by John Freund, CM | Aug 23, 2010 | Vincentian Family Haiti Initiative
Another take on the importance of the Zafèn project of the Vincentian Family. There is no social security in Haiti – the Diaspora is the safety net of so many. Zafèn gives the Haitian expatriate community an opportunity to give back not only in money transfers...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 14, 2010 | Collaboration, Vincentian Family Haiti Initiative
De Paul University released a very effective YouTube video “Zafèn: An Online Microloan Program for Haitian Entrepreneurs” featuring among others the General Consul of Haiti, a representative of the Haitian Diaspora Liason and the President of DePaul along...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 7, 2010 | Vincentian Family Haiti Initiative
The fishermen of Petit-Anse depend on boats for their livelihood and need new motors that save gas. Fuel expenses have been eating up profits. Can you help this co-op acquire fuel-efficient motors to transform their business? This loan will help the COPPA cooperative...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 3, 2010 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family Haiti Initiative
Nothing succeeds like success! The first group of projects funded through Zafen are beginning to pay back their lenders. They represents small local entrepreneurs who are now back in business. The first steps to sustainable growth will encourage others… as those...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 5, 2010 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family Haiti Initiative
Zafen, the Vincentian Family Haiti Project, is attracting attention on KIVA, one of the best known micro-lending projects. One poster writes…”Wow! Thank you guys for posting about Zefan! I just went over and made some loans and donations. I am very...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 24, 2010 | Vincentian Family Haiti Initiative
“As you may know, during this past week I was in Haiti again, and I hope I can share with you, and answer that question “Who is Jesus in the midst of what’s happening in Haiti, and am I willing to follow him in trying to respond to this terrible situation?”...
