National Teachers' Day: The Haitian Government Praises the Resilience of Educators
By La Rédaction · Port-au-Prince
· 2 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
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On the occasion of National Teachers' Day, Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé praised the resilience of education professionals and reaffirmed the Haitian State's commitment to strengthening the education system. An official ceremony was held on May 16, 2025, at the Karibe Hotel in Pétion-Ville.
In a national context marked by multiple crises, the Haitian government wanted to pause to celebrate those who, every day, bear the heavy task of educating: teachers. On the eve of May 17, National Teachers' Day, a solemn ceremony was held at the Karibe Hotel in Pétion-Ville, under the aegis of the Ministry of National Education and Vocational Training (MENFP).
Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, present on this occasion alongside the President of the Transitional Presidential Council, Fritz Alphonse Jean, used this platform to pay tribute to the dedication, patience, and courage of teachers across the country's ten departments. He emphasized their indispensable role in transmitting knowledge, civic and republican values, and their essential mission in forming conscious and responsible citizens.
“Despite the difficulties our country is facing, our teachers are holding strong. They are the true builders of a new Haiti,” declared the Head of Government, calling for valued and equitable education to establish a more just and prosperous society.
The ceremony also honored representatives from the ten Departmental Directorates of Education, symbolizing the diversity and strength of the Haitian teaching corps. The Prime Minister emphasized that strengthening the education system is at the heart of the social refoundation project, championed by his government and the Transitional Presidential Council.
While commending the pedagogical excellence and tireless commitment of teachers, the government reaffirmed its determination to take concrete action to improve their working conditions. Quality education, he insisted, remains the cornerstone of any sustainable reconstruction in Haiti.
Immediately after this event, the Prime Minister departed for a tour of the northern part of the country, as the Haitian Flag Day celebration for May 18 will take place in that department, particularly in the city of Cap-Haïtien. A budget of over 300 million gourdes has been allocated for this celebration nationwide.
