Juno7
Haiti: Rasin Devlopman Foundation Expands Digital Training for Youth in La Gonâve
March 6, 2026, midnight
On the island of La Gonâve, the Rasin Devlopman Foundation is continuing its efforts to promote digital education among young people. In Pointe-à-Raquette, the organization has launched the second year of its computer training program called “,” designed for teenagers in the community. The initiative aims to provide structured guidance for adolescents as access to digital technologies continues to grow. In many cases, young people’s first contact with the digital world occurs through smartphones and social media platforms such as TikTok. Program leaders say they want to encourage a more constructive use of these tools. For the program’s mentors, the objective is clear: help teenagers move beyond simply consuming online content and instead become users who can create, learn, and develop skills that may benefit their future. “Technology is a powerful tool for transformation, but without proper guidance it can distract rather than empower,” said , director of programs at the foundation.According to Robillard, many young people discover the internet mainly through entertainment platforms. Without supervision, early exposure can contribute to excessive screen time, reduced concentration, or access to inappropriate content.The program therefore focuses on teaching responsible and productive uses of technology. The training program first launched in with a cohort of At the beginning of joined the initiative, despite the foundation operating with limited computer equipment. The program includes: For , the project coordinator, prevention is a key aspect of the initiative. “If young people understand the benefits of digital tools before bad habits take root, we can help many of them,” he said.To expand the initiative and welcome more students, the Rasin Devlopman Foundation is appealing for support from partners and donors. The organization says it needs:In a region often facing limited educational and technological resources, the foundation hopes the project will open new opportunities for young people in and strengthen their ability to navigate an increasingly digital world.