Haiti: Capoeira classes aim to promote peace
Summary
An association in Haiti is offering capoeira classes, a martial art from Brazil, to help reduce violence and encourage people to reconnect with their communities. The classes welcome everyone, including children involved in armed gangs, during a time when safety in Haiti has been getting worse.Key Facts
- The group is called “Capoeira and Social Education in Haiti” (CESOHA).
- Capoeira is a mix of dance, fighting, and music that started in Brazil.
- The classes take place in Petion-Ville, near Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince.
- The founder, Rodney Jean Marc, says the classes aim to promote peace.
- The program accepts all participants, including youths from armed groups.
- Haiti’s security has worsened in recent years due to gang violence.
- This effort is part of a social reintegration approach to help people leave violence behind.
- Other recent events in Haiti include postponed elections and deadly gang attacks.
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