Reinforcements expected for the mission

Some 150 Guatemalan soldiers should arrive in Port-au-Prince in the coming days https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-43270-haiti-flash-guatemala-confirms-it-will-send-150-soldiers-to-haiti.html and we also expect 600 police officers and soldiers from Kenya and the Bahamas before December 30, 2024 https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-43868-haiti-news-zapping.html and hhttps://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-43848-haiti-flash-two-bahamian-military-ships-expected-in-haiti.html to reinforce the Multinational Security Support Mission (MMSS). to be continued...

Haitian basketball

"On this World Basketball Day [December 21, 2024], let's celebrate a sport that unites, inspires and transforms lives. Basketball is much more than a game, it is a vector of discipline, team spirit and opportunities for our youth. Let's continue to work together to develop this discipline in Haiti, support our talents and strengthen our community. Together, let's make Haitian basketball shine on the local and international scene. Long live basketball !" Henri Jean President of the Haitian Basketball Federation.

Christmas : Invitation to Place Boyer

Tuesday, December 24, 2024, the Ministry of Youth will organize a day of socio-educational and cultural activities on Place Boyer to allow young people to have healthy recreation under the supervision of technicians from the West Departmental Directorate.

Cap-Haitien focuses on the future

From December 16 to 20, 2024, a series of training courses for journalists from the North department was organized on communication in emergency situations, as well as for civil engineering students on safe construction techniques and 3D printing. These initiatives launched by UNESCO in collaboration with the Directorate of Civil Protection in the North have in common the strengthening of efforts to prepare social actors, particularly young people, for the challenges of major natural hazards in order to protect and build a more resilient Haiti.

Heritage : discussion on the budget with UNESCO

Patrick Delatour, Minister of Culture, had a discussion on the portfolio of UNESCO cooperation in Haiti with Eric Volibi, the new representative of the organization. Also on the agenda is the allocation of an adequate budget to ISPAN to carry out the necessary work related to the conservation of the Citadelle-Sans-Souci-Ramiers National Historical Park.

The Haitian Youth Observatory supports victims of violence

In Port-au-Prince, the Haitian Youth Observatory is stepping up its efforts to support victims of violence. With the support of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), psychological support sessions, both individual and in groups, are organized regularly. These interventions aim to provide a safe space to help victims overcome their trauma and rebuild their lives. These initiatives are part of a comprehensive approach aimed at meeting the psychosocial needs of vulnerable people, particularly in a context marked by insecurity.

HL/ HaitiLibre