In Pointe-à-Raquette, on Haiti’s La Gonâve island, the Rasin Devlopman Basis is working to remodel how younger folks use know-how by turning digital publicity right into a device for studying and empowerment.
On the island of La Gonâve, the Rasin Devlopman Basis is continuous its efforts to advertise digital training amongst younger folks. In Pointe-à-Raquette, the group has launched the second 12 months of its pc coaching program known as “Ankadre Enfomatik,” designed for youngsters locally.
The initiative goals to offer structured steerage for adolescents as entry to digital applied sciences continues to develop. In lots of circumstances, younger folks’s first contact with the digital world happens via smartphones and social media platforms comparable to TikTok. Program leaders say they need to encourage a extra constructive use of those instruments.
Remodeling digital consumption into studying
For this system’s mentors, the target is evident: assist youngsters transfer past merely consuming on-line content material and as an alternative change into customers who can create, study, and develop expertise that will profit their future.
“Know-how is a robust device for transformation, however with out correct steerage it could possibly distract somewhat than empower,” mentioned Louino Robillard, director of applications on the basis.
Based on Robillard, many younger folks uncover the web primarily via leisure platforms. With out supervision, early publicity can contribute to extreme display time, decreased focus, or entry to inappropriate content material.
This system subsequently focuses on educating accountable and productive makes use of of know-how.
First individuals be a part of the initiative
The coaching program first launched in July 2025 with a cohort of 13 adolescents aged 12 to 17.
At the start of 2026, 11 extra individuals joined the initiative, regardless of the muse working with restricted pc tools.
This system consists of:
- Introduction to primary pc expertise (Phrase, Excel, and web navigation)
- Strategies for on-line analysis and accountable internet use
- Vital excited about social media use
- Sensible digital expertise related for training and employment
For Youdlet Louigène, the challenge coordinator, prevention is a key facet of the initiative.
“If younger folks perceive the advantages of digital instruments earlier than dangerous habits take root, we can assist lots of them,” he mentioned.
Searching for companions to increase this system
To increase the initiative and welcome extra college students, the Rasin Devlopman Basis is interesting for assist from companions and donors.
The group says it wants:
- Laptop computer computer systems
- Tablets
- Smartphones
- Monetary help to maintain this system
In a area typically dealing with restricted academic and technological sources, the muse hopes the challenge will open new alternatives for younger folks in La Gonâve and strengthen their potential to navigate an more and more digital world.