by John Freund, CM | Oct 3, 2011 | Vincentian Family
Fonkoze, Zafen’s partner in Haiti, released its 2010 Social Performance Report (pdf), Keeping Our Clients on the Staircase Out of Poverty, an annual self-assessment of Haiti’s leading microfinance institution’s progress toward its social mission. The report...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 27, 2011 | Vincentian Family
Chemen Lavi Miyò (CLM), “Pathway to a Better Life”. It is an outstanding program set up by our partner in Haiti, Fonkoze, with a 95% success rate in helping participants acquire the skills needed to emerge from poverty. Participating families are the poorest of the...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 22, 2011 | Vincentian Family
How is your Creole? Chemen Lavi Miyò = “Pathway to a Better Life” – Zafen, the Vincentian Family’s Haiti project, will unveil a major new systemic change initiative on the feast of St. Vincent. Celebrate the feast. Look for details on the Zafen...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 2, 2011 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
The LCUSA responded to Fr. Maloney’s call by providing $1,000 to fund 20 scholarships through Zafen. The LCUSA is grateful to its members for making it possible to help the Vincentian Family reach its goal. More information about the Vincentian Family project...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 20, 2011 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
Back on July 6 famvin posted news of a VIncentian Family $25,000 challenge grant for Haitian scholarships. The Ladies of Charity and the Seton Federation sites are also reminding us. Vincent urged us to do more than feed people but also to them to fish. Have you...