Establishment of multimedia community centres
Since 1992, the Fondation SAKS has been working with grassroots organizations to help the Haitian people break their isolation and overcome the inadequacies of the communications network. Through to this project, Fondation SAKS aims to transform two community radios, situated in Cayes, in the south and Mare-Rouge in the north-west, into community multimedia centres. The centres will be connected to the Internet via satellite and operate using solar panels and batteries. Three computers will be installed in each centre and a schedule will be drawn up to facilitate the rational use of the system by the staff of the radio and members of the community. Specialized training seminars will be organized for 6 staff members in each centre. Articulated around the idea of education through radio communication, the project also aims to revitalize and improve the quality and speed of communication links within the community. This project will increase access to information, vital for freedom of expression, particularly in isolated communities.