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August 29, 2026 · Worldwide
Fly A Haitian
Rise Above, Hold On
Fly A Haitian
Kite Day
Rise Above, Hold On
A global moment of remembrance and unity—powered by Haitian culture, community partnerships, and the 11th Department.
We fly together on — Aug 29, 2026 · 4:53 PM
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Organizer: 11th Department
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The Moment
We fly at 4:53 PM
4:53 marks the moment the 2010 earthquake struck Haiti. We honor that moment together—then we turn it into action: connection, culture, and support for Haitian communities worldwide.
How to Participate
Choose your way to fly
Three ways to join—under one sky, in one shared moment.
Host a Fly Site
Organizations, schools, churches and community leaders can register to host. We provide the toolkit.
Host a SiteFly Anywhere
No site near you? Fly where you are with family and friends, then share your moment.
Learn How
Get a Kite
Handmade in Haiti. Flown around the world.
Every kite is a statement of pride, hope, and visibility—supporting Haitian makers and community-led impact.
- Individual orders — ship or pickup
- Bulk orders — schools, churches, youth groups
- Partner stores — buy local, help partners fundraise
Impact
Impact that reaches beyond one day
Your participation helps strengthen community programs, culture, and ecosystems supported by the 11th Department.
- Haitian cultural visibility worldwide
- Community-led gatherings that strengthen belonging
- Partner organizations fundraising for local work
- Projects and programs via the 11th Department
500Kites made in Haiti
5Partner fly sites worldwide
8+Cities across the diaspora
4Languages · EN · FR · KR · ES
Impact figures finalized closer to the event · 11thdepartment.org/projects
Partners & Cities
One movement, many cities
We partner with Haitian nonprofits and diaspora organizations to host fly sites worldwide.
San Francisco
New York City
Philadelphia
New Jersey
Miami
Atlanta
Chicago
Washington, DC
Detroit
Austin
Paris
Montréal
Sponsors
Sponsor the movement
Sponsors help scale the event—supporting marketing, materials, partner growth, and youth participation.
Community
$1,500
Local activation
- Logo on website + one city
- Social shout-out
- Listed in press kit
Signature
$10,000
Multi-city presence
- Featured logo placement
- Sponsor a city fly site
- Media + photography coverage
- Youth kite packs
Presenting
$25,000+
Global title sponsor
- Title billing across all media
- Custom city activations
- Donation matching
- Partner ecosystem build-out
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Media
Under one sky
Photos, videos, and community moments from Fly A Haitian Kite Day.
Stay Connected
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Rise Above, Hold On