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- ARTICLE_POSTED_ON: Nov 16, 2014
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It is estimated that almost 70 percent of Haiti’s population are under the age of 30 (according to Population Action International); they are Haiti's millennials.
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Cleve MesidorIt is estimated that almost 70 percent of Haiti’s population are under the age of 30 (according to Population Action International); they are Haiti's millennials.
Millennials is a term given to the generation that is now under 30; they are also called generation "Y". This is a generation that grew up with technology, that is more confident, resourceful, open-minded, civic-minded, and less willing to pursue traditional life and career paths.
Many of the Haiti's millennials are no different from their peers around the world. For the first time in history, due to technology, there's less difference between youth globally and the opportunities they can tap into.
Former Obama presidential appointee Cleve Mesidor is currently the Global Solutions Consultant with The Raben Group, a policy, communications, and lobbying firm. She has worked with the Haitian millennials through the projects ran by The Raben Group, and during her six-month stay in Haiti when she taught at Quisqueya University.
Cleve has interacted with and observed the new generation of Haiti. She believes they are unique and best positioned to use the legacy of the previous generations and take Haiti to the next level.
Haiti's Millennials have a unique opportunity
"I do think that Haiti's millennials have tremendous opportunities that we did not have in Haiti's recent history," says Cleve.
Due to technology and the times they live in, millennials are learning differently and they are more connected to the global environment. They can easily learn about trends around the world and reach their peers globally.