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Grameen Foundation : Where we work : Latin America / Caribbean : Haiti

Haiti

The Need in Haiti

  • 53.9 percent of the population (4.7 million) live on less than $1 a day.
  • 5.6 million people (65 percent) live below the national poverty line.
  • Haiti is ranked 154th among nations in the social well-being of its citizens according to the Human Development Index.

Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere and suffers from a history of political instability, poor health care, and high levels of illiteracy and unemployment. In addition, high inflation and a growing national debt continue to be serious problems. Approximately 15 percent of the estimated demand for microfinance is currently being met. Grameen Foundation also provides training and technical assistance to Fonkoze as they work to implement Village Phone Direct, a program which helps to bring much needed telecommunications access to rural areas of Haiti.”

Our partner microfinance institution in Haiti: Fonkoze

Haiti success stories:



Grameen Foundation : Where we work : Latin America / Caribbean : Haiti

- Grameen Foundation - Grameen Foundation uses microfinance and innovative technology to fight global poverty and bring opportunities to the world's poorest people. With tiny loans and financial services, we help the poor, mostly women, start businesses and escape poverty. Our global network of 52 microfinance institution (MFI) partners including our Growth Guarantee partners has touched more than 31 million people in 23 countries. In addition, we introduced and now sustain technology initiatives (Mifos and Village Phone) in Cameroon, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda, bringing our total country outreach to 27.

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