Between bullets and dreams: these young Haitians who refuse to abandon their future

Partner of the 9th edition of the Young Journalist Prize in Haiti organized by OIF, we publish the article by Daniela SAINT-LOUIS, winner in the print media category.

Between bullets and dreams: these young Haitians who refuse to abandon their future

Daniella Saint-Louis

Displaced by gangs, deprived of school, employment or stability, thousands of young people are still trying to take their lives back into their own hands. Through the journey of Charlande Orélus, 19, we delve into the heart of a generation that transforms survival into an act of resistance.<\/i><\/p>

At 7:57 AM on Sunday, July 12, 2026, the displaced persons camp of Bois-Verna slowly awakens. Beneath the worn tarps serving as roofs, the first voices mingle with the sounds of pots being prepared and children running in the narrow alleys.

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