Women Besides Power: Haitian Women in Politics

Help children discover the powerful women who stood beside Haiti’s presidents and shaped history in their own right.

This 2–3 page printable worksheet introduces students to influential Haitian women including Marie-Madeleine Lachenais, Lucienne Heurtelou, Simone Duvalier, Michèle Bennett Duvalier, Mildred Trouillot Aristide, Elisabeth Delatour Préval, Myrlande Manigat, and more.

Designed for upper elementary and middle school learners, this resource includes:

• Clear student-friendly profiles with full names
• Birthplace and life dates
• Spouses and historical context
• Political influence and key contributions
• Built-in timeline within each profile
• Easy-to-reference layout for school projects
• Reflection prompts to encourage critical thinking

Perfect for:
✔ Haitian Heritage Month
✔ Black History Month
✔ Social Studies assignments
✔ Homeschool families
✔ Parents who want accessible cultural education

At HaitiDecoded, we remove tedious research and make Haitian history clear, accurate, and empowering for young learners.