A Journey Worth Celebrating: 137 Families  Graduate from Fonkoze’s CLM Program in Central Haiti

In rural Haiti today, the sound of celebration is echoing across hillsides. But it’s not just music or speeches that make this moment powerful—it’s what it represents.

Today, 137 women are graduating from Fonkoze’s Chemen Lavi Miyò (CLM) program.

These women started their journey in what is referred to as ultra-poverty. That means they had no reliable income, no secure housing, no livestock, and little or no access to food, clean water, or medical care. Many were raising children in shelters made of sticks that are unable to withstand Haiti’s harsh weather. Others had been displaced by violence or abandoned by partners. Most had never had the chance to receive a formal education and the chance to dream about something better—until CLM.

Chemen Lavi Miyò means “the Pathway to a Better Life.” And for these 137 women, it has been exactly that.

For 18 months, each woman worked with a trained Fonkoze case manager who walked alongside her—week after week—offering coaching, encouragement, and access to resources that helped her build a strong foundation for her and her family. She received training and funds to launch two income-generating activities, a water filter, a latrine, and support to build or repair her home. She enrolled her children in school. Her confidence began to grow.

The transformation is not instant. It takes time. Trust. Partnership. It takes letting women lead their own journeys—and it takes the compassion and commitment of donors like you to make that possible. We invite you to take a behind-the-scenes look at the preparation for this meaningful day.

🎬 Watch these graduation moments unfold:

Food Preparation

The March In

The Welcome Song

What does graduation from Fonkoze’s CLM Program mean?

It means each woman and family has met key milestones to sustainably exit ultra-poverty:

• She is earning regular income.

• She can feed her family daily.

• She lives in a safe, improved home.

• She has access to healthcare and social support.

• She’s saving money.

• She has confidence in her ability to plan for the future, despite obstacles that may arise.

This is not charity. It’s not a handout. It’s partnership. And it’s hard work.

In every woman who graduates today, there is a story of perseverance—and your support has been part of that story.

Because of you, 137 women are walking toward a brighter future.

Keep Walking With Them—Month by Month

These 137 graduates are just the beginning. There are hundreds more women ready to begin their journey out of poverty. You can be the reason they start.

By becoming a monthly donor, you provide steady, reliable support that allows Fonkoze to plan ahead, respond to urgent needs, and reach more women with life-changing support.

🌱 Join our community of monthly donors today and walk with more women like these—month by month, step by step.
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We are Fonkoze. And together, we are transforming lives—one woman, one family, one community at a time.