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Haïti and its incredible Genius: A Contest to Promote Haitian Youth and Heritage
Haïti and its incredible Genius: A Contest to Promote Haitian Youth and Heritage
Haïti and its incredible Genius: A Contest to Promote Haitian Youth and Heritage
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  • August 03, 2024
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Haïti and its incredible Genius: A Contest to Promote Haitian Youth and Heritage

Haïti and its incredible Genius is an exceptional initiative launched by the Institute for the Valorization of Haitian Heritage (IVAP-Haiti). This contest’s mission is to highlight the multiple facets of Haïti by presenting an authentic and positive image of the country, while promoting the skills of young Haitians through the culture of reading and research.

Haïti
Haïti
Haïti

A Competition that Celebrates Haitian Excellence

The main objective of this competition is to strengthen the knowledge of young Haitians by encouraging them to explore topics such as Haitian civics, history, geography, culture and literature. By participating in this competition, young people not only develop their intellectual curiosity, but they also gain a better understanding of their own country. Furthermore, this competition is an opportunity for members of the Haitian diaspora to reconnect with their roots and become more familiar with their country of origin.

Coordinated by Peladja Menelas and hosted by Zachary Thermo and Ishtar Pady, each Sunday a match is recorded and broadcast on Dracut Access TV, before being published on social networks for a wider audience.

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Haïti
Haïti
Haïti

Structure of the Competition

The elimination phase began immediately upon registration, with an online questionnaire in which more than 300 young people, in Haïti and in the diaspora, participated. From these applications, one young person was selected per department in Haiti, as well as two young people from the diaspora, for a total of 12 participants. These participants were divided into four groups of three for the second phase of the competition. The best in each group progressed to the quarter-finals, then to the semi-finals, and finally to the final to determine the winner.

The prizes for participants are particularly attractive:

1. 1st Prize: 1500 USD
2. 2nd Prize: 1000 USD
3. 3rd Prize: 600 USD
4. 4th Prize: 300 USD

Haïti
Haïti
Haïti

A Project to Promote Haitian Heritage

Haïti and its Incredible Genius is part of a series of initiatives set up by IVAP-Haïti to promote the country’s cultural heritage. Other activities include contests such as "I make the physical portrait of Dany Laferrière", "I take the photo and present Odette Roy Fombrun", and "I sing Lionel Benjamin". These initiatives all aim to change the narrative about Haïti online, by highlighting local talent and celebrating the country’s cultural richness.

Zachary Thermo
Zachary Thermo
Zachary Thermo

Zachary Thermo: The Man Behind the Competition

Zachary Thermo, the central figure of this project, was born in the border area of ​​the 7th section of Petit-Goâve and the 5th section of Côtes-de-Fer. The third of a Christian family of five children, he holds a degree in public administration from INAGHEI. His career is marked by a deep commitment to Haitian youth and heritage. He was president of the KOTELAM Credit Committee for more than three years and won the first edition of the inter-university debate competition "I am the President of Haiti". In addition, he is a founding member of several youth organizations such as OCPECE and KOZE JÈN YO, and CEO of the Institute for the Valorization of Haitian Heritage (IVAP-HAITI). A speaker and master of ceremonies, Zachary is an inspiring leader for the youth of his country.

As part of the competition, Zachary Thermo expressed his gratitude to the members of the scientific committee, the competition ambassadors, the executive committee, and all those who contributed to the advancement of this initiative. Thanks to their hard work, Haïti and its Incredible Genius is becoming an essential platform for the promotion of Haitian youth and heritage.

Thanks to Zachary’s passion, the dedication of the organizing team, and the enthusiasm of the participants, "Haïti and its Incredible Genius" is much more than a competition, it is a window onto the unlimited potential of Haitian youth and a celebration of the richness of the national heritage. Thanks to this initiative, Haïti continues to shine, revealing its incredible genius to the world.

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