News / Moise Francois

The painter Shneider L. Hilaire brings the honor of Haïti to New York

Schneider Léon Hilaire is a young Haitian painter endowed with exceptional talent, trained at the prestigious Centre d’Art in Port-au-Prince. From the very beginning, he captured the hearts of art lovers throughout the Haitian capital, quickly making a positive impression on the local art scene. His talent, nourished by the rich and diverse Haitian culture, has not been confined to the borders of Haiti. Indeed, after a successful exhibition in Paris last year, Schneider Léon Hilaire’s work has found a new place to spread its wings, continuing to captivate beyond the oceans.

CSimon Publishing: The Publishing House that Marks a New Era for Haitian Literature

Haïti is a true powerhouse in today’s literary world. For centuries, the country has been endowed with remarkable intellectual wealth that has led to exceptional achievements. Today, with more than 20 major active writers, whose works resonate far beyond Haitian borders, Haïti is one of the countries with the highest number of writers per capita. Among these writers, we can mention Edwige Danticat, Pulitzer Prize winner; Louis-Philippe d’Alambert, Goncourt Prize for Poetry in 2024; René Depestre, Goncourt Prize for Novels in 1982; Dany Laferrière, Renaudot Prize winner and member of the French Academy; Lyonel Trouillot and Frankétienne, globally known for their works; not to forget the current star of Haitian literature, finalist of the 2022 Goncourt Prize with his masterpiece Une somme humaine, referring to Makenzy Orcel. These names stand alongside legendary figures such as Jacques Roumain, Anténor Firmin, Jacques Stéphen Alexis, and Oswald Durant, forming significant marks on world culture through their writings. Today, this literary tradition continues to nourish new talents, but one problem persists: the absence of serious and well-structured Haitian publishing houses in sufficient quantity to support these young authors.

Haitiwonderland, the best way to see Haiti.

Haitiwonderland is a media that specializes in promoting Haïti across the web. Made up of young patriots passionate about writing, this media advocates the hidden side of Haiti, adding a completely different story coming from the country alongside the one told repeatedly and on purpose by the numerous international media.

The compas direct: an important part of Haitian identity.

Music plays a crucial role in shaping the identity of a nation; in Haiti, it occupies a central place in the lives of almost all Haitians. It is used as one of the most reliable means used by the Haitian people to escape from the many events that constitute the majority of their daily lives. The musical genre that predominates in Haïti is direct compass. Created by the Haitian creative spirit, the compass evolved over the years to reach its current position. Today we can say with certainty that it is a musical genre that transcends generations and borders, becoming a symbol of pride and an inspiring sign for Haitians around the world.

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A 100% Lakay Pap Jazz for 2025

On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, the Haïti Jazz Foundation officially announced the launch of the 18th edition of Pap Jazz during a press conference with festival partners, such as the Canadian Embassy, represented by H.E. Mr. André François Giroux, the French Embassy represented by H.E. Mr. Antoine Michon, the Spanish Embassy represented by H.E. Mr. Marco Peñin Toledano, and the Mexican Embassy, represented by Mr. Jesús Cisneros, Chargé d’Affaires ad hoc of Mexico in Haiti. The Bank of the Republic of Haiti, represented by Mr. Rotchild Jean François Junior and Mrs. Stéphanie St Louis from the Direction of Artistic and Literary Creation, Ministry of Culture and Communication, Mr. Joel Widmaier, Artistic Director of the festival, along with the General Director of the Haïti Jazz Foundation, took the time to explain the details of this 18th edition, including the logistical complexities involved in organizing the festival this year due to the country’s precarious security situation. This edition will take place from March 20 to 22, 2025, across four venues: Quartier Latin, the Brazil-Haïti Cultural Center, the French Institute in Haiti, and the Karibe Hotel.

King Graph: The Image of a Young Haitian Passionate About Graphic Design

King Graph, Prévil Jean IVens by his real name, is a talented young GRAPHIC DESIGNER and COMMUNITY MANAGER from Haiti. He was born in Delmas, a suburb of Port-au-Prince, on January 20, 1999. He is the youngest of seven children.

R.V.C, a Christian institution of reference in Haiti.

Rendez-vous Christ (R.V.C) is a network of churches and Christian institutions gathered under the leadership of Reverend Pastor, Dr. Julio Volcy. The network consists of campuses located in Delmas 75, Caseau, Jérémie, and Cap-Haïtien. RVC supports these churches and other Christian charitable institutions to fulfill its mission among the Haitian population. Rendez-vous Christ is preparing to celebrate its 9th anniversary on March 23. On this occasion, the church plans to visit prisoners, sharing the good news of the Gospel, eating with them, and offering other gifts.

Francophone Youth Parliament: A Key Institution for Bringing Together Francophone Youth

The Francophone Youth Parliament (PFJ) is an entity of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie (APF), which itself is part of the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF). Established in 1999 during the Moncton Summit in Canada, this parliament for Francophone youth provides a genuine opportunity to forge connections among young people from the Francophone world. This real platform for debate and advocacy allows young people to have their voices heard and actively participate in shaping the future of La Francophonie. The body meets sequentially, with young people from almost all Francophone backgrounds gathering at each edition to discuss contemporary issues affecting global youth, such as precariousness, a lack of faith in democracy, characterized by a high number of young people abstaining from elections, a lack of civic engagement, the fight against inequalities, climate change, and even the impact of social media on youth. It is important to note that although the decisions made during these meetings are not legally binding, they remain powerful tools to describe the real will and needs of youth in the Francophone space, with the aim of facilitating actions by leaders.