Coding Club Haïti shines in 2025: a year of awards, innovation, and national pride

Tech Archive: Haitian Websites and Apps Launched in 2024

The year 2024 has been marked by the launch of many Haitian-created websites and mobile applications, projects that not only demonstrate the ingenuity of Haitian digital creators, but also their deep love for Haiti. Here is an overview of the most remarkable projects, symbols of Haitian ingenuity and creativity.

Flag Day: Celebration of Freedom and National Identity in Haiti

On May 18, Haïti celebrates "Flag Day", a public holiday marking the creation of the Haitian flag in 1803. Displayed for the first time in Arcahaie by Jean-Jacques Dessalines, this national symbol results from the fight for independence against slavery and French domination. Established in 1926 by Timothée Paret, then Minister of Justice under the presidency of Louis Borno, this celebration took on a particular dimension in the midst of American occupation and remains as a tradition. Haitians honor this day with school parades, musical groups in the streets and patriotic songs, recalling the union and solidarity of ancestors. The “Flag Festival” is an opportunity to reflect on the values ​​of freedom and determination which continue to forge the Haitian national identity.

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.

Smartcore Express: A reliable solution for receiving your packages from the United States to Haiti

Receive your packages from the United States stress-free, without a credit card, even in difficult times! Waiting for a package from the United States can quickly turn into a nightmare in Haiti: thefts, delays, blocked or lost packages... Lorvenson Don Pierre has experienced these situations. But instead of giving up, this talented young developer decided to take action. He founded Smartcore Express, a simple, reliable, and secure solution to allow all Haitians to receive their packages from the United States, hassle-free.

Who were the first inhabitants of Haiti? History of the Tainos

Before the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492, Haïti was already inhabited by a people who had a deep relationship with the land and nature: the Tainos. These first inhabitants left a cultural and spiritual legacy that continues to influence Haitian identity. Let’s discover who the Tainos were, their way of life, and what they brought to the history of Haiti.

Jacmel: the Haitian city whose history is linked to the liberation of Latin America

Jacmel is a city located on the southern coast of Haiti, specifically in the southeastern department. To this day, the city is known for its well-preserved colonial architecture and rich historical heritage, as well as its carnival, one of the most famous in the Caribbean. Jacmel is one of the oldest cities in Haiti. Its origins, according to some historians, trace back to the time of the Taíno people, the island’s first inhabitants, who lived here long before the arrival of Christopher Columbus and his settlers in 1492. Long before it became Jacmel, this city in southeastern Haïti was called Yakimel. The renaming of Jacmel was carried out by the French during their colonization of the western part of the island of Hispaniola. Over the years, Jacmel has transformed into a city where living well blends with the beauty of the sea, in the hearts of its visitors. Nature is fully embraced here, and the sea remains a source of joy throughout the day. Jacmel offers all of this, in addition to its glorious past, which anchors it as a major location in Haiti’s grand history. With its unique charm, Jacmel is among the Haitian cities that can leave a lasting impression. In the 1950s and 60s, until the early 1980s, Jacmel was one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Caribbean due to its reputation as a city with unmatched natural beauty and grace. During this time, the Jacmel coastline warmly welcomed cruise ships filled with tourists from all corners of the world. It was also during this period that Jacmel was one of the most commercially active cities in Haiti, among the country’s most economically flourishing, thanks to the significant influx of tourists.