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?”...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 5, 2010 | Formation, Systemic change, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family Haiti Initiative
Did you know that Famvin is much more than just news? Roll your mouse over the links below Are you aware of the Daughters of Charity Wall of Videos? Have you ever visited the Virtual Vincentian Expo 350? Where would you turn of insights into systemic change or micro...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 2, 2010 | Collaboration, Systemic change, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family Haiti Initiative
Voice of America writes, “A new website makes it easier for the Haitian diaspora in the United States to help fund the reconstruction of their homeland following January’s devastating earthquake. Zafen.org connects projects in Haiti with individual and...
