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Haiti: The Rendez-Vous Christ Church inspires youth at a major conference
Haiti: The Rendez-Vous Christ Church inspires youth at a major conference
Haiti: The Rendez-Vous Christ Church inspires youth at a major conference

Haiti: The Rendez-Vous Christ Church inspires youth at a major conference

Discover how the Rendez-Vous Christ Church inspires Haitian youth at an unforgettable conference. Join us! #Haiti #Youth #Insp

On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the Rendez-Vous Christ Church (RVC), led by Dr. Julio Volcy, brought together several hundred young Haitians at its premises in Delmas 75 for a conference themed "Menm Ou Menm Tou" (You Are All the Same). The event offered participants a unique opportunity to meet, share, and listen to motivating presentations focused on personal development and civic engagement.

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Strong Messages for Youth

During his first address, entitled “Youth is Capable,” Dr. Julio Volcy urged young people to believe in their potential and reject all forms of fatalism. He particularly emphasized the importance of changing their mindset: “We cannot solve a problem with the mindset that created it.”
He encouraged young people to adopt a new way of thinking, based on discipline, excellence, and responsibility. The Reverend also reminded them that Haitian youth represent nearly 70% of the country’s population, and that a structured engagement of just 4% of them could significantly alter the national trajectory.

His second address, “Youth and Responsibility,” highlighted the inseparable link between potential and responsibility. Dr. Volcy invited young people to become agents of change in their communities, to invest in their education, and to develop ethical leadership. Valérie Nadia Victor, Secretary General of the MPARE political party, encouraged young people to actively participate in public life and in the country’s development initiatives, emphasizing the importance of a conscious and engaged youth. Nerlande Coicou, for her part, urged participants to pray and place God at the center of their lives, reminding them that lasting transformation begins with a strong spiritual relationship. The musical entertainment was provided by the young DJ Happy, who helped maintain the atmosphere throughout the conference.
According to Olwith Bélizaire, one of the organizers of the event, this initiative aimed to remind Haitian youth that they possess the resources necessary to transform their future and that of the country.

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