Livres en Liberté Receives Support from Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé

For its 120th edition, to be held in Africa, under the high patronage of Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, the 120th edition of the cultural caravan Livres en Liberté reaches a historic milestone by extending its footprint to the African continent. Organized with the support of a network of institutional and private partners, this Haitian literary initiative will make stops in Togo from August 20 to 30, then in Rwanda from September 2 to 10. This double event aims to promote reading as an instrument of emancipation and rapprochement between peoples, while consolidating cultural ties between Haiti and Africa.

This edition is distinguished by the participation of prominent figures, such as Gary Victor, whose bold and critical writing embodies committed Haitian literature, and Yves Martial, an enlightened thinker whose reflections invite a deep re-reading of cultural trajectories. Their presence lends undeniable intellectual legitimacy and symbolic scope to the event. Alongside these figures, a Rotary delegation composed of recognized actors from the legal, educational, and associative worlds, such as D’Jimy Malval, Me Mesac Philogène, and Me E. Jean Baptiste Brown, will enrich the debates and field actions.

With a focus on inclusion and lasting impact, Livres en Liberté is expanding its scope of intervention this year by integrating primary schools into its program. This innovative educational approach aims to instill a love of reading from an early age and awaken the curiosity of future generations. The planned stop at École Internationale Altagracia, founded by Ketline Adodo, a Haitian author, illustrates the importance given to cultural anchoring and intergenerational transmission.

For coordinator Clément II Benoit, this 120th edition transcends the scope of a one-off event. It embodies an ambitious vision: to connect imaginations, value plural identities, and contribute to an intellectual symbiosis between the Haitian and African peoples. Mr. Benoit emphasizes that literature, as a vector of consciousness and social connection, plays a fundamental role here in awakening consciences and building a shared future.

Finally, the realization of this major event relies on the active support of strategic partners, including the Banque Nationale de Crédit, Cabinet Brown Legal Group, Institution Joseph D. Charles de Limbé, and Entreprises Plastech Haïti. Their collective commitment demonstrates a strong desire to promote Haitian culture on the international stage and contribute to the intellectual development of young generations.

Livres en Liberté Press Office