Cap-Haïtien: 70 Schoolchildren Learn Programming Thanks to Coding Club Haiti
From Python to JavaScript: How 70 young people from Cap-Haïtien are becoming Haiti's future developers with the NUMECO program.
Friday, August 29, 2025, will remain a memorable date in Cap-Haïtien: The closing of the first edition of NUMECO, a pioneering program that introduced more than 70 schoolchildren to the exciting world of computer programming.
A Springboard for Digital Youth
The NUMECO program, organized by Coding Club Haiti, marked a turning point in Haitian digital education. More than just training, this initiative represents a real investment in the country’s technological future.
Thanks to this initiative, more than 80 students from 11 schools completed an intensive 6-month training program, during which they learned:
Python
The solid foundations of the world’s most sought-after programming language
Web Development
Mastery of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript technologies with Appolon Guy Alain as expert trainer
Digital Entrepreneurship
Business vision and innovation with Toutpuissant Jefferson as trainer
The 11 schools involved in this adventure
The NUMECO program brought together students from NS1 to NS4 from the following schools:
- Institution Saint-Joseph
- Institut Sacré-Cœur du Cap-Haïtien
- Collège Adventiste du Cap-Haïtien
- Collège Bell Angelot Cap-Haïtien
- Collège Simone de Beauvoir
- Lycée National Philippe Guerrier Cap-Haïtien
- Lycée Dutty Boukman
- Collège Pratique du Nord
- Collège Le Christophien
- Collège Alexandre Dumas Fils
- Collège Le Lighthouse
The goal of Coding Club Haïti is to create a community of excellent, collaborative, and innovative developers capable of bringing local and international projects to fruition while remaining at the forefront of global technologies.
A moment of emotion, satisfaction, and hope
The closing ceremony was an intensely emotional moment. The event culminated with the "Best Website" challenge, a stimulating competition where each team had to create a website for their school. Creativity and innovation were on full display!
The grand winner? The Adventist College of Cap-Haïtien, which brilliantly integrated a virtual reality tour directly into their website. This technical feat impressed the jury and demonstrated the exceptional potential of our young talents.
Coding Club Haiti: Catalyst for Digital Transformation
Founded by Appolon Guy Alain, Coding Club Haïti is a dynamic community of passionate developers committed to creating innovative projects with economic and social impact.
This community works to democratize digital learning and create a sustainable technology ecosystem.
I believe technology can be an economic lever in Haiti. I dream of seeing Haitian platforms emerge internationally and bring enormous economic benefits to the country.
,Appolon Guy Alain, Co-founder and President
71 Certificates Awarded: A New Generation of Budding Developers
71 schoolchildren received their certificates, rewarding their remarkable commitment and determination. Parents, friends, and school officials witnessed exceptional achievements that portend a promising digital future for Haiti.
Future Vision: Expansion and National Impact
Coding Club Haiti’s ambition doesn’t stop there. For the coming years, the organization plans to:
- Integrate more schools into the program
- Expand the program to various other cities across the country
- Provide personalized support for young talent to bring their projects to fruition
A Tangible Socioeconomic Impact
These budding young developers aren’t just learning: they’re already innovating! Several projects with strong social and economic potential are currently being developed, with the continued support of Coding Club Haiti.
August 29, 2025, will be remembered as the day Cap-Haïtien laid the foundations for a truly Haitian digital revolution. NUMECO is not simply a training program: it is the first chapter in a transformation that will place technology at the heart of Haiti’s socioeconomic development.
Towards a digital future for Haiti
With NUMECO, Coding Club Haïti is laying the foundations for a sustainable technology ecosystem, training the next generation of Haitian developers and opening new perspectives for the future.
August 29 marks the end of NUMECO, but also the beginning of a future where technology will be at the heart of Haiti’s socio-economic transformation, not through grand speeches, but through concrete projects,
, concludes Toutpuissant Jefferson.
Are you an educational institution interested in NUMECO? A company interested in supporting this initiative? Join the movement shaping Haiti’s digital future!
