UNESCO in Haiti Donates 6 Vehicles and 10 Motorcycles to MENFP

To strengthen the mobility of the teams of the Ministry of National Education and Vocational Training (MENFP), UNESCO in Haiti handed over six vehicles and ten motorcycles to Minister Augustin Antoine this Friday, July 11, 2025. The key handover and property transfer ceremony took place at the organization's premises in Pétion-Ville.

The MENFP thus received a fleet consisting of Toyota Land Cruisers, Ford Rangers, and Yamaha DT125 motorcycles. This donation is funded by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE).

The UNESCO Representative in Haiti, Éric Voli Bi, emphasized the importance of this gesture. He explained that this contribution goes beyond a simple handover of equipment: « It symbolizes a deep commitment to the reconstruction and modernization of the national education system. Despite the apparent modesty of the funding, every resource has been rigorously managed, generating concrete and lasting impacts in partnership with local actors. »

For his part, the Minister of National Education, Augustin Antoine, immediately welcomed UNESCO's commitment to education in Haiti. This equipment will allow employees to move more easily. The head of the MENFP also mentioned the colossal challenges his institution faces.

The ministry faces significant mobility problems. Several employees have lost their homes or been displaced, making their mission even more complex. « This donation is not a simple gesture; it is an urgent response to a severe logistical crisis, where some vehicles have been stolen or set on fire, as was the case in Nazon, » he lamented.

Mr. Antoine insisted that, without these means of transport, it becomes almost impossible for field agents to ensure the distribution of educational materials and supervision activities. He thanked the Swiss, Mexican partners, and UNESCO « for their unwavering support, which today allows an essential service to the nation to be restarted. »

During this ceremony, the UNESCO representative recalled that this support is part of a broader framework of strategic interventions. Beyond vehicles and motorcycles, the project has provided essential equipment such as desktop and laptop computers, mobile phones, and generator kits, crucial for ensuring the daily operation of the ministry's various units.

It is important to note that over 90% of the budget allocated by the Global Partnership for Education is directly dedicated to the ministry's needs, « proof of the international partners' desire to strengthen local sovereignty and capacities, by supporting sustainable and inclusive development. »

Gédéon Delva