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 old house and her children, she felt like a bird without a branch, struggling to survive.
But everything changed when she joined Fonkoze’s Chemen Lavi Miyò (CLM) program. With access to savings, training, and support, Teramise took her first steps toward financial independence. What started as a small business investment quickly grew—first a pig, then chickens, then goats—until she had not just a livelihood but a sense of security and dignity. Today, Teramise no longer depends on others for survival. Instead, she stands on her own, with a home, a thriving business, and a future filled with possibility—all thanks to the power of opportunity and determination.
Watch her tell her story:
