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
Community Health Entrepreneur: Kena Pierre Charles and her Boutik Sante in Haiti
Kena Pierre Charles, a Fonkoze Community Health Entrepreneur with her Boutik Sante Kena Pierre Charles is also a successful Community Health Entrepreneur (CHE) that participates in Fonkoze’s Boutik Sante in Bainet, Haiti. CHEs are businesswomen empowered by Fonkoze to earn a living and serve their rural communities in a meaningful way. “I enjoy what […] Read More
Fonkoze Insights: How to keep more CLM Members in VSLAs in Haiti
The following Fonkoze CLM Insights focuses on our ultra-poverty alleviation program in Haiti. The series is written by Steven Werlin and highlights useful insights from the field that contribute to the development community. A full PDF of the data and tables referenced in the post can be accessed here: CLM Insights – Maintaining CLM […] Read More
