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Fonkoze USA has moved

Fonkoze USA has moved to new offices.  Our new address is 1700 Kalorama Road NW, Suite 102, Washington, DC 20009, and our phone number remains 202-628-9033

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"Kanpe" Launched to Help Put an End to Poverty in Haiti

Canadian sensation "Arcade Fire" and famous Haitian band "RAM" played in Quebec City on Tuesday to celebrate the official launch of Kanpe, which means "stand up" in Haitian Creole.  To read more about the concert and Kanpe, click the links below:

Arcade Fire backs fostering initiative (The Montreal Gazette)

At Quebec Festival, Arcade Fire Focuses on Haiti (NYTimes)

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Six Months After the Earthquake

Since a 7.0 earthquake devastated Haiti six months ago, Fonkoze has received thousands of donations from across the world. As our pressrelease1donors and supporters, you are part of the Fonkoze Family and we are committed to reporting to you often on how your contributions are being used in post-earthquake Haiti. Despite the challenges ahead, Fonkoze and Fonkoze member-clients are on the path to a full and vibrant recovery.

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Insuring Haitians in the Face of Inevitable Natural Disasters

Anne Hastings, CEO of Fonkoze Financial Services, has written an op-ed in the Miami Herald explaining the cycle of poverty in Haiti and the need for catastrophic microinsurance.

Click here to read the article on the Miami Herald website

 

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Zynga continues it social program for Haiti and Fonkoze

The Fonkoze Family thanks Zynga for its commitment to the elimination of poverty in Haiti. Zynga's fall 2009 campaign raised more than $400,000 for Fonkoze projects! Learn More. A special holiday campaign via  Zynga Pker continues the commitment to Haiti's poor Microfinance Focus .