As part of the celebration of Black History Month, on Thursday, February 2, former President Michel Joseph Martelly accompanied by his wife Sophia, went to Claflin University in South Carolina (USA) https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-19942-icihaiti-education-michel-martelly-lecturer-to-claflin-university.html

This visit was part of the "Visionary Leader in Residence" program of the University of Claflin which allows young students to meet world leaders interested in the issue of access to education for all, through a space of discussion on their respective path and sharing of experience.

Michel Martelly gave two lectures, one in front of second year students, the other in front of the faculty of the University, during which he had ample opportunity to discuss issues in Haiti as well as the opportunities offered by his country.

During his lecture to the students, he delivered encouraging statments and invited young people to have a positive effect on their immediate environment through action and knowledge sharing.

At the same time, former First Lady Sophia Martelly hosted a forum on the issue of women in Haiti.

During a reception given in honor of the former President and his wife by the Columbia World Affairs Council in the presence of a few businessmen and local politicians, Michel Martelly received the key to the city of Columbia.

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