Virtual Partner Presentation: Fonkoze CLM Program and Mercy Focus On Haiti
Virtual Partner Presentation: Fonkoze’s CLM program Featuring our partner: Mercy Focus on Haiti, a ministry of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas Register here for the virtual event. Date: August 22 Time: 6pm ET Topic: Join Fonkoze staff in Haiti and partners from Mercy Focus on Haiti, a ministry of the Sisters of Mercy […] Read More
Event Recap: Boston Haitian Diaspora Meet-up and Panel & Photo Gallery
Transforming Women’s Lives in Haiti: Boston Event Recap and Photo Gallery On July 12, 2024, we hosted a transformative event in Boston titled “Women at the Forefront: Transforming Women’s Lives in Haiti; Sustainable Development and Grassroots Change.” This event brought together members of the Haitian diaspora and advocates for women’s empowerment to discuss the impactful […] Read More
Fonkoze USA Board of Directors Announces Appointment of Steven Cartwright
Steve Cartwright brings dedication to economic empowerment and social justice. Washington, D.C. – July 15, 2024 – Fonkoze USA is delighted to announce the appointment of Steve Cartwright to its Board of Directors. Steve brings a wealth of experience in data and technology, along with a deep commitment to education and economic equity. Steve […] Read More
Cooking With Fonkoze – Haitian Cuisine with Chef Jouvens Jean and Chef Jason
Cooking With Fonkoze Welcome to the latest episode of Cooking with Fonkoze! This series continues to celebrate Haitian culture and cuisine while highlighting the transformative impact of Fonkoze’s mission to empower women in rural Haiti. In this episode, we are thrilled to have Chef Jouvens Jean and Chef Jason Pierre join us to cook up […] Read More
Empowering Entrepreneurs: How One Freezer Can Improve a Family’s Life in Haiti
Murline Gedeon, a 25-year-old woman entrepreneur, lives in a household of four, including her sister, husband, and stepson. The Problem: Murline Gedeon, a 25-year-old woman entrepreneur, lives in a household of four, including her sister, husband, and stepson. One significant challenge she faced was the lack of a freezer, which prevented her from starting a […] Read More
NYC Celebrity Dinner Fundraiser in June for Fonkoze
Celebrity Dinner Fundraiser Supported Fonkoze in NYC View the Photos From the Event Celebrity Chef Jouvens Jean presents: Three-course gastronomic experience paired with wine bringing together a night of community and Haitian pride. See the photos from the evening. A percentage of proceeds benefited Fonkoze. Location: 21 West End Ave, NY, NY 10023 Read More
I Don’t Need Charity, I Need Work: How Fonkoze’s Ultra-Poverty Program Helps Haitian Women
Saincia Eric Tranquille Before Saincia met the case manager who would guide her through Fonkoze’s Chemen Lavi Miyò (Pathway to a Better Life), Saincia was living in ultra-poverty. “When it rained, I used to wrap my baby in a plastic bag,” says Saincia. “I slept where I could with my children—sometimes under a tree.” […] Read More
Cooking with Fonkoze: Chef Lemaire Brings 8 Haitian Recipes Celebrating Haitian Culture and Empowering Women
Cooking With Fonkoze Featuring Chef Alain Lemaire Welcome to the first episode of Cooking with Fonkoze! This series is a heartfelt celebration of Haitian culture, cuisine, and the incredible women in rural Haiti who have been empowered by Fonkoze’s initiatives over the past 30 years. In this episode, Erlantz Hyppolite, the Executive Director of Fonkoze […] Read More
