Fonkoze USA

Mission

Fonkoze's mission is to build the economic foundations for democracy in Haiti through microcredit and literacy programs.

Programs

1) Literacy and Life Skills Education Program, 2) Solidarity Lending microcredit loans, 3) Business Development program, 4) Chemen Lavi Miyo (Path to a Better Life) reaching out to the poorest of the poor, 5) Currency exchange and money transfer services.

Current Projects on GlobalGiving

Literacy for Women Business Owners in Haiti

Personnel Overview

Mr. Steve Werlin - Director of Education
Mr. Werlin joined Fonkoze in 2005, taking a leave from Shimer College in Chicago, where he is a Professor of Liberal Arts. His involvement in alternative education started in 1985, when he joined the founderss of Touchstone Discussions Project. Mr. Werlin later joined the University of Alabama on a project to promote discussion-based education in rural middle and high schools.

Personnel Statistics

John R. Mercier, CFRE,
President
Founded in 1997
Employees: 2
Volunteers: 25

Financial Statistics

Budget (2008): $ 1,622,000
Budget (2007): $ 1,307,000
Maximum Budget: $ 3,000,000
Overhead: 17 %
Other funding sources: Faith-based organizations, individuals, foundations, government grants
Religious Affiliation: Wide-spread support from many religious faiths