About Us
Free Haiti bridges the gap between the people of Haiti, the diaspora, and the international community. We identify, vet, support, and amplify credible Haitian-led projects while building connections that move ideas, resources, and opportunity where they can create lasting impact.
Our work reaches across sustainable development, social services, public safety, self-sufficiency, criminal justice advocacy, investigative journalism, and diaspora empowerment. As a hybrid organization, we combine project support, public-interest advocacy, digital visibility, and partnership building rather than limiting our mission to a single lane.
Haiti’s story is not defined only by need. It is also a history of resistance, leadership, and solidarity with others seeking freedom. That legacy shapes our belief that Haiti’s future must be led by Haitians, with the diaspora and responsible international partners serving as bridges—not substitutes.
We invite people, organizations, and communities who share this vision to help build a more accountable, connected, and self-sustaining Haiti.
Meet the Founder
Jacques Balynce II
Jacques Balynce II was born in Miami and raised between Miami and Haiti, an upbringing that gave him a firsthand understanding of both the country and its diaspora. In 2004, as political instability intensified in Haiti, he returned to the United States to complete his final two years of high school.
Jacques holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, with additional studies in Forensic Psychology. He has built a career as a U.S. government contractor, with experience spanning national security, security operations, analysis, public service, and international assignments. He is also a dedicated mental health advocate, having worked in juvenile justice, special education, crisis intervention, and support services for individuals experiencing homelessness.
In 2015, Jacques founded NOLOVEINTHEPAINT, a platform shaped by basketball, art, discipline, and the often-unseen work behind achievement. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he expanded into life coaching, helping others find direction amid uncertainty.
Jacques brings to Free Haiti a distinctive combination of cultural understanding, national security experience, operational discipline, empathy, and creative vision. He founded the organization to connect credible people and projects, strengthen diaspora participation, and ensure that Haitian-led work receives the visibility, scrutiny, and support it deserves.
