In a landmark ceremony held on May 2, 2026, Haiti’s National Old Age Insurance Office (ONA) formally launched a transformative partnership with one of Haiti’s most prominent digital creators, Ariana Milagro Lafond, who boasts over 16 million followers on TikTok. The announcement was made official by ONA Director General Lovely François, marking a pivotal shift in how the state social security institution engages with the Haitian public.
This collaboration kicks off a new chapter for ONA’s institutional work, merging the agency’s core social security mandate with modern digital communication strategies tailored to connect with young Haitians. The event was filled with moments that underscored the institution’s commitment to systemic change: updating its public image, forging stronger, more relatable bonds with the population, and reaffirming its foundational mission of ensuring all Haitian workers can access a dignified, financially stable retirement.
Through this partnership, ONA is explicitly acknowledging the power, talent and widespread impact of Haiti’s engaged, creative generation of change-makers. Lafond will serve as a critical bridge between the state institution and the country’s large, digitally active youth demographic. The collaboration carries a clear underlying principle, however: with great influence comes the responsibility to guide, lift up, and serve the public good.
Under the leadership of François, the partnership is rooted in a broader, long-term vision for ONA: building a more modern, accessible institution that meets citizens where they are, while expanding public social education across the country. The ceremony also doubled as a celebration of Haitian youth excellence, delivering a unifying message to the next generation: “We see you, we recognize your talent, and we encourage you to continue excelling in what you do best.”
Beyond the new collaboration, ONA used the event to reaffirm its three core commitments: building sustained connections between the institution and young Haitians, growing a national culture of proactive social security planning, and encouraging every working Haitian to take active steps toward building a dignified, secure future. In closing, the agency delivered a resonant re framing of youth’s role in Haiti: “Haitian youth are not a challenge to be contained, but a force to be supported, a resource to be valued, and a future to be built together.”