by John Freund, CM | May 7, 2013 | Vincentian Family
WOW! According to Foreign Policy magazine Zafèn and Fonkoze are cited as “two best examples” … “causing a surge in diaspora investment in the Haitian economy.” “The key component is the growth of a highly creative sector of grassroots organizations in Haiti that...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 28, 2013 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family Haiti Initiative
The Daughters of Charity prepare Haitian women for business ventures. There are 120 sewing stations at the Daughters of Charity compound in Citè Soleil, Haiti, buzzing with colorful fabrics. Women who live in this ultra-poor neighborhood pay 75 cents daily for access...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 27, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Haiti Libre writes Haiti – Economy : The diaspora creates jobs in Haiti According to Katleen Félix, President of “Haitian Hometown Associations Resource Group”, “Zafèn is the proof that working together for the common good, allow to live the...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 5, 2013 | Vincentian Family
From the Zafen Facebook page…”Zafèn is celebrating three years of entrepreneurial success and Global Crowdfunding Day. Since launching, Zafèn has surpassed expectations by raising $1.6 million for 300 entrepreneurs in 33 cities around the country and...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 20, 2013 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family Haiti Initiative
Today, the Vincentian Family Haiti Initiative launched a campaign to raise funds to support a sewing cooperative in Haiti to employ women who were taught to sew, embroider and create artisanal crafts by the Daughters of Charity. Minimum wage in Haiti is $5/day, but...
