Radio Boukman

Radio Boukman is a community radio station based in Cité Soleil, a marginalized and densely populated area in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. It was established to provide a platform for local voices and to address issues affecting the community, such as poverty, violence, and social inequality. The station promotes education, cultural expression, and civic engagement while offering programming on topics like health, human rights, and grassroots activism. Radio Boukman is named after Dutty Boukman, a leader in Haiti's fight for independence, symbolizing resistance and empowerment. It operates despite significant challenges, including limited resources and the area's insecurity.