Magdala Louis is a Haitian journalist and communications specialist with extensive experience in multimedia storytelling, gender advocacy, and community engagement. Magdala covers social, cultural, and human rights issues with a focus on Vodou heritage and...
Magdala Louis is a Haitian journalist and communications specialist with extensive experience in multimedia storytelling, gender advocacy, and community engagement. Magdala covers social, cultural, and human rights issues with a focus on Vodou heritage and women’s voices. She is committed to using media as a tool for social change and to amplifying underrepresented narratives in Haiti.
Magdala Louis and Lucnise Duquereste / TruthdigDec 19, 2025
Trapped by shuttered schools, few jobs, violence and closed borders, a generation of Haitians is suffering a devastating mental health crisis. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Magdala Louis / TruthdigAug 19, 2025
Fleeing gang violence brought by a political vacuum, women bear the burden of surviving amid institutional collapse. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
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