Planting flower seeds in avenue Poupelard.

Our primary mission is to educate, focusing particularly on girls living in underprivileged neighborhoods and areas. While this reality is predominantly in rural areas in Haiti, a significant number of teenagers living in the slums of Port-au-Prince, where living conditions are precarious. Therefore with a grateful heart for our community in Hinche (Centre), which allowed us to launch this initiative and served as a profound source of inspiration, the time had come to extend our efforts to Port-au-Prince.

In partnership with the dedicated principal sister at Centre Rosalie Javouhey, a primary school nestled in Avenue Poupelard, a neighborhood marked by deep economic hardship and home to countless underprivileged girls; we had the incredible opportunity to bring Santé Tifi to these young minds. With unwavering belief in the urgency and impact of this initiative, the principal championed the effort, ensuring that these girls received the knowledge and support they so rarely have access to.

Early that morning, we traveled to Poupelard, There were six of us packed into a car with all our materials, filled with joy and eager to share our knowledge with these girls. In a warm and welcoming environment, upon arrival we met about thirty young girls aged 8 to 14. Smiles on their faces and curious to know what this day would bring. They were really exciited about the novelty of this intervention.

About twenty minutes after our arrival, we were ready to start. We began with introductions—of the staff, the girls, and a little icebreaker game to lighten the mood. Then, we moved on to the training. With five modules focused on hygiene, puberty, self-esteem, leadership, and civic engagement, we provided these adolescents with valuable information to help them thrive physically and mentally in a society where education on health and children's rights is almost non-existent.

The highlight of the day was undoubtedly the number of questions the girls asked. They had been eagerly waiting for this opportunity to engage in conversations about puberty and self-esteem, topics that are rarely discussed in their communities.

In a joyful atmosphere, we later shared a delicious snack with them. To wrap up the activity, the girls made beautiful bracelets as a keepsake of the training. However, the most lasting memory will remain in their hearts and minds. Through these activities, we hope these girls will remember that they have the right to live and enjoy their rights just as boys do. At the same time, they should also embrace their responsibilities now and in the future, as honest citizens in a society as patriarchal as ours.