The Rotaract Club of Jacmel offers a library of 2,000 books to the Henry-Christophe high school in Marigot.

On January 15, 2025, the Rotaract Club of Jacmel officially launched an ambitious and promising project: to provide the Henry Christophe high school with a library of 2,000 books, a learning space that will proudly bear the name of Paul Harris , founder of Rotary.

This project, with a total cost of 1,100,375 gourdes , is now entering its penultimate phase: the manufacture of the furniture. Thanks to a broad community mobilization, more than 800 pounds have already been collected, as well as 169,094 gourdes in cash and in-kind donations.

"We wanted to meet a real need in this public high school by creating a space where young people will have access to reading, research, and intellectual escape." "It's not just a library, it's a promise for the future," explains Darlou Alexandre, president of the Rotaract Club of Jacmel for the 2024-2025 academic year.

De gauche à droite : Ing. James Belgarde, la vice-présidente Achley S. Romain, la secrétaire Ernstcia Mondesir et Jean-Yves Saint Germain, membre du club. C.P. : Breez Zamy

Signature officielle du contrat pour la confection du mobilier destiné à la bibliothèque le 17 mai 2025. C.P. : Breez Zamy

To make this dream possible, the club has called upon the generosity of the population and partners: book donations, financial contributions from 500 gourdes... A register of all donors will be displayed in the library as a symbol of transparency and recognition.

"I like reading, but there's no library at our school." This project motivates me to work harder. "I can't wait to go there, borrow books, and discover new things," says Jonas, a Year 3 student.

"As soon as I heard about the project, I immediately wanted to contribute." Giving a book is like planting a seed in a young person's mind. I'm proud to be part of this initiative," says donor Claudy Vital.

Dons de livres. CP : Darlou Alexandre

The Rotaract Club of Jacmel once again demonstrates its commitment to education, youth, and local development. The library's inauguration is scheduled for the coming weeks. An opening that will mark a new chapter in the school's history... and for all the young readers to come.

Communications Team