REN Fan Club: A Moment of Relaxation for Haitian Youth
The Rassemblement pour une Entente Nationale (REN) is a Haitian civil society organization that actively works for a more just, inclusive, and prosperous Haiti. It firmly believes that the transformation of the country depends on the involvement of its citizens, particularly youth and women, who are the pillars of tomorrow, especially given their significant demographic weight in the Haitian population. Guided by this vision, REN focuses its efforts on training, raising awareness, and mobilizing these key groups to help them realize their strength and their ability to drive real change for Haiti’s development.
HaïtiA Necessity
Today, more than ever, this mission is essential. Haïti is going through a deep, multifaceted, and prolonged crisis. Political instability, growing insecurity, deteriorating living conditions, and the collapse of institutions — to name just a few — are major sources of concern for Haitians in their daily lives. These issues affect the population at various levels, and especially the youth. In the Haitian capital, for instance (although this doesn’t summarize the whole country’s situation), young people struggle to find breathing space, moments of relaxation, exchange, or simply joy. Many live in constant frustration, trapped in a harsh reality marked by uncertainty and discouragement. But a frustrated and isolated youth is not what Haïti needs right now. To get out of this crisis, the country needs fulfilled, confident, and united young people — youth who are capable of dreaming, coming together, and building. That’s the goal of the REN Fan Club initiative.
HaïtiA Space to Breathe, Reconnect, Dream
The REN Fan Club is a simple yet powerful initiative. It is a welcoming space open to young people, especially those who can reach REN’s offices located in Delmas 75. The goal is to offer them a day of relaxation, games (traditional, intellectual, video games…), sharing, and meals. It’s a much-needed break in their often difficult daily lives — a moment where they can feel young, alive, and supported.
But beyond entertainment, the REN Fan Club is also a place for informal learning, connection with peers, and discussion of topics that concern them. These interactions strengthen social ties and foster a spirit of solidarity, respect, and engagement. Young people leave more motivated, better equipped, and sometimes transformed by these simple moments of collective joy. Through this initiative, REN proves that you don’t always need major resources to make a difference. Sometimes all it takes is a space, some listening, food, and fraternity to restore hope. And with hope, everything becomes possible.
