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Full biographies

Full biographies

2014 Brochure (English)

2014 Brochure (Kreyol Ayisyen)

HONOREES

ALASKAR MILIEN, Soleil 17

Alashkar was awarded the Peace Prize for her leadership in the Konbit Soley Leve movement, helping to navigate challenging moments, bringing in more women, solidifying important partnerships, and creating livelihoods opportunities. 

STEPHEN ITALIEN, La Difference

Stephen founded La Difference, a model community in the area of 3BB, in 2008. The area is clean, beautiful, and an inspiration for dozens of other neighborhoods throughout Cite Soleil and Port au Prince. 

FRANTZ FRANCOIS, 3BB

Frantz is a co-founder and leader in SAKALA, a youth center in Cite Soleil. He has taught hundreds of young people about peace, urban gardening, and active citizenship. He helps to bring young people from marginalized neighborhoods together.

SADRACK JOSEPH, Soleil 4

Sadrack founded the Cite Soleil Basketball Team at a time when Cite Soleil was divided in a major territory battle. His efforts brought young men from across Cite Soleil together and worked to challenge the negative stigma of Cite Soleil.

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