A wounded country. Bent under the weight of a multidimensional crisis. Widespread violence. Hope slammed shut. A sacrificed generation. Children are increasingly threatened. They are increasingly confronted with all forms of vulnerability that hinder their overall development. ACTIF is launching the second edition of the "Timoun se Moun" poetry competition. A citizen initiative in which the organization uses writing as a springboard to build what life deprives Haitian children of.
Pain can be turned into gold. For ACTIF (Community Action for Transformation and Formal Integration), poetry is a philosopher’s stone. Not only for this organization, but also for all those who believe that writing can help rekindle the stars. Faced with this urgent need for action, this is "an initiative to raise awareness, denounce, and affirm loud and clear that every child matters, every child deserves protection, hope, and a future," reads the competition’s descriptive document.
So what do you intend to do with your human light? Through this competition, participants have the opportunity to engage in an act of resistance, like a cry of conscience to raise the voice of broken childhoods. Open from May 18 to June 18, "Timoun se Moun" is open to all Haitians living in the country and aged 18 and over. Texts must be submitted in Creole. Behind this initiative, ACTIF intends, on the one hand, to affirm our cultural and linguistic identity, and on the other, to enrich our Creole literature, promote it, and encourage creativity in our vernacular.
The text must not exceed 500 words. The format chosen is PDF, Times New Roman font, size 12, and 1.5 line spacing. This competition aims to offer a touch of affection to these children who are the first victims of the country’s descent into hell.
To evaluate the literary quality and essence of the submitted texts, a jury is composed of Ruthza Paul, Douglas Zamor, and Darly Renois. The former is a physician and winner of the first edition of this competition. The other two work in the fields of sociology, psychology, and literature.
In addition to the "Jury Prize: 15,000 HTG + books + certificate" and "Audience Prize: 5,000 HTG + certificate + books" prizes, the best texts will be included in an anthology to be published by Éditions Répérages. It should be noted that there will be one winner for each prize. This initiative reflects ACTIF’s commitment to honoring authors who embrace the cause of underprivileged children while enriching Haiti’s literary heritage.
This competition extends a helping hand to all those who believe that through poetry, one can transform one’s life into a masterpiece. At the same time, it offers the opportunity to contribute to ACTIF’s child protection program. Each participant may submit a single text. It must be sent by email to the following address: actifkonkoupwezi@gmail.com. The partial results will be published on June 30, 2025, and the final results on July 18, 2025.
For more information, visit ACTIF at the following address: 18 Rue Desdunes, Imp. Thoby, Mahotière 79, Carrefour, Haiti, or contact the organization at the following number: (+509) 38 44 57 57.
More than just a contest, ACTIF invites you to say No. No to forgetting. No to passivity. No to violence against children and the violation of their rights.
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March 16, 2025 - 07:27:04 PML’aventure continue🔥🔥
Je profite de ma voix et de la voix des femmes qui étaient en formation pour remercier Haiti Wonderland pour la lumière qu'il a apporté sur 50 jeunes femmes qui ont pris des initiatives dans le domaine du numérique et mettre en valeur BIZNISLIFE et l'UHDES qui ont cru en nous pour nous aider à développer nos capacités.
March 16, 2025 - 07:35:27 PMHaïti wonderland merci beaucoup
Ce n'était pas une simple formation mais c'était aussi un lieu d'apprentissage familial car il n'est pas facile pour que les femmes ont une bonne collaboration et pourtant Biznislife le fait en un mois grâce à un mouvement de reseautage pour créer de l'amitié entre les participantes. Pour moi personnellement c'était une très belle aventure.
March 16, 2025 - 07:41:00 PMÊtre mentionné dans un tel article témoigne de l'importance de l'éducation numérique en Haïti et de la responsabilité que nous, jeunes professionnels, avons dans la transmission du savoir. Contribuer à la formation en Graphic Design, c'est bien plus qu'enseigner des techniques ; c'est offrir aux participants les outils pour exprimer leur créativité et s'imposer dans un monde digital en constante évolution. Je suis honoré de faire partie de cette initiative et motivé à poursuivre cette mission de partage et de développement du numérique dans mon pays.
March 16, 2025 - 07:45:01 PMMerci à wonderland pour cet article. J'ai adoré votre approche . Très inspirant!
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March 16, 2025 - 08:22:44 PMC'est une opportunité exceptionnelle pour nous les jeunes femmes avisées. Merci à Bisnislife et son partenaire UHDES.
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