While many children worldwide celebrate International Children’s Day on June 1 with gifts and laughter, Haitian youth face a starkly different reality. Amid ongoing political instability and economic challenges, CGTN spoke to children in Haiti about their hopes—and their answers will both break and warm your heart.
🎤 Voices of Resilience: Fourteen-year-old Polon Mithsarna dreams of becoming a doctor or flight attendant. \"I know our country is struggling,\" she told reporters, \"but my generation can rebuild Haiti into a place where everyone feels safe.\" Other kids shared aspirations ranging from teaching to launching tech startups—proof that hope survives even in tough times.
🌱 Seeds of Change: Despite limited access to education and healthcare, these young Haitians cling to optimism. Many cited role models like local nurses and pilots working with aid organizations as inspiration. \"If they can help people,\" said 12-year-old Jean-Pierre, \"maybe I can too.\"
🔮 Why It Matters: Haiti remains one of the world’s most vulnerable nations, but its children’s dreams reflect a universal truth: youth everywhere deserve safety, opportunity, and the chance to shape their futures. As global citizens, their resilience reminds us to advocate for every child’s right to dream—and thrive. 🌍💖
