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Value Chain Development
Fonkoze's Value Chain Development programs (also known as Zafèn) strengthen economic opportunities for small businesses in Haiti by establishing and reinforcing market linkages. The program focuses on businesses and associations that are underserved by the financial sector in Haiti.
Program Impact
Small businesses in Haiti face several challenges participating in the formal economy. They often lack a reliable supply of inputs and inventory; they have difficulty reaching consumers; and they do not have strong financial management and business skills. For business associations lacking formal legal status, they are unable to access financial services that would otherwise grow their businesses. Fonkoze’s Value Chain Development programs address these issues by offering loans, providing training, and promoting collaboration through, for example, Village Savings and Loans Associations(VSLAs).
Currently, one of Zafèn’s core programs supports the artisan sector in Haiti in collaboration with the Artisan Business Network and Fonkoze financial services. Zafèn is helping to build the business skills of the artisans while the Artisan Business Network is helping to refine their skills and connect them with domestic and international markets.
Read Their Stories
“My son is my main motivation. After watching and helping me for years, he can also make these products. I want him to be something more important in life, maybe manage or own his own shop.” -Jean-Roberts Merome
Read their stories of triumph and struggle; get to know some of the strongest, most resilient and hardworking people we know!
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Fonkoze USA
1900 L Street NW, Ste 304
Washington, DC 20036
Fonkoze USA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Tax ID: 52-2022113
Copyright © 2022 Fonkoze USA. All Rights Reserved.
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Value Chain Development
Providing training and financial services to small and growing entrepreneurs.
»
Value Chain Development
Fonkoze's Value Chain Development programs (also known as Zafèn) strengthen economic opportunities for small businesses in Haiti by establishing and reinforcing market linkages. The program focuses on businesses and associations that are underserved by the financial sector in Haiti.
Program Impact
Small businesses in Haiti face several challenges participating in the formal economy. They often lack a reliable supply of inputs and inventory; they have difficulty reaching consumers; and they do not have strong financial management and business skills. For business associations lacking formal legal status, they are unable to access financial services that would otherwise grow their businesses. Fonkoze’s Value Chain Development programs address these issues by offering loans, providing training, and promoting collaboration through, for example, Village Savings and Loans Associations(VSLAs).
Currently, one of Zafèn’s core programs supports the artisan sector in Haiti in collaboration with the Artisan Business Network and Fonkoze financial services. Zafèn is helping to build the business skills of the artisans while the Artisan Business Network is helping to refine their skills and connect them with domestic and international markets.
Read Their Stories
“My son is my main motivation. After watching and helping me for years, he can also make these products. I want him to be something more important in life, maybe manage or own his own shop.” -Jean-Roberts Merome
Read their stories of triumph and struggle; get to know some of the strongest, most resilient and hardworking people we know!
Donate Today
Get Updates
Learn More
Fonkoze USA
1900 L Street NW, Ste 304
Washington, DC 20036
Fonkoze USA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Tax ID: 52-2022113
Copyright © 2022 Fonkoze USA. All Rights Reserved.
Value Chain Development
Providing training and financial services to small and growing entrepreneurs.
»
Value Chain Development
Fonkoze's Value Chain Development programs (also known as Zafèn) strengthen economic opportunities for small businesses in Haiti by establishing and reinforcing market linkages. The program focuses on businesses and associations that are underserved by the financial sector in Haiti.
Program Impact
Small businesses in Haiti face several challenges participating in the formal economy. They often lack a reliable supply of inputs and inventory; they have difficulty reaching consumers; and they do not have strong financial management and business skills. For business associations lacking formal legal status, they are unable to access financial services that would otherwise grow their businesses. Fonkoze’s Value Chain Development programs address these issues by offering loans, providing training, and promoting collaboration through, for example, Village Savings and Loans Associations(VSLAs).
Currently, one of Zafèn’s core programs supports the artisan sector in Haiti in collaboration with the Artisan Business Network and Fonkoze financial services. Zafèn is helping to build the business skills of the artisans while the Artisan Business Network is helping to refine their skills and connect them with domestic and international markets.
Read Their Stories
“My son is my main motivation. After watching and helping me for years, he can also make these products. I want him to be something more important in life, maybe manage or own his own shop.” -Jean-Roberts Merome
Value Chain
Value Chain Development
Fonkoze's Value Chain Development programs (also known as Zafèn) strengthen economic opportunities for small businesses in Haiti by establishing and reinforcing market linkages. The program focuses on businesses and associations that are underserved by the financial sector in Haiti.
Program Impact
Small businesses in Haiti face several challenges participating in the formal economy. They often lack a reliable supply of inputs and inventory; they have difficulty reaching consumers; and they do not have strong financial management and business skills. For business associations lacking formal legal status, they are unable to access financial services that would otherwise grow their businesses. Fonkoze’s Value Chain Development programs address these issues by offering loans, providing training, and promoting collaboration through, for example, Village Savings and Loans Associations(VSLAs).
Artisans Business Network
Currently, one of Zafèn’s core programs supports the artisan sector in Haiti in collaboration with the Artisan Business Network and Fonkoze financial services. Zafèn is helping to build the business skills of the artisans while the Artisan Business Network is helping to refine their skills and connect them with domestic and international markets.
Read Their Stories
“My son is my main motivation. After watching and helping me for years, he can also make these products. I want him to be something more important in life, maybe manage or own his own shop.” -Jean-Roberts Merome