Fonkoze

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Fonkoze empowers Haitians, primarily rural women, with the tools needed to break the cycle of poverty

The Fonkoze Family is composed of the following three organizations:

Fonkoze USA: is an American 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to securing financial and technical support for its Haitian partners. It educates the American public about Fonkoze’s work in Haiti, facilitates technical assistance for the two Haitian entities, and raises money to support Fonkoze’s programs, including education, business training, and health services. Fonkoze USA also acts as a channel for socially responsible investors who want to “invest” in Fonkoze’s loan fund by lending their money at subsidized interest rates. Fonkoze USA gives American donors access to tax advantages available to the fullest extent allowed, and conducts the necessary due diligence on Fonkoze’s operations. Sèvis Finansye Fonkoze (SFF): is an empowering financial institution that offers a full range of financial services in Fonkoze’s branches throughout Haiti. These services include microfinance, savings, foreign exchange, domestic money transfers, international remittances, insurance, call center and other financial services. Fondasyon Kole Zepòl (Fonkoze Foundation): is a Haitian nonprofit institution that provides development services and programs to support the ultra-poor and Fonkoze’s microfinance clients with the resources and skills they need to overcome obstacles and become successful on their climb up Fonkoze’s Staircase Out of Poverty. Its services include adult education, preventative and promotional health care, and business skills training. Fonkoze also conducts Social Impact Monitoring in order to measure Fonkoze’s impact on clients’ lives and uses that data to further innovate on behalf of Fonkoze clients, testing new programs and products including financial products for youth. These development innovations have been internationally recognized by the European Microfinance Award and Philanthropedia, among others. Together, these organizations form the institution known as Fonkoze, providing a comprehensive approach to poverty alleviation to thousands of families throughout Haiti.

08/21/2026

We stand in solidarity with the Haitian people and those advocating for the continued protection, dignity, and security of Haitian families.

Read our full statement.

08/12/2026

Photo update: Last month, through our community-based health efforts in rural Haiti, children in the Central Department were screened for malnutrition, adults were screened for conditions such as hypertension, and families received practical health and nutrition education.

Bringing these services closer to where people live helps make preventive care more accessible—especially in rural communities where healthcare can be difficult to reach. Learn more at: https://fonkoze.org/women-leading-health

Healthier families. Stronger communities. Greater opportunity.

08/11/2026

Case managers in our poverty reduction and social promotion programs work alongside members as they identify goals, make decisions, solve problems, and determine the direction they want their families to take in Haiti. Learn more at https://fonkoze.org/poverty-reduction

Photo by Maxence Bradley

08/10/2026

More income is only part of the equation. Knowing how to plan, prioritize expenses, and save helps families make the most of the resources they have.
Learn more about our poverty reduction program, Chemen Lavi Miyò at https://fonkoze.org/poverty-reduction

08/07/2026

Every remittance tells a story.

A mother helping her daughter buy school supplies. A son making sure his parents have food. A family member sending support after an emergency. For many Haitian families, these transfers are more than money—they're a lifeline.

In 2025, Fonkoze Financial Services processed more than 300,000 international remittances, helping families in rural Haiti access funds safely and close to home through one of the country's largest rural financial networks.

Financial inclusion is about more than banking. It's about ensuring people can receive the support they need, when they need it, and continue building more secure futures.

📖 Read our 2025 Annual Report to learn how Fonkoze is expanding opportunity through financial services, health, education, and poverty reduction programs across rural Haiti. https://fonkoze.org/2025-annual-report

07/31/2026

This month, Fonkoze Foundation officially launched a new initiative in partnership with Fondation CHANEL, bringing together our three core areas of work—poverty reduction, health, and education—to support women and their families through a more integrated approach.

The launch brought together local leaders and Fonkoze staff to share the vision, build relationships, and prepare for the work ahead.

Real change begins long before the first training or home visit. It begins with listening, planning, and standing shoulder to shoulder with communities as they shape their own future.

We look forward to sharing the stories and impact that emerge in the months ahead.

07/27/2026

“Even in moments when uncertainty presses in, movement continues.”

In the preface to Fonkoze’s 2025 Annual Report, Haitian American author Tico Armand reflects on the women who continue adapting, rebuilding, and sustaining their families and communities — even when the path forward changes.

Fanm an Aksyon: Women in Action honors women already in motion across Haiti.

Read the report: https://fonkoze.org/2025-annual-report

07/24/2026

“It is easy for the woman behind the basket of mangoes, the woman who walks two hours to reach her savings group, the woman who counts her gourdes by candlelight — to become invisible to the wider world.

Fonkoze refuses to let that happen.”

— Dr. Erlantz Hyppolite, Dr. Carine Roenen, and Dominique Boyer

Through Fonkoze’s 2025 Annual Report, Fanm an Aksyon: Women in Action, we honor the women who may be forgotten by the headlines, overlooked by systems, and underestimated by the world — but never by us.

And now, never by you.

Read the report: https://fonkoze.org/2025-annual-report
Photo by Maxence Bradley

07/23/2026

Health is one of the strongest investments we can make in a family's future.

Across rural Haiti, Fonkoze's community health teams are bringing prevention and care directly to the people who need it most. By identifying health concerns early and connecting families with timely support, we help children grow healthier and adults manage chronic conditions before they become life-threatening.

In 2025:
• 9,231 children were screened for malnutrition.
• 268 malnourished children received care.
• 11,211 people were screened for hypertension.

Healthy families are the foundation of thriving communities, and every screening is an opportunity to improve lives.
Learn more at fonkoze.org and read our annual report: https://fonkoze.org/2025-annual-report

07/22/2026

Movement continues.

In Haiti, women adapt, rebuild, and sustain their families through daily action — even when the path changes.

Fonkoze’s 2025 Annual Report, Fanm an Aksyon: Women in Action, honors the women whose steady movement carries families and communities forward.
https://fonkoze.org/2025-annual-report

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1828 L Street Suite 820
Washington D.C., DC
20036

Website

https://fonkoze.org/

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