Young People Reinvent Their Leisure Activities Amid Insecurity

Faced with insecurity, economic difficulties and the closure or inaccessibility of several recreational spaces, some young Haitians are being forced to rethink how they spend their free time. For some, phones, social media and activities at home have now replaced outings, sports activities and gatherings with friends. “When I have free time, I stay on my phone, look for information on the Internet and listen to music,” Roude says.

Before, he used to go to public squares and go out with friends. But the deterioration of the security sit