On Thursday, May 15, 2025, the Karibe Hotel hosted the launch conference of the 4th edition of the national essay contest organized by Centre Muse Haïti. The event was attended by members of the Centre, including Father Gilbert Peltrop, contest coordinator, Mr. Arnold Antonin, special guest of this edition, as well as representatives from institutions such as the Ministry of National Education, represented by Emmanuel Bernard speaking on behalf of Minister Antoine Augustin; the OPC; the State University of Haiti, represented by Rector Dieuseul Prédélus; LONAPÉ, represented by Mr. Hervé Boursiquot; the Ombudsman Me Wilner Morin; and representatives of the UNDP, BINUH, and UNESCO, represented respectively by Mr. Xavier Michon, Armor BouBarkri (on behalf of Ms. Maria Isabel Salvador), and Ms. Erica Francillon Célestin (on behalf of Mr. Éric Voli Bi), partners of Centre Muse in this initiative. Members of the press were also present.
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The event was an opportunity to present the overall vision and purpose of the initiative in the midst of the multidimensional crisis affecting the country. This year’s edition is themed “The Right to Education in Haiti.” It targets students from grades NSI to NS4 and first-year university students. The submission period opened on Thursday, May 15, 2025, and will close on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 11:59 PM local time.
Various speakers expressed the importance and relevance of the initiative in a suffering Haiti.
Father Peltrop explained the reason behind the theme: "The Right to Education in Haiti" aims to foster deep reflection and encourage every citizen and institution to commit to making school a non-political, inclusive tool in a country plagued by social, political, and economic crises. He reminded the audience that Article 32 of the Haitian Constitution mandates the State to ensure education for all.
Ombudsman Me Morin emphasized that youth must be at the forefront of the transformations Haïti desperately needs. He expressed OPC’s satisfaction in being part of the initiative.
Mr. Boursiquot from LONAPÉ highlighted the fundamental link between education and peace. The UNESCO representative called the initiative an act of faith in the future. Rector Prédélus described the contest as a symbol of hope and encouraged youth to take this opportunity to voice their ideas.
Special guest Arnold Antonin delivered a powerful and applauded speech calling for a total overhaul of the Haitian education system. He advocated for an approach based on the real needs of Haitian learners, promoting an education that fosters critical thinking, love for the country and environment, and rejection of corruption and impunitytwo major plagues at the root of Haiti’s current chaos. According to him, the true revolution Haïti needs lies in educational reform.
Centre Muse, the Ministry of National Education, and its partners announced enticing awards for contest winners, ranging from cash prizes to electronic tablets, and the publication of selected essays in the official journal of the Republic, Le Moniteur.
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KOJES is a non-profit youth association founded in November 2020 in Cité Soleil, the largest slum in Haïti and the Caribbean. From its inception, KOJES has been committed to promoting education, culture, and training through various initiatives. One of its flagship projects is a space for social and cultural debate that has allowed many young people to meet and discuss social issues. Although the clashes that resumed in Cité Soleil in September 2022 temporarily halted this section, KOJES was able to recover by launching the KOJES letter-writing competition, aimed at reestablishing this precious connection between young people through literature. Today, the association is embarking on a new challenge with the Jèn Soley Festival, which will take place from September 20 to 22, 2025, under the evocative theme: "Saying to Exist." Among the guests participating in this festival are the renowned Lyonel Trouillot, the talented poet Carl Henry Burrin, the young slam poet Pacôme Emmanuel, the novelist Louis Bernard Henry, the poet Inima Jeudi, and the young poet Adlyne Bonhomme.
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