This International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, we celebrate the courage, resilience, and vision of Haitian women—those who shaped Haiti’s history and those building its future today.
Nan rasin nou, gen kouraj.
In our roots, there is courage.
Haitian Women Who Made History
Over 200 years ago, Haitian women were at the heart of a revolution that changed the world.
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Cécile Fatiman raised her voice at the Bois Caïman ceremony, calling her people to fight for freedom.
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Catherine Flon stitched together the first Haitian flag, sewing unity into the birth of a nation.
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Sanité Bélair faced a firing squad without a blindfold, refusing to bow.
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Marie-Jeanne Lamartinière fought on the front lines at the Battle of Crête-à-Pierrot.
These women did not wait for permission. They acted.
Fanm an aksyon — Women in Action.
Women in Action Today
The spirit of these historic women lives on in the women of Haiti today:
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Mothers rising before dawn to sell goods in local marketplaces.
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Women learning to read or write later in life, gaining skills to secure their families’ futures.
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Entrepreneurs turning small loans into thriving businesses that sustain their families and communities.
At Fonkoze, we see this courage every day. The women we serve are entrepreneurs, community leaders, and the backbone of Haiti’s economy.
Why Your Support Matters
When you invest in a Haitian woman, you help transform lives:
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She can send her children to school.
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She can feed her family.
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She can create opportunities for others in her community.
Every monthly gift provides sustainable support, giving women access to the financial tools, education, and resources they need to lift themselves and their families out of poverty. Your recurring gift ensures that progress continues all year long.
Stand With Women This Women’s History Month by Donating Monthly
This Women’s History Month, honor the courage and resilience of Haitian women. Join us in celebrating women in action—those who move Haiti forward every day.
Together, we can help women build stronger families and stronger communities.