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Coding Club Haïti Launches NUMECO: A Special Program to Introduce Schoolchildren to Computer Programming
Coding Club Haïti Launches NUMECO: A Special Program to Introduce Schoolchildren to Computer Programming
Coding Club Haïti Launches NUMECO: A Special Program to Introduce Schoolchildren to Computer Programming

Coding Club Haïti Launches NUMECO: A Special Program to Introduce Schoolchildren to Computer Programming

On March 14, 2025, Cap-Haïtien hosted an exceptional event: the official launch of NUMECO (Digital for Schoolchildren), an innovative program by Coding Club Haiti. More than 50 schoolchildren from 10 schools participated in this initiative aimed at introducing them to the basics of computer programming.

An Ambitious Program for the Digital Future in Haiti

NUMECO is a special program designed by Coding Club Haïti to introduce schoolchildren to programming and new technologies. Lasting six months, it offers intensive training in the basics of programming, website creation, and mobile application development.

The goal of Coding Club Haïti is to democratize digital learning and open up future opportunities for young people in Haiti. For this first edition, students from NS1 to NS4 from 10 schools in Cap-Haïtien were selected.

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Participating Schools

Schools participating in the NUMECO program include:

- Institution Saint-Joseph
- Institut Sacré-Cœur
- Collège Adventiste du Cap-Haïtien
- Collège Bell Angelot
- Collège Simon de Beauvoir
- Lycée Philippe Guerrier
- Lycée Dutty Boukman
- Pratique du Nord
- Collège Le Christophien
- Collège Alexandre Dumas Fils

The schools enthusiastically welcomed NUMECO, with the support of parents who were aware of the opportunities technology offers.

A Memorable Launch Ceremony

The day began with an immersive virtual reality experience offered by Haïti Wonderland, allowing students to virtually visit the Citadelle Laferrière.

Then, Aime Lovinsky Fils, master of ceremonies, officially opened the event. He then invited several key speakers to speak in turn:

The Republic of the Stateless?
The Republic of the Stateless?

The Republic of the Stateless?

Haïti is making headlines all over the world. And it’s not good news. The exploits of Haitians rarely generate so much interest, but we always tend to point out the excesses, spill ink to stir up thorns in the side, broadcast on loop to relay the chaos that is raging. There is hardly any media to make amends for the resilience of this cornered people. No one to highlight the fierce resistance that serves as fuel for this people hanging in the gorges of death. And what if it was to a certain extent the only way to talk about this country to finally attract attention? It is July 26, 2024. The Olympic Games have just started in France. The 33rd Olympiad of modern times. Without realizing it, according to Forbes Magazine, Haïti ranks among the ten nations with the best costume, proudly pointing to third place. At the same time, miles away from France, on “The Island of Skillfully Orchestrated Chaos,” Haitians do not even realize how much this recognition borders on irony. A paradox whose unpopular evocation is likely to greatly displease. An aerial image shows the city of Paris in all its splendor, illuminated like the gates of paradise, reflecting all the grandeur of France, all the magnificence it has acquired over the centuries, without forgetting the contribution of the blood shed by the horrible machine of colonization. I close my eyes, I go back in time, I see again this boy left to his own devices, lost without even knowing it, doomed to failure without even understanding it. And then there are the others. Boys in the same situation, or worse. Banished from society, they do not know what life has in store for them. They form the elegant class of the marginalized, in their quality of scoundrels, good-for-nothings, and thugs who spoil the splendor of society. This contrast challenges me, and I wonder for a moment if those who live the chaos from the outside grasp the stakes and the reality of the situation. Moreover, it seems to me that even the majority of Haitians living in the territory have no notion of the fundamental and essential aspects of the situation.

Toutpuissant Jefferson
Toutpuissant Jefferson
Toutpuissant Jefferson

Presentation of the Vision, Objectives, and Expected Impact

Jefferson Tout-Puissant, co-founder of the Coding Club Cap-Haïtien, presented the program’s vision, its objectives, and its expected impact on local digital education.

Patrick Almonor, Maire Adjoint Cap-Haitien
Patrick Almonor, Maire Adjoint Cap-Haitien
Patrick Almonor, Maire Adjoint Cap-Haitien

Promoting Entrepreneurship and the Creation of Innovative Solutions

Patrick Almonord, Deputy Mayor of Cap-Haïtien, emphasized the importance of digital technology in the community and highlighted its potential to foster entrepreneurship and the creation of innovative solutions.

Appolon Guy Alain
Appolon Guy Alain
Appolon Guy Alain

Computer Programming as a Lever for Opportunities for Schoolchildren.

Guy Alain Appolon, co-founder of the Coding Club Cap-Haïtien, explained how computer programming can offer new opportunities to young people and help them build a promising future.

Presentation of Current Projects

Baroche Jeffly, coordinator of the Coding Club Cap-Haïtien, detailed current projects, local collaborations, and next steps to promote digital technology in schools.

Dor Emmalio, Joseph Blemy, Morisset Nherlyse, Servilus Bendy, and Guerrier Alterson, all members of the Coding Club, shared their inspiring stories, highlighting the impact this initiative has had on their careers.

The event continued with a networking session and a friendly gathering over pizzas offered by Pot’iwa Pizza.

A Promising Future for Haitian Youth

NUMECO represents a real opportunity for Haitian schoolchildren to enter a promising field. Guy Alain Appolon, co-founder of the Coding Club Cap-Haïtien, said:

One of my regrets is not having discovered this field when I was younger. Today, I would have accomplished great things.

With this initiative, Coding Club Haïti is laying the foundation for a new generation of digital experts in Haiti, ready to transform their future through technology.

Partner Support

NUMECO was made possible thanks to the support of several partners:

- Access Haiti: Provision of a high-speed internet plan for the entire duration of the program.

- Versailles Complex: Provision of space for the program launch.

- Other partners currently under discussion.

Coding Club Haiti: An initiative to democratize digital technology

Launched in December 2022, Coding Club Haïti is a learning space dedicated to digital careers, with a particular focus on software development. Currently present in two citiesCarrefour and Cap-Haïtienthe club strives every day to promote the opportunities offered by digital technology and enable more people to acquire skills that can change their future.

Through accessible training and innovative projects like NUMECO, Coding Club Haïti continues to expand its impact by introducing young people and adults to key digital fields, preparing them for successful professional integration.

How to join the Coding Club Haiti?

The Coding Club Haïti is open to anyone interested in learning programming and software development. To become an official member:

1. Join their community on WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GB4VdiqBetv0tyBhYzMudK
2. Take the basic training courses in HTML, CSS, Python, and more.
3. Complete the membership form during open hours.
4. Complete an online or in-person interview.
5. Pay the annual fee.

Once accepted, the new member commits to working on a specific project, respecting the club’s rules.

A turning point for digital education in Haiti

NUMECO marks a turning point for digital education in Haiti. Thanks to this initiative, schoolchildren in Cap-Haïtien now have access to essential knowledge to build their future.

Would you like to follow the program’s progress and discover upcoming initiatives? Stay connected on our platforms!

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Appolon Guy Alain
Appolon Guy Alain
Appolon Guy Alain

Full Stack Developer, Créatif, expérimenté, passionné des nouvelles technologies et de l’art.

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