Nadia Colin: Fonkoze Financial Services Client
Nadia Colin: Building a Brighter Future with Fonkoze Financial Services For years, Nadia Colin has been a dedicated Fonkoze Financial Services microfinance client, using small loans to steadily grow her business and support her family. With each investment, she has strengthened her livelihood, proving that with access to financial resources and the right support, hardworking […]
Teramise Ceus from CLM
From Struggle to Stability: Teramise Cues’s Journey with CLM There was a time when Teramise Cues had nothing—no food to eat, no income, and no way forward. Each day was a battle, relying on the kindness of family members who could spare just 100 gourdes ($1 USD) to help her get by. With only an […]
Watch: International Women’s Day Webinar with Fonkoze
Watch the Webinar Recording For 30 years, Fonkoze has should shoulder to shoulder alongside the most vulnerable women in Haiti, providing the tools, resources, and support they need to lift themselves and their families out of poverty. In observance of International Women’s Day, we gathered for a powerful conversation reflecting on this journey, celebrating the […]
Ivronie’s Story of Transformation
Building a Future with Hope: Ivronie’s Story of Transformation with Fonkoze Ivronie’s life has transformed in ways she never imagined. Not long ago, she was a single widow raising three children on her own, living in a home that didn’t belong to her. After her husband passed away, she had to rely on working the […]
Impact of Fonkoze’s Make Life Bloom Project
The Impact of the Boujonnen Lavi (Make Life Bloom) Project on Darlene Cherestal’s Life in Haiti Darlene Cherestal, from the second section of Camp Perrin, shared how difficult life was before she entered the Boujonnen Lavi project of Fonkoze. She couldn’t feed herself or take care of her children because neither she nor her husband […]
Economic Opportunity Program Provides Business Support in Haiti
Empowering Entrepreneurs in Haiti: Q3 Results from Fonkoze’s Economic Opportunity Program At Fonkoze, we believe in creating sustainable opportunities for entrepreneurs in Haiti. Thanks to the support of our donors and partners, the Economic Opportunity Program is making a measurable impact. Here are some highlights from the third quarter of 2024: 62% of participating […]
Melanie Steger Joins Fonkoze USA’s Board of Directors
Introducing Melanie Steger: A Seasoned Finance Executive Driving Strategy Across Sectors We are thrilled to welcome Melanie Steger to our community of changemakers as a new board member of Fonkoze USA. With a robust background spanning both for-profit and non-profit sectors, Melanie brings unparalleled expertise in financial strategy, operational excellence, and organizational growth. Her career […]
Yvrose Builds a New Life in Rural Haiti
Meet Yvrose She once lived in a backroom with her partner, two children, and no income. But with CLM’s guidance and her determination, Yvrose built a new life—starting her own business, joining a savings group, and becoming a Community Health Entrepreneur. From Nothing to a Three-Room Home: Yvrose’s Journey with CLM When Yvrose joined Fonkoze’s […]
Recording: Pathway to A Better Life: A Graduation Celebration Featuring Women from the Program
On Thursday, January 23, Mercy Focus on Haiti and Fonkoze brought supporters together to meet three graduates of the Chemen Lavi Miyò (CLM) “Pathway to a Better Life” program. The women shared their experiences, and the ways their lives have changed as they embark on this path out of poverty and build sustainable livelihoods. This […]
Transforming Gender Equity in Haiti: Fonkoze’s Evolution of the CLM Program
How Fonkoze’s CLM Program in Haiti is Evolving to Address Gender Inequities From 2018 to 2022, Fonkoze conducted independent studies of Chemen Lavi Miyò (CLM), its adaptation of the BRAC graduation program, to better understand its impact and identify growth opportunities. These studies drew significant conclusions about gender equity, revealing both the program’s successes and […]
