HAITIAN IMMIGRANT WOMEN IN THE CARE OF THEIR CHILDREN IN BRAZIL: FACILITIES AND CHALLENGES

Abstract

Objective: to understand the facilities and difficulties experienced by Haitian women for the care of their children in the Brazilian context. Method: qualitative research, participant action type, based on the assumptions of Paulo Freire. Three Culture Circles were held in a virtual way with the participation of 11 Haitian immigrant mothers. The three stages of the Research Itinerary were: Thematic Research; Coding and Decoding; Critical Unveiling. Results: women unveiled facilities in caring for their children in Brazil such as access to doctors, vaccines, day care, security, employment, learning Portuguese with their children and church support. They also pointed out challenges: homesickness and lack of family support, stress, fear, discrimination, difficulty in studying and working, few friends, Portuguese language. Conclusion: Haitian immigrants mothers face difficulties and facilities in the care of their children in Brazil, being urgent the expansion of public policies of health and education, so that they can overcome the barriers of the migration process.