On December 2, 2025, Bordeaux City Hall will host a round table and photo exhibition dedicated to Haiti, highlighting initiatives that receive little media coverage. Organized by Agrisud International and Initiative Développement, with the support of the City of Bordeaux, this event invites the public to take a different look at Haiti.

Behind the images of natural disasters, political crisis, and gang violence, there is another story: that of a country that is building itself up every day thanks to the commitment of its citizens. 

The event will be attended by Céline Papin, Vice President of International Relations and Citizen Dialogue for the City of Bordeaux, and Dominique Delpuech, Diplomatic Advisor to the Prefect of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

The roundtable discussion will bring together representatives of the two NGOs as well as members of the Haitian diaspora in Bordeaux to share their experiences in the field and their views on actions that strengthen resilience: 

  • agricultural initiatives that provide income and greater food security;
  • community projects that strengthen social cohesion;
  • local governance approaches that support community autonomy.

To enrich these discussions, poet and playwright Rolaphton Mercure will present an artistic intervention, offering a committed perspective on Haitian reality.

A photo exhibition will also highlight the actions carried out over several years in northwestern Haiti by Agrisud International and Initiative Développement.

Practical information

  • Tuesday, December 2 at 6 p.m.
  • Bordeaux City Hall – Salons d’honneur, Place Pey-Berland
  • Free event – Open to all

Event program and speakers

Schedule

6:00 p.m.: Welcome address

  • Céline PAPIN, Vice-President of International Relations and Citizen Dialogue – City of Bordeaux
  • Agnès ROSSETTI, President – Initiative et Développement (ID)
  • Elphège GHESTEM ZAHIR, Managing Director – Agrisud International

6:15 p.m.: Round table

Moderator: Rafaël LUCAS, Senior Lecturer – Bordeaux-Montaigne University

Preamble: Dominique Delpuech, Diplomatic Advisor to the Prefect of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, former First Counsellor and Chargé d'Affaires a.i. at the French Embassy in Haiti

> Intro / Artistic performance – Rolaphton MERCURE, Haitian artist

Discussion 1: Citizenship and empowerment

  • Aude Claire PRUVOST, Country Director in Haiti – Initiative et Développement (ID)
  • Renan Anglade CHARLES-CIUS, Representative of the Haïti en Vie association

> Artistic performance – Rolaphton MERCURE, Haitian artist

Discussion 2: Agriculture and local development

  • Sylvain DEFFONTAINES, Director of Operations – Agrisud International
  • Pearl-Marêva HIPPOLYTE, Vice-President – Association Amitié France-Haïti

Summary & Outlook by Céline Papin, Vice-President of International Relations and Citizen Dialogue – City of Bordeaux

> Artistic performance– Rolaphton MERCURE, Haitian artist

7:35 p.m.: Photo exhibition

Discussions continue over drinks and the photo exhibition.