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Agriculture Communautaire

Education &
Vocational Training

It is essential to systematically address primary, secondary, technical and vocational education as a priority. Subsequently, it will become necessary to improve higher education so that it becomes more relevant in Haiti. Human development is the hub of the country's economic and social development. To address this, CHFESDI believes it must appreciate all the areas favorable to the education of the population. First, technical and vocational training for young people, in various fields, can produce favorable results not only for economic growth, but also for their self-development. Let us think of training in agricultural techniques, agri-food processing techniques, training in nutrition and hygiene, information technology training, training of technicians able to intervene in solving problems in their environments, among others, labor productivity, wastewater drainage, sanitation, waste management, housing improvement, primary health care.

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It is also necessary to consider adult literacy, continuous training, and the establishment of research, information, and industrial training centers aimed at spreading technological innovations adapted to microenterprises. Interventions in these areas will not only change citizens' perceptions of development but will also foster autonomy, entrepreneurship, empowerment, and the ownership of actions related to the country’s economic and regional development.

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Establish initiatives that allow children, youth, and adults to access quality education, which will improve their quality of life and contribute to Haiti's economic development, is the cornerstone of CHFESDI’s work in education. This goal aligns very well with the one set by the UN and its global partners, which states, "that quality education is the foundation for improving people's lives and sustainable development, and that inclusive and equitable access can equip local populations with the necessary tools to develop innovative solutions to the world's greatest problems." Haiti is not exempt from the grim picture related to the lack of education of local populations globally, as the UN informs us, including:

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  • 57 million children in developing countries still do not have access to schooling.

  • 50% of children of primary school age who are not enrolled in school live in areas affected by conflict.

  • 617 million young people worldwide lack basic skills in mathematics and literacy.

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In the case of Haiti, CHFESDI will address this issue by implementing the following initiatives:

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  • Build primary schools integrated into the most marginalized areas, where children and youth do not have the opportunity to attend school. The concept of integrated primary schools that we advocate for includes schools where basic vocational training centers are integrated, including adult literacy programs for out-of-school adults and centers for technical and professional training.

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  • Establish technical and professional training centers that will facilitate the acquisition of technical skills, enabling youth to enter the job market without needing a university degree.

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  • Partner with UN organizations, particularly UNESCO, and other national and international partners to address the main causes of the lack of quality education in Haiti, including the shortage of properly trained teachers, school conditions, and equity issues related to opportunities for children from rural areas.

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  • Provide scholarships to young people and resources that support the safe education of children by implementing essential services for this disadvantaged social group, including improving access to water, electricity in schools, and basic supplies.

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  • Offer training workshops for teachers, including overseas training, through our international education partnerships.

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