CFI reasserts its support for the media in Haiti
Having donated a camera and an editing bench to the Media Operations Centre (established by Reporters Without Borders following the earthquake), CFI initiatives are now focussed on technical advice and training.
In late May 2010, Serge Braconnier, engineer at France Télévisions, went to assess the technical appliances available to Haitian TV and to give them advice on the reconstruction of their work setup. He also repaired some on-site equipment.
Two training courses for Haitian journalists
In the meantime, two training courses have been held on the island. The first, led by director Philippe Radoux, catered to 10 young journalists, cameramen and editors from state TV and commercial channels in Haiti, organised as a mini newsroom at the Media Operations Centre.
The second workshop was led by sports journalist Romain Grimaud. The aim was to prepare Haitian journalists to commentate matches during the 2010 FIFA World Cup, built around practical tips and match commentary simulations.
The training course was held at the Croix des Bouquets, the new site of the Haitian Ministry of Youth and Sports.
93 hours of French programmes for state TV
Lastly, alongside CulturesFrance, Arte and some other French operators, CFI has offered Haitian TV a selection of French programmes.
In late May, the French ambassador gave the Managing Director of the state TV channel a DVD containing 93 hours of French programmes, including fiction, documentaries and children's cartoon series.
