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2012 Intro Letter

Information regarding the 2012 Conference to be provided soon!!

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GALATA, The City of Florida City, The City of Homestead, The Alliance for the Development of Haiti,  the World Conference of Mayors, The Black Conference of Mayors, and other partners are pleased to present to the World, The National Leadership Conference of Haitian Mayors.  Every year a conference is held in the United States featuring informative leadership workshops, roundtable discussions and other hands-on activities that assists the 140 Haitian municipalities and their leaders to better service their constituents and townships in Haiti. 

The mission of the National Leadership Conference of Haitian Mayors is to help each city achieve self-sufficiency through the use of mentoring opportunities, coordination of resources, and collaboration.  This project has been embraced by the National Conference of Black Mayors, Inc. (NCBM) and the World Conference of Mayors, Inc. (WCM).  At the National Conference of Black Mayors’ 33rd Annual Convention held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in May 2008, a resolution was adopted recognizing a New Partnership between the National Conference of Black Mayors and the Nation of Haiti, in which the NCBM agreed to provide technical assistance to the coalition of Haitian Mayors in areas that include, but are not limited to trade and infrastructure. 

GALATA coordinates all leadership development events and activities for the Haitian Mayors and elected officials.  The First National Leadership Conference of Haitian Mayors was held on Wednesday May 4 through 7, 2005 in Homestead and Florida City, FL.  The Summit provided technical assistance and networking opportunities to over 60 Mayors and Officials from Haiti including the former Minister of Defense, Honorable Moise George.  This event was an overwhelming success and has been followed up with several projects dedicated to improving the quality of life for the Citizens of Haiti.  During various visits to Miami, our honored guests were introduced to the workings of our municipal governments as well as the private sector through structured tours and learning opportunities.  In addition to this, they visited local churches and non-profit organizations to learn about the management and operational requirements of providing services to the community.

GALATA is a not-for-profit community based organization headquartered in Homestead, FL.  Since 2005, we have assisted the Mayor of Florida City, the Honorable Otis Wallace in identifying resources that are available in the United States to help Haiti.  In addition to GALATA’s main office in Homestead, FL, GALATA has opened offices in Atlanta, GA and Cotes-de-Fer, Haiti.  GALATA is a non-partisan, non-political organization and our work towards this project is strictly designed for the betterment of the residents of Haiti. 

We are excited about the changes that are taking place in Haiti and are seeking your support in making the National Leadership Conference of Haitian Mayors a success.  Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.  You may visit us on the web at:  www.galatainc.org. 

Thank you..         

Joseph G. “Billy” Louis
Executive Director, GALATA

Gamael Nassar
Deputy Director, GALATA