New Book: Based on personal experiences and interactions with powerful women and valued colleagues, Pathway to a Better Life in Haiti offers an incisive and honest account of the pioneering efforts of Fonkoze to address extreme poverty in Haiti.
Video: CLM Graduation in Central Haiti
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 […]
How One Haitian Mother Is Escaping Poverty and Abuse with Fonkoze’s Program
Choosing Dignity: Marilia’s Journey from Domestic Violence to Hope in Rural Haiti In a quiet corner of Gwo Moulen, Haiti, a woman named Marilia is building something powerful: a life of dignity, safety, and independence—for herself and her children. Her story is one of survival, resilience, and transformation. And it is a testament to the […]
Fonkoze’s CLM Program is Changing to Cash Transfers: What this Means for Women in Haiti
At Fonkoze, we walk with women living in extreme poverty — and we listen.That’s why our Chemen Lavi Miyò (CLM) program is changing. We’re transitioning from providing in-kind assets to something bolder: cash transfers. Women like Merjina Jean are now receiving funds directly and working with their case managers to create investment plans that reflect […]
Yvrose’s Story of Transformation
Yvrose’s life has changed in ways she never expected. She and her husband, Jean Gaby, were doing their best to provide for their family, but steady work was hard to find. They lived in a small shack next to their church, built from discarded materials. Jean Gaby took whatever jobs he could as a mason’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fonkoze Marks Graduation of 200 Haitian Women from CLM Program
CLM Graduation: A Time of Pride and Joy Fonkoze USA’s Executive Director, Erlantz Hyppolite, recently traveled to Haiti to witness a transformative moment: the CLM graduation of 200 women. This video features this September 2024 graduation ceremony. The event marked the culmination of these women’s journey through Fonkoze’s Chemen Lavi Miyò (CLM) program, which provides […]
From Struggle to Hope: Marie’s Journey with the CLM Program in Gwo Moulen, Haiti
Marie’s Story in Gwo Moulen Marie lives in Gwo Lyann, Haiti, a small neighborhood perched along the ridge that stretches eastward from Gwo Moulen towards Bwa Wouj, a market near the top of a neighboring hill. Until 2022, Marie and her family lived a very different life. Her husband, Prophete, is a farmer, and Marie […]