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 […]
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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 […]
Fonkoze Raises $150K with Matching Gift on Giving Tuesday
Fonkoze Surpasses Giving Tuesday Goal, Raising $150,312 Washington, D.C. – On Giving Tuesday, Fonkoze’s supporters rallied together to raise an extraordinary $77,312, which was then matched at $75,000 by a small group of generous donors, bringing the total to $150,312. With more than 134 gifts and an outpouring of solidarity from across the United […]
Connecting With 4 Former CLM Participants in Mirebalais Haiti
Sharing the Wonder of CLM: Stories of Transformation October, 2024 | Carine Roenen, Executive Director of the Fonkoze Foundation gathered with former CLM program participants. Gang violence, blocked roads, over 700,000 displaced people, colleagues forced to abandon their homes in a rush to save their lives—this is the difficult reality we face every day in […]
Fonkoze Foundation Call for Proposals – Project Feasibility Study
Fonkoze Foundation seeks proposals for a Feasibility Study on the Chemen Lavi Miyò (CLM) Project View the full RFP here: TOR Feasability Study BMZ6_final Fonkoze intends to submit to BMZ1 a project proposal for co-financing of an ultra-poor graduation project (“Chemen Lavi Miyò” or “CLM”) in the southeast corner of Haiti’s Central Plateau, in […]
The Haiti of my Childhood: By Erlantz Hyppolite
From the Desk of Fonkoze USA’s Executive Director: Dear Fonkoze Family and Friends, As I reflect on the Haiti of my childhood, my heart fills with vivid memories that paint a very different picture from what we see in today’s headlines. The Haiti I knew and the Haiti that still exists in so many corners […]
Standing Strong with Haiti: Fonkoze’s Indispensable Role in Times of Crisis
11/20/2024 For over 30 years, Fonkoze has provided microfinance and related services to small-scale entrepreneurs, especially women, across the Haitian countryside. The tools these women have received from Fonkoze have helped them feed their families, send their children to school, and improve other aspects of their lives. It can sometimes feel as though Haiti has […]
Empowering Communities Through Hygiene and Health
Fonkoze recently distributed 554 hygiene kits, with 27 kits going to our dedicated Community Health Entrepreneurs (CHEs). For many CHEs, this marked the first time they received a personal kit, creating a meaningful impact and high level of appreciation. Thanks to additional support from Food for the Poor, our CHEs were able to share these […]
Operational Update from Fonkoze Leadership
Fonkoze Perseveres Through Unrest, Continuing to Deliver Vital Services Across Haiti November 12, 2024 | Port-au-Prince, Haiti — With recent developments in Haiti, Fonkoze remains committed to providing essential services to empower Haitian families and support economic resilience. Our dedication to helping communities build pathways out of poverty is unwavering, even as we navigate […]