Coding Club Haïti Launches NUMECO: A Special Program to Introduce Schoolchildren to Computer ProgrammingCoding Club Haïti Launches NUMECO: A Special Program to Introduce Schoolchildren to Computer Programming
Coding Club Haïti Launches NUMECO: A Special Program to Introduce Schoolchildren to Computer Programming
On March 14, 2025, Cap-Haïtien hosted an exceptional event: the official launch of NUMECO (Digital for Schoolchildren), an innovative program by Coding Club Haiti. More than 50 schoolchildren from 10 schools participated in this initiative aimed at introducing them to the basics of computer programming.
An Ambitious Program for the Digital Future in Haiti
NUMECO is a special program designed by Coding Club Haïti to introduce schoolchildren to programming and new technologies. Lasting six months, it offers intensive training in the basics of programming, website creation, and mobile application development.
The goal of Coding Club Haïti is to democratize digital learning and open up future opportunities for young people in Haiti. For this first edition, students from NS1 to NS4 from 10 schools in Cap-Haïtien were selected.
Schools participating in the NUMECO program include:
- Institution Saint-Joseph
- Institut Sacré-Cœur
- Collège Adventiste du Cap-Haïtien
- Collège Bell Angelot
- Collège Simon de Beauvoir
- Lycée Philippe Guerrier
- Lycée Dutty Boukman
- Pratique du Nord
- Collège Le Christophien
- Collège Alexandre Dumas Fils
The schools enthusiastically welcomed NUMECO, with the support of parents who were aware of the opportunities technology offers.
Presentation of the Vision, Objectives, and Expected Impact
Jefferson Tout-Puissant, co-founder of the Coding Club Cap-Haïtien, presented the program’s vision, its objectives, and its expected impact on local digital education.
Promoting Entrepreneurship and the Creation of Innovative Solutions
Patrick Almonord, Deputy Mayor of Cap-Haïtien, emphasized the importance of digital technology in the community and highlighted its potential to foster entrepreneurship and the creation of innovative solutions.
Computer Programming as a Lever for Opportunities for Schoolchildren.
Guy Alain Appolon, co-founder of the Coding Club Cap-Haïtien, explained how computer programming can offer new opportunities to young people and help them build a promising future.
Baroche Jeffly, coordinator of the Coding Club Cap-Haïtien, detailed current projects, local collaborations, and next steps to promote digital technology in schools.
Dor Emmalio, Joseph Blemy, Morisset Nherlyse, Servilus Bendy, and Guerrier Alterson, all members of the Coding Club, shared their inspiring stories, highlighting the impact this initiative has had on their careers.
The event continued with a networking session and a friendly gathering over pizzas offered by Pot’iwa Pizza.
NUMECO represents a real opportunity for Haitian schoolchildren to enter a promising field. Guy Alain Appolon, co-founder of the Coding Club Cap-Haïtien, said:
One of my regrets is not having discovered this field when I was younger. Today, I would have accomplished great things.
With this initiative, Coding Club Haïti is laying the foundation for a new generation of digital experts in Haiti, ready to transform their future through technology.
Coding Club Haiti: An initiative to democratize digital technology
Launched in December 2022, Coding Club Haïti is a learning space dedicated to digital careers, with a particular focus on software development. Currently present in two cities—Carrefour and Cap-Haïtien—the club strives every day to promote the opportunities offered by digital technology and enable more people to acquire skills that can change their future.
Through accessible training and innovative projects like NUMECO, Coding Club Haïti continues to expand its impact by introducing young people and adults to key digital fields, preparing them for successful professional integration.
The Coding Club Haïti is open to anyone interested in learning programming and software development. To become an official member:
1. Join their community on WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GB4VdiqBetv0tyBhYzMudK 2. Take the basic training courses in HTML, CSS, Python, and more.
3. Complete the membership form during open hours.
4. Complete an online or in-person interview.
5. Pay the annual fee.
Once accepted, the new member commits to working on a specific project, respecting the club’s rules.
NUMECO marks a turning point for digital education in Haiti. Thanks to this initiative, schoolchildren in Cap-Haïtien now have access to essential knowledge to build their future.
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Appolon Guy Alain
Appolon Guy Alain
Full Stack Developer, Créatif, expérimenté, passionné des nouvelles technologies et de l’art.
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