрын
He definitely is amazing for sure, and i love how well he speaks English.
@allowyou92258 ай бұрын
Love ❤ Sean !
@JackAShepherd8 ай бұрын
YES, I thought the same!
@Bozzyman28 ай бұрын
Looks like far cry 3 and Afghanistan
@St3zy-t7bАй бұрын
My heart broke into pieces after watching this video realized that I should be more grateful for what I have. Seeing those children experiencing that kind of life is horrible and heartbreaking. Hoping that oneday that country will be a happy place to live.
@rx800112 күн бұрын
it was a good place, the French built it, the more numerous blacks chased out the whites, wanted their independence and made it a pigsty.
@shazamrx13589 ай бұрын
I come from Somalia, a nation that spent 33+ years in civil war and is now slowly developing. Sending love and peace to the Haitian people. Bondye beni Ayiti! 🇭🇹💙🇸🇴
@Abdulaziz_12i8 ай бұрын
Ohh so nice Hore usoco walal
@1takemedia2388 ай бұрын
☝🏾😘merci ti Cherie bondye Beni 🙏🏿💯
@Abdulaziz_12i8 ай бұрын
@@1takemedia238 thanks
@mikephiri12568 ай бұрын
That's good news to know it's developing
@raedawn79918 ай бұрын
Bac to normal as can be the good lord and healthy ppl prayers and love ❤blessings from 🇨🇦
@ITS_MOTH8 ай бұрын
I was born in Haiti and adopted from there when I was 18 months old, I live in Michigan. I can’t even put into words how beyond grateful I am that I was adopted out of Haiti. Truly a miracle!🙏 Edit: I was born in 2002 and adopted out in early 2004. I'm 21 years old now and am in college. God is good
@sarahedwards28 ай бұрын
Two of my brother’s friend’s younger siblings were born in Haiti and adopted as babies in 1994 and 1995. Their sister was born in South Africa in 2003 and adopted the next year.
@louisbarrow46718 ай бұрын
I thought the USA is a bastion of white supremacy that oppresses POCs and where cops just wander around killing any POC they happen upon? Wouldn't it be better for a POC in Haiti where there are no white supremacists???
@ThuraAung-vs2oe7 ай бұрын
❤
@omrohit39987 ай бұрын
I'm 15 gonna be 16 on 6th April 2024
@isbe88107 ай бұрын
Typical Haitian, no love for their home country, that’s why the country is rotting away, this would never happen in the Dominican Rep, and it is located next door with somehow similar history.
@QuentinKarentino8 ай бұрын
The guide is awesome, seems like such a good guy, no wonder he's safe everywhere.
@JackAShepherd8 ай бұрын
I thought exactly the same... He seems like a good, level-headed guy... I remember I did a tour of the Rio favellas and our guide was so keen on trying to spook us, sensationalizing everything, etc.... This guy seems very genuine
@rushrush67548 ай бұрын
Being safe have nothing to do with good, he simply reach out to the gangs and inform them and pay them in advance. To the gangs he is a customer since he is a tour guide
@QuentinKarentino8 ай бұрын
@@JackAShepherd Yeah I imagine that ruined the experience some what, still sounds cool though!
@QuentinKarentino8 ай бұрын
@@rushrush6754 just the vibe I got, must be paying them some good money for everyone to acknowledge and greet him like that as he travels through.
@JackAShepherd8 ай бұрын
@@QuentinKarentino It wasn't :-( It felt like a human safari... The wealth disparity in South America is gross :-(((
@sss9354 ай бұрын
The person accompanying you seems very good person. He treated you well.
@willw3736Ай бұрын
They did treat him well. But in his revision of history, he left out the part where they killed millions of White people. And then after that Haiti has never recovered from being a prosperous country. Oops, I guess he forgot about that part 🙄. Gee, I wonder why? 🤔🤔
@rx800112 күн бұрын
How much was he paid so as not to ransom him?
@Entername-md1ev Жыл бұрын
Sean is one of the best guides I’ve ever seen (he was also indigo travellers guide for his Haiti series) and not even kidding, he basically saves lives of vloggers/tourists who go there. But yeah Haiti really is one of the most dangerous countries in the world you’re really brave for even filming in the first place, props to you Drew and stay safe!
@YanBrassard Жыл бұрын
He seems to understand the codes of Haiti perfectly, to know the gangs very well and to be respected by them. Best guide ever.
@rosy_monty234 Жыл бұрын
Maybe you should get a bit more information. Its not WHOLE haiti, its mostly port-au prince which is so broadcasted people forget its not the whole country.in many countries the capital is the safest but not here doesnt mean its haiti as a whole cities f.e okap, jeremi,labadee, saimt lui du sud, cap haitien just to name a few GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT!
@melaniegrace7707 Жыл бұрын
@@rosy_monty234 I don’t know my friend from Haiti left one of the wealthier areas many years ago because of kidnappings and refuses to ever go back
@DetectedChaos Жыл бұрын
one off??? hell, The most dangerous actually.
@ramonemiliochaconperdomo7225 Жыл бұрын
@@rosy_monty234well, Port-au Prince is around 35% of Haiti's population. If a big part of the country is THAT dangerous, you can say very well that the whole nation is a mess.
@001saucer6 ай бұрын
"be grateful for the life you live" damn straight, after watching this I will never EVER complain about where I live again.
@CaptainBuggyTheClown4 ай бұрын
Be grateful for your mother dying due to lack of healthcare in the richest country in the world. This oppression olympics shit is not going to improve their lives, or yours.
@Dreamyfr-_P4 ай бұрын
Me to
@kabreelgustavo1044 ай бұрын
Before watching rhe vid I was wondering how is it possible to do this without ending up on a docmentinreality
@anthonikatitus83884 ай бұрын
@@kabreelgustavo104 I live in Haiti and the thing is he went to the most he went to the capital in the capital has more problems the other parts of Haiti have no problems they're actually very beautiful so maybe some judging a book by its cover okay
@kabreelgustavo1044 ай бұрын
@anthonikatitus8388 no no I would like to live and this is nothing about judging a book's cover because the videos I see is in Hati and other countries aswell but that fact that it's recorded and able to be shown there's no need to judge a book by its cover its litterly the inside cover thats what I seen and I'm not risking something I have no idea about how safe it is when I know theres clearly lunatics out there that would litllery eat my flesh like im Jesus
@InYaDreamz2 ай бұрын
I have never seen a place this wretched in my entire life... this is heartbreaking to watch
@willw3736Ай бұрын
This country that is 80% ran by gangs is what our current administration just let hundreds of thousands of people in from. Let that sink in. 60,000 Haitians in a town in Ohio that only had 40,000 Americans living in. Do you think that 60,000 is going to form a gang eventually? You would be stupid not to think so. They all must go back home.
@JBags728 ай бұрын
This is no longer a travel channel. You’re officially the host of a documentary. Excellent work, top notch! 👍🏻
@Deionfits Жыл бұрын
I like this guide, Sean, he's brilliant and saved Drew many times preventing him from asking questions that could lead him to end up in big trouble and helping both of them to get out safe
@RazelolGaming11 ай бұрын
Yea
@alexdiaz159211 ай бұрын
I remember him in another KZbinrs video I forgot who it was tho
@mirawondafication573110 ай бұрын
Yeah, hope he is fine. He may have problems with his liver, though, as his eyes look a bit yellow. I hope he is able to check on and cure this.
@Mis_wangui10 ай бұрын
@@alexdiaz1592the indiogo travellers series?
@ANTSDONTV10 ай бұрын
@@alexdiaz1592indigo traveller
@williamramosTV Жыл бұрын
After visiting Haiti for more than 35 times in my life, the only thing I wish for Haiti is prosperity, peace and progression. As a Dominican I keep dreaming seeing more people enjoying all the beauty that Haiti has. All the good people I have met during my trips, the good food, their virgin beaches, their beautiful crystal clear rivers, and all their culture. I hope the people understand that Haiti is way more than gangs, bad things and natural disaster. Na wè pita, Ayiti
@dmcynwofficielrd8019 Жыл бұрын
You are an amazing person lèw ap ale pase pranm pita 💚💚💚
@nithperez8039 Жыл бұрын
william este tipo no sabe cabo haitiano tampoco labadee,el se fue a donde fue los demonios en la capital
I’m from Jamaica and watching this brings tears to my eyes I wish you could set up a go fund me so we can help some of those people in the slums. This also thought me how to be more grateful and appreciate what I have.
@khosiethabekhulu34972 ай бұрын
The fund me would work if someone would direct where it goes to.
@maincharacter1563 Жыл бұрын
As a young girl that grew up in Haiti and had to leave, thank you for shedding light on my people. Many of our own forgot about those on that beautiful land. I hope to go back one day and breath life into the Pearl of the Caribbean❤️
@mikosue8694 Жыл бұрын
Go back and change it, but all u people do is flee instead of trying to make it better. Hope and wishes won't do it, sorry to break it to you
@maincharacter1563 Жыл бұрын
@@mikosue8694 I literally said I hope to go back, good sir 😀
@ddbrink663 Жыл бұрын
were they better off as a french colony? It sure seems to be the case. How is it the other side of the island prospers while haiti is nothing but a island toilet?
@maincharacter1563 Жыл бұрын
@ReceiptBae ummm idk if u know ur history but France colonized Haiti, we became a Pearl after because we were the first slaves that took our independence from the greatest army ( at the time) and in doing so inspiring other slaves. The Pearl signifies the years after where Haiti thrived before our sociopolitical downfall.
@maincharacter1563 Жыл бұрын
@@ddbrink663 you have to take into account the greedy politicians that rule Haiti then and now, Aristide, Duvalier and more. They fooled the people into thinking they were for them but later revealed their true intentions. Maybe the DR had better leaders that us yh but calling Haitians trash is just plain rude.
@brianfreda641011 ай бұрын
I really love to see how Sean is showing Drew around. I first saw Sean in Indigo Travelers series on Haiti! Sean is such a great guy and an amazing guide. So glad he is willing to show KZbinrs around.
@Sierra_Polerina10 ай бұрын
Omg same I was like wait he looks familiar!
@lcfflc388710 ай бұрын
Yeah things haven't changed at all since that other video.
@yeshiyerege99549 ай бұрын
You compare from Ethiopa
@ChristineMitto8 ай бұрын
One thing mi caah seey gad really really gud eno luk at dat place called haiti it just turn a very bad place ok my god but this jurnalist brave ok but these ppl life of living is really ruff oh god ❤❤❤❤❤❤ all i can say peace an love for all these haitians
@MeekaWilling11 ай бұрын
As someone who lives in a under poverty line area in Australia watching this makes me feel extremely privileged and grateful
@hellloo995010 ай бұрын
L
@tibohoebrechts921010 ай бұрын
That’s how you get your kicks?
@chalinda510 ай бұрын
What are you talking about? That's not how I took that at all! Nobody watches this kind of content for kicks!
@hellloo995010 ай бұрын
@@chalinda5 I do lmao
@toogood4u4910 ай бұрын
Under poverty line area in Australia is a regular area in the Uk 😂 you definitely should be grateful
@jacquelinehall61982 күн бұрын
Oh My Gosh, this just must be the most frightening place I've ever seen you. Just have to say, my heart was in my mouth. It saddens me to see people living in such abject poverty. The lady at the end whose home was completely flooded, she has no home she could move to. Thank you Drew for yet another great video. Love from the UK 🇬🇧 😊😊😊😊😊
@lindsaydallemand4437 Жыл бұрын
Drew FINALLY❗️You are in my country. I have been watching you for years. You helped me develop the love for traveling. I patiently waited for you to share on the hardships in my country. Up close like this. Understandably you never did. I was low key disappointed but I understood because of your safety. It takes immense courage to shed light on the darker side of a nation, and I truly appreciate your efforts to bring attention to the struggles we face. While it may not be the image we want to portray, it is crucial for the world to understand the challenges we endure. By exposing these hardships, you are giving a voice to the voiceless and creating awareness that can lead to positive change. Your dedication to showcasing the reality of our country demonstrates your genuine concern for humanity. It is through acknowledging and addressing these issues that we can work towards a brighter future. Thank you for your compassion, empathy, and for using your platform to highlight the struggles faced by my fellow countrymen. Your efforts are not in vain, and I hope they inspire others to take action and make a difference. Thanks again for not forgetting my people. God will bless you!
@oscara.alvarado74718 ай бұрын
One of your BEST documentaries up to date. ---Haiti may be one of the most dangerous but the people living there are thee most heartwarming ,survivors in the whole planet.. Haitian people have this unchanged will of strength unchallenged by anyone worldwide.. They are a people who's humanity in the face of enormous challenges have a warm heart and a strong life energy.. Haitians will always be a people of respect for me because they teach me to remain strong when all seems lost..I will pray for Haiti and for the blessing of it's people. Thank you drew for this up to date documentary on what happening in Haiti ...2 thumbs up.
@edwinkubena99448 ай бұрын
Then move there if it is so great
@Only1Marth7 ай бұрын
Its just the capital but okay
@josephLindor-ki7op7 ай бұрын
You're right@@Only1Marth
@dresdi6 ай бұрын
@@edwinkubena9944 are you stupid? did you even read the comment?
@Nicolaer13again10 ай бұрын
I used to live in Haiti and the situation is getting worse and worse I’m grateful Sean being your guide because more worst things could’ve happen w Sean
@martinmodovieazuna33583 ай бұрын
Dude, you are brave!....as well as your assistance. Hope you have seen the condition how is it going on...share with the people around us and make it a better place to live in. God bless you 😊
@Smoovejerome11 ай бұрын
I’m in tears right now😢 I’m a Ghanaian 🇬🇭 and this is far far far worse than the poorest community in Ghana😢
@exannacelestine830411 ай бұрын
now the US want to send african to died instead to remove the kriminel gang how in powers now
@alboizino11 ай бұрын
And this is the absolute poorest in Haiti as well, I've seen worse in West and Central Africa and even some part if South Asia. There's this guy going around Lagos in Nigeria asking people how much they pay for their rent, visiting their place and then giving them some rent money before leaving, and keep in mind that some of those places in West and Central Africa are just poor but people still live a "normal life" on the other hand the places like these in Haiti are mostly abandoned places due to gang violence so people sont clean the streets, they don't remove the trash, they don't restore crumbling houses or paint them etc, there's no places in Haiti who people lives a normal life, that looks like that, you can see some other slums in Haiti like Jalouzi and you'll see poor people living there but it doesn't look like in this video, people don't live in crumbling houses, there might be trash but it's not that much etc just like slums in first world countries.
@Smoovejerome11 ай бұрын
@@alboizino 👍 are you Haitian?
@alexxendramoose672311 ай бұрын
@@alboizinolol Haiti is the poorest place on earth now. Your capital is literally worse than the poorest villages in Africa damm
@estherpierre676110 ай бұрын
@@alexxendramoose6723the capital is not the poorest as the world make you believe; however this part of the capital is the poorest in Haiti.
@ki-linpines6925 Жыл бұрын
Went to Haiti in 2010 as a volunteer after the earthquakes. I was working professional Search and Rescue in Colorado at the time and was able to get time off to fly over and assist. So sad to see the country hasn't changed much in 13 years. The people of Haiti are extremely beautiful and kind!!
@peun162 Жыл бұрын
Lots have changed actually, it became worse... I know since I'm Haitian, left the country in 2015 went back to visit after 7 years. IT'S WAAAYYY WORSE NOW
@michaelle8384 Жыл бұрын
It’s getting worst
@volooooo Жыл бұрын
Beautiful, kind and, dumb.
@hammiranda Жыл бұрын
Not all people
@leonardothefabulous3490 Жыл бұрын
"beautiful and kind!" You sound like a Hallmark card. There is NO "beautiful and kind!" among those a-n-i-m-a-ls. It doesn't get worse than Haiti.
@NotDemarcus10 ай бұрын
My family and I are Haitian and my grandfather frequently goes to Haiti to see friends and family, my grandmother has to tell him to not go because she is afraid of what will happen and I don’t blame her. She always tells me that she will never go back to Haiti again because of the violence. Praying for Haiti, and thank you for recognizing the people of Haiti like me.
@Sundara1509 ай бұрын
It's safe in certain areas, there's a community of white missionaries in Pignon (piyon) who never worry about the violence and crime. Most of the missionaries in Port au prince are moving to Pignon because of how safe it is. The majority of people who grew up in Port au prince don't even know that Pignon exist. They are so stuck up in the city life that they don't care about small towns so naturally they don't know about Pignon. However, most Missionaries are in touch with other missionaries and know where to go. It helps missionaries move safely. Every one is acting like Haiti is so dangerous when in reality it's Port au prince that has all the violence and fighting. You now why everyone in Pignon aren't worried about crime? Because the people in Pignon are serious about keeping the peace, gang members from Port au prince who attempt to hide in Pignon get unalived by the people in the community. Like Pignon there are many other safe areas in Haiti, usually small towns. My parents are missionaries, I've lived in Haiti my whole life so I know what it's like down here. The only time foreigners get kidnapped or caught up in gang violence is when they are in Port au prince, even then you'd still be untouched, you'd have to be in certain areas to be harmed. If you go to those areas and don't obey the rules you're done for. The majority of Haitians in the In the US or Canada are from Port au prince or Cap Haitian, which are cities in Haiti that are dangerous during these times. Your Grandfather will be totally fine if he avoids those cities. The problem is, the citie is what they are used to and so that's where they go. Also there's this fear among Haitians that if you come back to Haiti you might be unalived or harmed. That may be why your grandmother is afraid, Haitian who grew up in Haiti might understand what I'm talking about. So in reality, it depends on where your grandfather goes, and what beliefs your grandmother has. It's sad to see Haitians who are afraid to come down to Haiti because of what the media shows. My mom who is white (so she stands out ) was in Port so she could fly out out to get surgery, the same day there was a shooting she was on her way to the airport, she wasn't even scared. It literally depends on where you're at. It depends on where you're at. There are literally so many Asians and Europeans living in Port au prince who choose to live there. People who have come down to do some temporary work are literally choosing to come back and move down with all their stuff to live in Haiti because it's a beautiful country when you find the right places to live.
@wandaherring75268 ай бұрын
@@Sundara150well now the missionaries can’t even get food delivered because the gangs are taking all the necessities they need to operate.
@HardKoreUnikorn7 күн бұрын
Such beautiful people!!! Their smiles melt me, in such conditions ❤
@s-jay496911 ай бұрын
I’ve encountered some Haitians in my life, mostly at work. They are some of the hardest workers, joyful, kind, playful and caring. This contradiction blows my mind. After watching this, my respect for them goes up 10000… May God bless this country cuz this is tough 🙏🏼🇭🇹
@zipzonker157611 ай бұрын
Some of my best friends….. Dude, this scenario has played out all over the world. It’s Africans. Same scenario, same results.
@Mavuika_Gyaru11 ай бұрын
Yeah you wont find any harder worker than an immigrant from a developing country. Like imagine going from this to making 17 an hour working at walmart. I would be incredibly grateful
@souravupadhyay202910 ай бұрын
@@Mavuika_Gyaruyeah I think that too it's better to survive in a developed country with bread and butter then to live in haiti
@alvarenzavibes206010 ай бұрын
@@zipzonker1576What do you mean Africans? Do you live in Africa to know how we live? Is Haiti even in Africa? Check your facts dawg!
@AuroraTheGoddess10 ай бұрын
My sons father is from Port Au Prince Haiti he didn’t have it easy growing up they were very poor and violence was bad. There are some things he will not speak about regarding his childhood and as to how he was brought up because it was that bad. His father was murdered due to his best friends wife poisoning him. In Haiti the custom to get rid of ur husband is by poison 😳 my sons grandfather ate a sandwich meant for his best friend and he died from poisoning. He won’t eat at anyone’s house ever again and is picky of where he eats in public due to his father being killed. And don’t get me started about the gang violence he was subjected to growing up
@TheNinjaFam9 ай бұрын
Did anyone help the lady with the flooded house? That is so heart breaking.
@AzizAnimates9 ай бұрын
I dunno
@AuraGhostZz9 ай бұрын
I was thinking if enough people got buckets and emptied it out they might of fixed it and then some how plug the cracks that were making the water leak In there
@forgottonbabyforgottendeca14839 ай бұрын
I would say not
@lighting75088 ай бұрын
Maybe her family or community helped her. There is no government to speak of. These people are just simply not safe.
@deezelfairy8 ай бұрын
They probably 'cleared' her stuff out for her. Places like this are dog eat dog world.
@Terence.McKenna Жыл бұрын
There's only a handful of people that make content like this. You give people a real perspective of the world. Thank you, Drew.
@PoserGalore Жыл бұрын
Have you heard of Vice? This doesn’t compare.
@TySolo311 ай бұрын
Nah fr 🙏🏽❤
@GetLoose-bx2qr11 ай бұрын
@@PoserGalorethen go watch that sis 😂
@jerrybooker-bm4nu11 ай бұрын
I love this guy he's awesome
@Stonecoldalston10 ай бұрын
@@PoserGaloreI mean vice is a whole company with more resources
@gabriellemills46304 ай бұрын
As a Black American my heart goes out to Haiti. Their resilience during the slave trade end sense is an inspiration to Black people across the diaspora. It’s a shame that even after their victory France made them pay reparations for “lost property”
@analiafirpo5192 Жыл бұрын
As a Dominican, especially as a Dominican living in the US, my heart hurts for Haiti. I’ve been to Haiti as a child when the 2010 earthquake happened with my family and to still see my Haitian brothers and sisters suffering breaks my heart. I pray for the day peace and stability is brought to Haiti. No one should feel scared or live the way that they do in their own county. ❤️🙏
@drewbinsky Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing . Your comment means a lot
@ElizabethPerez-db1xc Жыл бұрын
Analia and Drew, I have been inside Haitian homes like that inside the Dominican Republic and I have also met Dominican families who live like this. It is heartbreaking because you cannot help everybody. I shall give an example of these conditions in the DR: Barahona batey central , la montañita area. The local sugar cane factory sucks up all the water and zinc homes have many children and no water. Plus the contamination and toxic ash ( cachispa) that covers their streets . Try aguas negras in Puerto Plata, or how ppl live on the rio Ozama in Santo Domingo. On the coast of Barahona the villages of Cienaga and Bahoruco haven't had water for over 2 months and now locals are dying of cholera. So Haiti is not alone, do not be bamboozled by the 5 star hotels in Punta Cana, just drive down the rd from the airport th Higuey and you will see. Poverty is the direct result of colonialism and neocolonialism. The white elite in Haiti who buy the weapons to arm the gangs are holidaying in the Dom Rep and if you met them you would never suspect their white arses of being murderous criminals. Money talks. Also research Gilbert Bigio.
@specimen967 Жыл бұрын
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@daphney_hey3142 Жыл бұрын
Dominican should mind their own business, most guns that goes thru Ayti come from the Dominican bother ,and O.N.U investigators find the president of Dominican republic abinader is financing terrorism in Haiti , to destroy Ayiti
@jeffmarcelyn589 Жыл бұрын
i'm liveing in haiti
@paulinedixon349010 ай бұрын
It’s so sad kids are living in these circumstances. No child deserves to be deprived of the basic things in life.
@Leviathan762-zh4lq9 ай бұрын
But muh colonialism bad white man bad
@israelnwanne84018 ай бұрын
Has William Jefferson Clinton visited Haiti he described as a paradise after the Clinton foundation squandered the money raised for the earthquake victims?
@aprilisthebestykit8 ай бұрын
I grew up like dis in Venezuela I thought it was normal tbh
@Loltroll88 ай бұрын
@@aprilisthebestykitit is normal for the grand majority of the world
@Liverpoolaveragefan8 ай бұрын
@@Loltroll8in Somalia it’s dangerous to own stuff outside in Mogadisho
@jeanseabolt586611 ай бұрын
I have been watching Drew for years and never seen him this nervous. Im glad you made it out safely.
@TyroneBlackman78 ай бұрын
Guess you didn't see him in Libya, a place where tourist visas are not issued, only business visas. Or when he visited Mogadishu, Somalia and had to keep moving around for his safety?
@NiniEJ7 ай бұрын
I know! I just said the same thing. He looks genuinely afraid.
@The_Trickster9Күн бұрын
I was born into poverty and we lived in a slum area but my dad always worked and my mom kept our shack clean and neat and made sure we kids got an education. She always said cleanliness is next to Godliness and made sure we nurtured pride in our humanity by living a clean and dignified lifestyle. The leadership in Haiti leaves much to be desired.
@sotiris6656 Жыл бұрын
as a Greek guy im nothing but grateful for Haiti,even though they're over 9k kilometeres away from my country they were the first ever country to recognise my country's liberation from ottoman empire in 1821
@marvel1101 Жыл бұрын
That is correct I'm glad you know history
@AC-yb2ee Жыл бұрын
💯
@MoisePicard-qp3tn Жыл бұрын
Vive L'Haïti Et Vive La Grèce!
@ladyfame1430 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for that knowledge
@carlosdesire5855 Жыл бұрын
It's crazy I remind someone that they don't believe it the Haitians were before they time for the last 50 years they paying for the price of Achievement have to think france will never forgive them because that's were the start of they Empire went down.
@ezraguinea8026 Жыл бұрын
It absolutely tore my heartstrings seeing Sean shed a single tear when explaining how the rain from the mountain floods homes at the bottom @ 26:36. I cried realizing how great I have it as an American and how ungrateful I can be sometimes. Made me feel pain hearing the words “Their used to it” over and over. I pray for haiti🇭🇹😞🤲🏽❤
@vexan743511 ай бұрын
you're not ungrateful, it's just you grew up in a different country
@NOTHINGULTIMATE11 ай бұрын
Sean is a very good and kind man it seems!
@haggartm11 ай бұрын
You dont seem ungrateful at all, You just didnt know about what was happening and its normal, i didnt know either
@Footballfan991211 ай бұрын
Because of usa everything happened
@Thelavendel11 ай бұрын
@@Footballfan9912 no it's actually your fault that it happened.
@Jenesi_Technology Жыл бұрын
Tears 😭 are flowing in my eyes to see how how my dear brothers and sisters are living in Haiti 🇭🇹😥
@naomib2334 Жыл бұрын
Thanks to the U.S. and the rest of European countries,add Canada
@kennethedwards386611 ай бұрын
This’s really a heartbreaking 💔
@michaeldunar898611 ай бұрын
@@naomib2334Y’all can never blame yourselves
@abulrex_h477110 ай бұрын
@@naomib2334yes they are the ones responsible for all that gun trafficking because we know damn well they could make it impossible but they allow it for their own benefit it’s the reason why shit like the cartel still exist because they allow it dumb ass kids really think the gov can’t take down the cartel lmaoo it’s actually funny
@Caribbean.Galaxy8 ай бұрын
@@naomib2334Haitians are gonna take accountability main enemy however is the French. DR fought against many invaders also and we thrived, there’s is no excuse
@GesanduDulawin-b5dАй бұрын
OMG respect to you and that Tour Guide. He seems so intelligent than the locals. Keep up the good work !!!!
@conrad1478 Жыл бұрын
No way! Sean was Nick’s (Indigo Traveller) guide as well! You should check out his Haiti series, they have some pretty good deep conversations about the state of things in the country
@khadijah3519 Жыл бұрын
Ikr☺️
@danielb27 Жыл бұрын
You queers will never understand what's going on
@thenim4963 Жыл бұрын
Came here to ask Drew if he was on his Indigo Traveller arc
@WPhilHigh Жыл бұрын
He’s the guide for about 10 other bloggers who’ve all.done.the.same.vlog
@danielb27 Жыл бұрын
@@WPhilHigh Government plant
@KuroiNaito05 Жыл бұрын
Hi Drew, I watched until the end, it makes my mind exhausted as well. I'm Filipino and I can relate to Haiti people as well because they're the same as well as Filipinos for being resilient. We had poverty too and I can relate to them and its just they're surrounded by bad people like gangsters, corrupt politician etc. They don't deserve to live like this, its too sad. I'm sure the country has a lot to offer its just I hope they will have freedom. Love from PH. 🇵🇭 ♥
@drewbinsky Жыл бұрын
Poverty is one thing, but when mixed with extreme danger, it becomes 10X worse :(
@packohub1145 Жыл бұрын
Drama mo manood ka na lang..WAG KANG MAGREKLAMO MAGING MATALINO KA SA PAGTRATRABAHO O NEGOSYO ..DRAMA MO
@thomasdemoor874 Жыл бұрын
Dude, I've been to both the The Philippines and Haiti and let me tell you something: Haïti is a 1000 times worse. What Drew saw was just a very short glimpse of that danger, the violence and the complete despair. It literally feels like you're on another planet, that's the best way I could describe it.
@jilianemorales2074 Жыл бұрын
Aahhh, the Philippines do not have “gang problems” like Haiti unless you consider the Philippine gov’t and military gangs.😂 Anyway, the problem with the Philippines is the corruption in politics; the lack of intelligence among politicians esp lawmakers; the ignorance of most people and the predilection to voting politicians because they’re good-looking or part of pop culture even though they have no idea about lawmaking, the constitution and geopolitics or foreign policy. It even goes as far as bringing this ignorance to America when Filipinos migrate to America and vote for the exact same politicians they would vote for at home. This is why California had turned into a third world hell-hole because the no. 1 voters are Filipinos. Same with Canada.
@wavemaker2077 Жыл бұрын
You are comparing Haiti to the Philippines. Are you on drugs?
@karisinpieces108 ай бұрын
You had one of the best Guides!😊
@Zambineaux3058 ай бұрын
Sean has been kidnapped 🙏🏽 we need to spread the word
@Zambineaux3058 ай бұрын
He’s free 🙏🏽 Arab was actually the target but Sean had stayed with him until he was released 🙏🏽
@CANAK03 ай бұрын
I left El Salvador 30 yrs ago. Between the civil war and the war of gangs never saw our country in peace ...now is so different I went there last April, I want to go back!😢❤
@tiiredDolliieeАй бұрын
My dad backpacked all over. His favorite was El Salvador, and Belize. I hope you get to enjoy your home country again some day. It seems the most beautiful places on earth are so corrupt. God bless you on your journeys ❤
@ArthurCSchaperMR Жыл бұрын
This is not just an excellent film, but this is essential documentary footage for the world at large to see what's happening in that war-torn country. 😮 Thank you for this service, Drew Binsky!
@theswitchkid Жыл бұрын
I was adopted in 2006 at 4 years old from Port au Prince. My family are from Citè Soleil. I have been to Haiti twice, in 2012 and 2015. I LOVE my home and my people, but the conditions are so scary and sad. I hope to see Haiti prosper and be strong again!❤️💙🤍
@carlosdesire5855 Жыл бұрын
Yes wasn't like that 50 years ago
@User6940p411 ай бұрын
@@carlosdesire5855shut up
@bbalderston12511 ай бұрын
1804💪🏿 Extorted and played with ever since.
@zipzonker157611 ай бұрын
Unless they’re occupied by a white country that’s never going to happen. Ever.
@omrohit39987 ай бұрын
I'm 15 gonna be 16 on 6th April 2024
@emaniicharles96 ай бұрын
My father is there and the worst part is I have no way of knowing if something happens to him he refuses to let me come see him till this day
@fielquispevillalva30854 ай бұрын
Cpnfia y ora a Dios ,.no hay nada imposible
@jettgjr312 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear that bro.i will pray for y'all.me andy father are like twins.lol.love him with all of my heart.i watch Miami hurricane games with him every weekend when college football is on
@drummerdoingstuff50202 ай бұрын
Hope you get to see your pops again soon
@Katharina-rp7iq2 ай бұрын
Respect his advice, do not go there. Not knowing the rules is the most dangerous in an unsafe area.
@SlimGfromPC6 күн бұрын
I am never ever complaining about anything again
@TheReturnoftheNative9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for having the courage to do this video and show the world what the media doesn’t.
@coderMoha Жыл бұрын
I had a good day until I watched this video. This is really sad. I have never seen living conditions like these. Oh Haiti! I hope to one day see a peaceful, united and thriving Haiti. ❤to you all.
@moderngrandma3452 Жыл бұрын
I think before clean up etc first start with the minds of the people in this country. This country is another level in terms of crime and imagine without a President for two years. Pray for this country.
@sheredy343 Жыл бұрын
Are you suriname
@OpinionatedGlobalCitizen Жыл бұрын
@@moderngrandma3452Somalia spent decades without a president but didn't reach this level😢
@anelisaqase1168 Жыл бұрын
@@moderngrandma3452❤
@carlosdesire5855 Жыл бұрын
Call resistance on your homeland if were under someone else they would give up
@dan_code Жыл бұрын
I am in Africa. Seeing our brothers and sisters like this absolutely breaks my heart.
@crishnaholmes7730 Жыл бұрын
How is it
@dan_code Жыл бұрын
Not that bad as the media puts it.@@crishnaholmes7730
@OpinionatedGlobalCitizen Жыл бұрын
Me too
@carlosdesire5855 Жыл бұрын
Don't be when you beat colonization come at A price it will fix itself
@naomib2334 Жыл бұрын
Yes the colonizers never left Haiti alone Haiti wasn't always like that
@eliZepetoshellyАй бұрын
I am Haitian and I just got back to America 6 months ago and my heart bleeds cuz I have family there i feel so proud of my self cuz I can understand the language
@josueveguilla9069 Жыл бұрын
Stay safe out there, Drew Binsky. We don’t want to lose you.
@JARARTVIDEO Жыл бұрын
I spent a total of 6 months in Haiti in the mid 90's. Two visits staying at a mission that ran a home for orphaned children. I had the opportunity to paint murals at the mission as well as at a school in city sole and church in Port au Prince. I also spent time in the North working with dental teams and doctors. I was in my early 20's at the time and the experience changed my life forever. it opened my eyes to what poverty is and life is in a 3rd world country. Haiti has always had a place deep in my core since that time. I was fundamentally affected by this country and its people... I must say this video breaks my heart. I'm deeply saddened and utterly shocked to see how bad it is right now. It was bad then but I could not have imagined the state it is in now. This update has brought me to tears and left me checking my own reality reminding me of truly how blessed my life is. Sadly, I am assuming that It has become so unsafe that most mission work and humanitarian organizations have left. Thank you for risking your safety and comfort to make this video Drew....Its a true wake up call to me. I will always love Haiti and the Haitian People and hold hope but this truly feels hopeless to see. AYITI SE YON BEL PEYI. BONDYE EDE AYITI!!
@dylankirschenman7297 ай бұрын
Sean, the guide/fixer in the video was kidnapped around a month ago alongside KZbinr “yourfellowarab/arab” who snuck into Haiti because, no one is allowed to travel there rn. Arab was going there to interview ex Haitian police officer turned Gang Leader (“BBQ”) who is the man who broke out 4,000 prisoners and currently runs Haiti. BBQ is so powerful and feared the president of Haiti fled the country and resigned from his position. BBQ guaranteed them safe passage, but Haiti is controlled by 5 different major gangs. They all get along/speak to eachother. But in the end, they do what they want. Sean and Arab were pulled over by police who then pointed weapons at them, handcuffed them and put bags over their heads. Later, they arrived at a small compound with barbed wire surrounding the perimeter and armed guards everywhere. They were placed in a shack, at this point it settled in, Sean and Arab were officially kidnapped. They were then greeted by notorious Haitian gang leader (lanmou Sanjou AKA “The King”) 1 of the 5 gang leaders of port au prince haiti, he is currently #1 on the fbis most wanted list in Haiti. Sean immediately starts thinking of escape plans and manipulating his captors. Arab plays the position of entertainment and also manipulates his captors. The king takes a special liking to them, to the point that eventually he isn’t able to even look them in their eyes when he’s threatening them and asking for cash. Arab and Sean are allowed their phones at certain points in the days, where they were told to contact family and tell them they’re kidnapped for ransom. On the outside, Arabs brother gets to work and gathers as much money and intel on the location they were held captive as he could. He had $300,000 ready the very next day after they were kidnapped. But, he knew he couldn’t give it up easily, because they will then ask for more money knowing he’s loaded. So they play it safe and stall day by day. On the outside their families are worried and sleepless. On the inside Sean and Arab are playing their parts manipulating and pleasing their captors. They were held captive for 17 long days and only released after paying $38,000 out of the original $600,000 that was asked for the ransom because Arab decided to make his kidnapping public to the world which went viral all over the internet, the article also implicated BBQ as the captors. The publicity spooked the king. On top of that the king recieves a call from none other than BBQ who tells The King. If he does not release them today that he will go to war with him and his people, because bbq doesn’t kidnap and it was ruining his name, Arab has a 3 hour interview on his channel explaining the whole kidnapping. And yes, he said Sean is a very good and smart man and that Sean had also thought out many escape plans and manipulated the kidnappers/guards. Sean also has a wife and a daughter who were very worried about him and The King also attempted to kidnap Sean’s wife and daughter as well, trying to convince him by saying/asking where they lived and that he would give them money and take care of them. In reality he was planning to abduct them as well. Luckily he was unable to. Eventually the pair was released safely and untouched. Apparently the kidnappers took a real liking to Arab and Sean because they treated them with respect and manipulated them into thinking they were friends. Arab will be releasing videos of the kidnapping, he snuck some videos inside of captivity and videos before and after the kidnapping. Coming soon. In the end, W Sean. He’s a great fixer and a great man. And I’m sure his family is beautiful and relieved to have him back.
@combinatious35087 ай бұрын
people keep saying its fake
@RubbingPotatoes7 ай бұрын
It's why Haiti is and will remain a sh hit hole. People too afraid to give aid because of stuff like this. They do it to themselves.
@Gloria-klim7 ай бұрын
thanks so much for this summary. really glad they are safe. read all through and it was breathtaking.
@karlakyoshi6 ай бұрын
I’m so glad they’re both safe, I’ll definitely check Arab’s video about it
@Hood-boi0_06 ай бұрын
@@combinatious3508its not how would arab plan all these out😂😂 its impossible and now we know lanno sanjou aint a trusty guy
@tc96097 күн бұрын
All these young able bodies men, doing nothing, and there’s so much to do. It’s crazy to me that, these men don’t think to organize themselves, and clean up the place, build roads, plant food. Just run around, shooting each other, hanging around. Crazy complete insanity
@melc50009 ай бұрын
The rice lady and her baby 😢 Brought tears to my eyes... Dear god, let no human be hungry
@missOTTERBABY8 ай бұрын
😢😢😢
@bluekids56228 ай бұрын
😢😢😢
@Giveaway_1338 ай бұрын
😓😓
@brianmoran11967 ай бұрын
I'm a bit peckish now actually
@cdes17767 ай бұрын
Sadly, due to malnutrition, the mum may not have been able to produce enough for the infant too.
@That2jguy Жыл бұрын
As a haitian i appreciate the way bro went and documented the harsh truth of the situation they are living in. Respect 🇭🇹
@johncane230411 ай бұрын
What happened to ur police
@kaybee102511 ай бұрын
They created their own misery.
@That2jguy11 ай бұрын
@@johncane2304 They might as well not exist, Most of them are very corrupt and even have ties with gangs. Since there is an almost non existent government basically all of them are underpaid and even work without any pay many times so a lot quit, or just put on the clothes for decoration. But there are still a committed few of them who continue doing their jobs even in these conditions.
@johncane230411 ай бұрын
@@That2jguy if only U.S is committed to invade haiti ,it would easy for them to take it from the gangs..
@jhondesir81089 ай бұрын
@@kaybee1025no they didnt most of them didnt ASK to live like this gang members took over their streets and took whay they had told me i went their as a baby it was perfect hot clear after the uhhhhh president was assisted it got even more back you cant really say anything about hatiti if u dont really know the fucking history sorry to sound rude
@Treviso1005 ай бұрын
Just terrible. I feel so sorry for those people. And it likely won’t be getting better anytime soon. And that guy who took you around is awesome. I hope you paid him well!
@janetmcbee2 ай бұрын
💜 Yes! I agree with all you said! 👏👏👏
@roblexwilson57012 ай бұрын
Dont worry. Theyll be inhabiting your local township soon. Youll have every opportunity to open your doors to them 😉
@klk753Ай бұрын
@@roblexwilson5701 why the sarcasm? People can’t feel sorry for them?
@babekblaziaan2 ай бұрын
This is my first time coming across your content and I am in absolutely awe . I am of Haitian descent on my father side I find this video very eye opening and informative . I am very sad to see the reality of others suffering. Harsh reality of others and others want to look down and belittle Haitians .This is an eye opener for me to be grateful for what I have because it’s others who doesn’t have anything . I pray better days come for Haiti all as a whole country and all of us as individuals. We have so much potential . I pray 🙏🏾 . Those young men have many opportunities and blessing on the way . Those young men are so handsome .
@taylorjones7174 Жыл бұрын
Sean seems like a great guy- and guide. I saw Nick’s series, too! Sean kept him safe and informed us along the way of the history of things. Great video Drew! ❤ Stay safe!
@pedrobelmont8496 Жыл бұрын
Haiti is probably worse than Afheganistan! I had a Haitian friend that taught me French..
@stevemcmillan22137 ай бұрын
Man. I cried because I had no shoes... then I met a man with no feet. Genuinely eye-opening and courageous. I think that I'd do everything I could not to bring kids into that world.
@michelwallace9086 ай бұрын
I'm here after watching the update about sean and him sharing his story but what I have to say is I love Sean's spirit. Even in the midst of imminent harm, he is always positive! When drew asked him about the worst that could happen, he didn't only give an authentic response but he assured him that even then, they would be ok. Bro... i don't know the giy but he has my respect fully! Drew, kudos to you as well bro. You gained a new sub because of how authentic you are. I won't call names but I've watched other youtubers who've been there where you were but in some way, shape or form, they make it about them. Keep being real my brother... I, as one person, may be insignificant but the day you lose me as a sub is the day youtube no longer works!
@jonathancurley68353 ай бұрын
My heart bleeds 😢
@viktorhosek61123 ай бұрын
Good job man. Full respect to this work!
@JimmyKibuswa-n6l Жыл бұрын
Kenya is sending it's troops to Haiti to try and restore peace. I wonder how things will unfold for them. My heart bleeds for Haiti. May they find peace and prosperity. Thanks Drew for visiting and shedding light on the life of Haitians. ❤
@crystalmckenzie-wn4hh Жыл бұрын
On November 11, 1831, after a rushed trial and conviction, an enslaved Black man named Nat Turner was put to death by rope,to the neck, to a tree in Jerusalem, Virginia, after being convicted of leading a revolt against his enslavers.
@Jacky-ww6yp11 ай бұрын
If Ruto send his troops here it likely their bodies will be returned to the country with few weeks if not hours
@Patrick-yh5yd11 ай бұрын
Biden says "WHO CARES"?
@ann-mariegabbidon119311 ай бұрын
Kenya is acting on behalf of the western world
@BestBecky7811 ай бұрын
@Patrick-yh5yd and what does Canada and France say??
@rach.webb196911 ай бұрын
I visited Haiti for a mission trip right after the earth quake over 10 years ago. Absolutely changed my life. Our principal got asked to help stitch up a man who walked miles after being attacked by a machete. We rode TapTaps and the kids would jump up and hang on the windows to ride down the road with us. There may be a lot of gang violence and Haiti may be viewed negatively a lot, but the people truly have the kindest hearts there. Would love to go back some day.
@ducciwucci10 ай бұрын
ew, missions. no one needs your jesus in port au prince, got that? stay home and quit your savior tourism.
@benzandpour9 ай бұрын
Spreading Christianity ✝️
@blad89s659 ай бұрын
The only way to help Haiti is for them to seek asylum in Senegal literally any African country is doing better then haiti that’s the only help that can be done I’m surprised this idea has never came up
@TheMessenger33.9 ай бұрын
Jesus can bring peace💯
@blad89s659 ай бұрын
@@TheMessenger33. Jesus wants no part in whats happening in Haiti
@erosthewaterfall9937 Жыл бұрын
Sean seems like such a chill guy, he is so reassuring
@bbvcck4 ай бұрын
The little man had an Italian Audax shirt, he is from Chile.
@davideweir24739 ай бұрын
The guide was super, inspiring confidence in every stuation. Respect to you Drew for going there and showing us this.
@DeztinyDanze10 ай бұрын
I use to work for many cruise ship lines and Haiti was one of my favorite ports. There cultural shows were the best I have seen. The people were very loving and full of life and hope. But seeing this video crushes my heart. I will keep them in my prayers and look for ways to help them. God bless Haiti and her people.
@lorikendrick5076 Жыл бұрын
I'm horrified to see all the children living there. I feel so badly for the lady with the flooded house. Thank goodness you got home safe, and thank you to your guide for keeping you that way.
@hammiranda Жыл бұрын
And they worst part is they continue to have kids even living under these conditions 😢
@Me_aka_Katy Жыл бұрын
@@hammirandabecause they don’t use protection, and they need their kids to work for them as they get older😢
@GamingCentralTV111 ай бұрын
@@hammirandafunny enough typically lower income households have more kids. I have no clue why life works that way, but im assuming its so the kids can work. Even in the US it wasn't uncommon several decades ago to have 8+ siblings.
@Cbd_7ohm11 ай бұрын
@@hammirandaThat is how poverty works. There is an inverse relationship between wealth and birth rate.
@ThisStoryMattersКүн бұрын
These videos are amazing. ❤
@ednaco235510 ай бұрын
It's so brave of you Drew to explore and show the life in Haiti, praying for your complete safety everytime you travel on dangerous countries 🙏🏻
@Jeweldoeshair8 ай бұрын
Rewatching this now and I’m glad you made it out safe drew. Prayers for Sean and his safe return to his family as well as Arab ❤
@islandgal25838 ай бұрын
I’m soooo glad Sean’s live was not put in jeopardy because of a “KZbinr’s bravery test” to want to be documenting Haiti at this time with such a degree of civil unrest 😐 To Sean I pray his country rises again and you become a #1 tour guide and show the real culture and beauty of your country 🙏🏾
@nicola.g2228 ай бұрын
Kinda crazy that you said this 2 weeks ago and now it's just gone public that he was abducted 2 weeks ago with another KZbinr. Hope he is rescued safely asap 🙏
@thwalesproductions7 ай бұрын
That's the issue now, gangs now know he is giving foreigners tours of these areas, making him a large target. Hopefully he will be safe @@nicola.g222
@dylankirschenman7297 ай бұрын
Sean was kidnapped about a month ago along side KZbinr “yourfellowarab/arab” who snuck into Haiti because, no one is allowed to travel there rn. Arab was going there to interview ex Haitian police officer turned Gang Leader (“BBQ”) who is the man who broke out 4,000 prisoners and currently runs Haiti. BBQ is so powerful and feared the president of Haiti fled the country and resigned from his position. BBQ guaranteed them safe passage, but Haiti is controlled by 5 different major gangs. They all get along/speak to eachother. But in the end, they do what they want. Sean and Arab were pulled over by police who then pointed weapons at them, handcuffed them and put bags over their heads. Later, they arrived at a small compound with barbed wire surrounding the perimeter and armed guards everywhere. They were placed in a shack, at this point it settled in, Sean and Arab were officially kidnapped. They were then greeted by notorious Haitian gang leader (lanmou Sanjou AKA “The King”) 1 of the 5 gang leaders of port au prince haiti, he is currently #1 on the fbis most wanted list in Haiti. Sean immediately starts thinking of escape plans and manipulating his captors. Arab plays the position of entertainment and also manipulates his captors. The king takes a special liking to them, to the point that eventually he isn’t able to even look them in their eyes when he’s threatening them and asking for cash. Arab and Sean are allowed their phones at certain points in the days, where they were told to contact family and tell them they’re kidnapped for ransom. On the outside, Arabs brother gets to work and gathers as much money and intel on the location they were held captive as he could. He had $300,000 ready the very next day after they were kidnapped. But, he knew he couldn’t give it up easily, because they will then ask for more money knowing he’s loaded. So they play it safe and stall day by day. On the outside their families are worried and sleepless. On the inside Sean and Arab are playing their parts manipulating and pleasing their captors. They were held captive for 17 long days and only released after paying $38,000 out of the original $600,000 that was asked for the ransom because Arab decided to make his kidnapping public to the world which went viral all over the internet, the article also implicated BBQ as the captors. The publicity spooked the king. On top of that the king recieves a call from none other than BBQ who tells The King. If he does not release them today that he will go to war with him and his people, because bbq doesn’t kidnap and it was ruining his name, Arab has a 3 hour interview on his channel explaining the whole kidnapping. And yes, he said Sean is a very good and smart man and that Sean had also thought out many escape plans and manipulated the kidnappers/guards. Sean also has a wife and a daughter who were very worried about him and The King also attempted to kidnap Sean’s wife and daughter as well, trying to convince him by saying/asking where they lived and that he would give them money and take care of them. In reality he was planning to abduct them as well. Luckily he was unable to. Eventually the pair was released safely and untouched. Apparently the kidnappers took a real liking to Arab and Sean because they treated them with respect and manipulated them into thinking they were friends. Arab will be releasing videos of the kidnapping, he snuck some videos inside of captivity and videos before and after the kidnapping. Coming soon. In the end, W Sean. He’s a great fixer and a great man. And I’m sure his family is beautiful and relieved to have him back.
@ajourdain8093Ай бұрын
I've been to Haiti 7 times, and it's like another planet... but those are my people. Much respect to you Drew for taking such a risk to show a side of life that most people who watch your channel might not otherwise know.
@atutor1 Жыл бұрын
This wasn't a KZbin video. This was top notch journalism. I hope more people are inspired to help because of this video. As someone who travels the world and makes interesting videos about it, hats off to how well you got access and put this together.
@cocunotcracca Жыл бұрын
The problem with you travelers. You guys only go in bad places in country and never show their beauty.
@AHK444 Жыл бұрын
Facts
@yeetnama909411 ай бұрын
"help?" Everytime we "help" Africans no matter where on the map, it always ends up WORSE situation. They are incapable of self Governing because white saviors keep trying to run in there and fix it for them. Why would you dig your heels in and commit to making the same stupid mistake over and over again? 😅 We need to leave them ALONE and allow them to save themselves. To make mistakes and learn from them. The reason they have guns and sophisticated western weaponry and technology is because WE gave it to them to oppress their own people with and to commit more crimes with. Another stupid mistake. The American Democrats have caused enough damage to Haiti. I wouldn't be surprised if the President was murdered by Corruot American President to cover up the crimes his party committed there after earthquake
@masterciaraxo423811 ай бұрын
@@yeetnama9094 It ends up worse because anything boring dirty white surpremacist touch ends up being perverted and exploited, sadly.
@berryriche6066 Жыл бұрын
@drewbinsky. I am Haitian and I am a big fan of yours. I have been inspired by your stories to start traveling the world as well. Please be safe!
@drewbinsky Жыл бұрын
🙏🏼
@hudaumarcathcart397 Жыл бұрын
Can u tell me more about the conflict in your country please , i just moved to America and I Wana know the real reason behind black people shooting each other
@bbghoul_x Жыл бұрын
@@hudaumarcathcart397disrespectful
@DaCutieNation Жыл бұрын
@@hudaumarcathcart397ignorance. Period. And you are safe as long as u live in a safe neighborhood. Money and color lines rule America.
@Billybobble1 Жыл бұрын
That was heartbreaking to watch, seeing what it's like at ground zero is completely sobering. I hope Haitian people can work together to give themselves the life they deserve, while they battle each other nobody wins. Drew you have some kahunas for going there, but I am thankful you did and thankful to your escorts for their hospitality and keeping you safe ☮♥
@drewbinsky Жыл бұрын
🙏🏼🙏🏼
@jmwasp Жыл бұрын
Imagine what could happen if they created some sort of North American coalition to go in there and restore order etc.
@MementoMori1000 Жыл бұрын
@@jmwasp America already did in the 90s and all they did was kill and rape haitian girls thousands of children missing and thousands more as young as 11 left impregnated by us and un troops not to mention it was a foreign backed Colombian hit squad that assassinated the president and the clinton foundation raised billions in 2010 for them only to essentially steal it all build a couple cardboard houses and steal more kids. learn the actual history before suggesting that the Haitian people endure more abuse.
@MementoMori1000 Жыл бұрын
@@jmwasp on top of that haiti has the worlds second largest iridium deposit so when learning that it becomes painfully clear why foreign intervention has only left it worse off if the country is too busy starving and fighting for clothes how will they ever realize how much money is under their feet being siphoned by arab corporations as we speak.
@mick-berry5331 Жыл бұрын
I am saddened to see all this violence going on in a country which could be paradise and a rich tourist destination. I lived in Port au Prince for two years 43 years ago. It was very safe then, although people got killed by the government back then. But you didn't see it. 😢😊
@Jamesly884 ай бұрын
Yoh man. Haiti is not only Port-au-Prince. It's 27750 km2. Honestly you only went to Port - au - Prince but do not put in your mind that you really know Haiti. As a young haitian i'm living a quiet life in the south of the coutry. It's clean everywhere, no gangs, no guns shots every second, i'm lawyer and i'm businessman too. Haïti for ever 🇭🇹
@shompthompson72393 ай бұрын
For now.
@Jamesly883 ай бұрын
@@shompthompson7239 just whatever !
@luvkiki4442 ай бұрын
@@shompthompson7239that was not needed.
@nyimasetousillahsillah8393 Жыл бұрын
Drew isn’t scared of dangerous things, danger is scared of Drew.
@elmiabdul9538 Жыл бұрын
Trust me bro he’s scared and b*tches about everything looool see you serious
@connoisseuroftigolbitts Жыл бұрын
Who are we kidding? Drew was shaking in his boots 😂
@qbuw Жыл бұрын
did we watch the same video? cus bro was scared as hell throughout the entire 31 minutes
@po1arz352 Жыл бұрын
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@po1arz352 Жыл бұрын
@@qbuwjoke
@yumifl.51337 ай бұрын
Drew, your last words in this video was excatly what I was thinking the whole time I watched this. I am definitely most grateful for the life that I am living and that my family is living. It is so sad to see these young kids and all the people living in not only poverty, but around constant gang violence and threat. Terribley heart breaking and not fair at all. As always thank you for the wakeup call. I always learn alot from your channel and your videos.
@lionheart29824 ай бұрын
You see the power of genetics now?
@Rockerlady Жыл бұрын
I am grateful for people like Drew and Nick who risk their lives making these videos. Local guides like Sean are so brave. It makes me sad that in 2023, we still have conflict like Israel/Palestine/Arab countries, Sudan, Venezuela, Afghanistan, Yemen, etc. Then there is the extreme corruption and poverty of places like Haiti, Cuba and Central America, where gangs have so much control. Hell, even here in urban America, you have street gangs in "inner cities" who intimidate and prevent progress for the residents. Just wrong.
@bitheap-tech2 ай бұрын
The fact that msm tries to say that Haiti is nice, is crazy!
@LetEmCook774Ай бұрын
Get ur facts right as a haitian American port au prince is mainly the city that is most dangerous it has the biggest population if u visited other places in Haiti you would see a big difference
@AfricanDominican11 ай бұрын
Wow, I just watched this from start to finish. Thanks for the insightful documentary. So sad but a great eye-opener. Prayers for Haiti and the people of Haiti 🇭🇹.
@romans012811 ай бұрын
Question why are you appropriating Dominican identity ? I be seeeing you under machos page talking bs you are African tf
@giftsaboro29059 ай бұрын
Me too 😢I thought Nigerians were suffering but after watching this video I realized that Nigerians are enjoying 😢so sad
@LoLoLifeinFlorida Жыл бұрын
My best friend is from Haiti his family moved to the US when he was in his teens. He has become an engineer and his sister a doctor! Any time I wine about how I can't do something he reminds me that I'm the USA I can do anything. He came from nothing with his family and had to every opportunity to become successful in life. We don't really appreciate what we have here in America.
@mattk051611 ай бұрын
I've seen alot both in life and in videos. But seeing the helpless look on that older lady whose house was flooded really made me tear up :( Bless up Haiti. You'll rise like a Phoenix out of the ashes.
@suzanbrowning39802 ай бұрын
What happened to all the “Hilary” money that was donated?!???
@juaneramirez33502 ай бұрын
Went to weapons for gangsters
@SMOI29299 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking this journey … am from Jamaica in NY. Had no idea it was that bad in neighboring Haiti. Heard of it but the actually existence is unbelievable. God bless and protects you always.
@TheRenaissanceAmazon8 ай бұрын
Yes it is, Haitians try to act like it’s not.
@Veronica_Boer11 ай бұрын
My heart is in pain not only for the adults, but especially for those beautiful children with no chance of a decent future.
@starg78510 ай бұрын
I am from Haiti. I just cried like a baby watching this. All this people with millions and Billions of dollars don't seem to help. This is beyond sadness 😢. Great video and you are very brave.
@biodiversityfanatic24549 ай бұрын
What do you think about Cuba being Haitian? French/American capitalism has done great harm to Haiti from what I can tell.
@mariarod69988 ай бұрын
They don’t care
@mariarod69988 ай бұрын
What did u expect ? U act like only Haiti street filthy what about other countries
@starg7858 ай бұрын
@@biodiversityfanatic2454 so has America
@sofiamarinmolina90638 ай бұрын
You have beautiful country I have been in the real Haiti in 2017 and went on cruise to labadee and it’s said having such beautiful places but the cruises or tourism doesn’t help out
@jamesgreen40144 ай бұрын
My heart breaks for Haiti 🇭🇹 the people are so kind and so humble despite their misfortunes and lot of them still have smiles on their faces even when their house flooded. We’re way too spoiled in America - it’s the end if the world when a barista screws up your pumpkin spiced latte and then post it online..we have our problems like everyone else but we should always think about the other people that may have it worse. Amazing documentary bro. Keep them coming 👍❤️👏
@ItaAndyOfficial6 ай бұрын
Omg I felt so bad for the old lady 😓 I sure hope everything got sorted out and she is in a better house/place.
@Mecduhall91 Жыл бұрын
I lived in Haiti for 3 years (I’m American) and I still travel back and forth, I’m happy you came and experience but I have mixed opinions considering I’m a solo traveler. Although the capital can be a little rough, I seen it get much calmer outside of the capital in places like jacmel, cap Haitian, and petit goave, I plan on making a return there permanently I built a house 🏡 and I just find life there easier for me. I hope you enjoyed your stay mr brinsky Fun fact: *MY FIRST TIME IN HAITI SEAN DROVE ME TO PETIT GOAVE*
@robertjuarez2291 Жыл бұрын
It’s cool you plan on moving there but I hope you plan to help out the community if you do. Us Americans move into other countries for our sole benefit but forget about our neighbors condition. Peace and love
@Mecduhall91 Жыл бұрын
@@robertjuarez2291 honestly it’s not 100% bro I might end up going to French Guiana or Martinique
@Ange-yi2go Жыл бұрын
I fully agree, for this reason prefer how Polish people showed Haithi ❤❤❤ you must watch it guys, vloger calls Bezplanu on KZbin, there are English subtitles ❤❤
@crishnaholmes7730 Жыл бұрын
@@Mecduhall91do you have family background to Haiti
@Mecduhall91 Жыл бұрын
@@crishnaholmes7730 nope I am américain 100000% I went to Haiti as a stranger and got married
@MieLiemann46756 ай бұрын
I can't imagine how intense you must've felt the whole time, massive respect Drew
@derrickl1977Ай бұрын
Wow bro this is amazing work. I could see so much anxiety on your face and even though I know you’re okay I couldn’t help but feel really anxious and worried for your safety. I truly just hope you are careful in your future adventures and I will keep you in my prayers. Again, incredible work sir.
@Ivluve11 ай бұрын
I would like to visit Haiti one day when things change. Seeing this video was an eye opener, but you still have people there with positive energy and good hearts. I also understand the frustration that many are facing due to the lack of help. I wish them the very best and hope that things change for the best.
@CUBACHINA198610 ай бұрын
Amen🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@RemyEdmee9 ай бұрын
Sorry to say this but that's impossible
@ameralshamiri7 ай бұрын
Greeting from Yemen to Haitian People.🇾🇪 My Country is also going through a war and poverty ,but we believe we bothe deserve and will have abetter life , and a better future.
@RotiSusu-lv3cl5 ай бұрын
Hi Yemen from Malaysia 🇲🇾
@nobodyT-T8 ай бұрын
I left haiti in the summer of 2019, when i was 11, before everything got worse. I was trying to get a hang of navigating american schooling, and learning a new language and adapting to everything, so although i knew in general that the situation was bad in haiti i didnt really follow up with news that much. This video was a wake up call for me. As a native haitian i need to be more aware of whats happening in my country. Although i cant do much, i know i can pray for my country, so that one day everyone who fled the country can go back home, inckuding me. Thank you for this video.
@Joy-bm3qc4 ай бұрын
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@josephajibode29923 ай бұрын
Using this means to feel your emotions and pray God almighty will rescue the Nation for Good😢❤ one love from Lagos, Nigeria.