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Our flagship programs offer a comprehensive framework for self-discovery and empowerment, equipping girls and women with the life skills, financial support, and community engagement to help them achieve their dreams. By fostering a nurturing ecosystem of local partners and teachers, we prepare them to take control of their future, become leaders, and actively participate in their communities.

 
 

Fi Ki Fò

Strong Girl
 
 
Kreyol for “Strong Girl,” the Fi Ki Fò after-school program provides girls ages 8 - 18 years old the opportunity to participate in social/emotional workshops on self -esteem building, self-advocacy, and healthy communication. They also participate in skills-based workshops on public speaking, financial planning, computer literacy, and more – all led by Haitian women at Contre le Reconfort Haiti.
 
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Curriculum

 
 

The Fi Ki Fò curriculum is designed to provide girls with age-appropriate lessons that adjust to their life stages as they advance through the program:

 
 

Under 11 years old

Younger girls engage in traditional games and art projects. They are guided with age-appropriate conversations and educational support to tackle their school work and emotional counseling.

 

11-17 years old

Preteen and teen girls focus on social-emotional learning, confidence building practices, and emotional counseling. They learn how to speak up and be an advocate for themselves and others, and learn lessons on how to care for themselves physically and emotionally as they grow into young women.

 

17+ years old

Older teens participate in workshops and discussions to prepare them for life after graduation. We aim to equip them with tools to support themselves once they leave Reconfort’s campus, including information on women's rights, research and communication techniques, and current events, as well as emotional counseling. They also get primers on practical skills, like financial literacy and driving basics.

 

Our Impact

 

4+ Years

The first Fi Ki Fò sessions launched at Reconfort in Fall 2020 and have since grown in popularity

100+ Girls

Supported through the Fi Ki Fò progam as of 2024

8-18 YEARS OLD

Ages of participants expanded from 11 - 13 years old to accommodate more and more girls

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FANM Ki Fò

Strong Woman
 
 
The Fanm Ki Fò fund provides cash grants for women in Les Cayes, Haiti and surrounding rural areas. The grants are typically no more than a few hundred dollars, yet can make all the difference in women’s lives. Fanm Ki Fò funds provide support for emergency assistance, healthcare, housing, and education so that women can climb over the barriers they face in transitions to adulthood.
 
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Our Impact

 

$1200+

Distributed to women and girls to support with housing, education, and health expenses since 2020

50+ Women

Participants in Fanm Ki Fò workshops on entrepreneurship and craftsmanship

2 Sites

Established in Les Cayes, Haiti, with local leadership by 9 women

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Investing In Girls

 
Our programs have made a meaningful difference in the lives of girls and women of all ages in Les Cayes:

“I didn’t know where I was going to get the money from for my daughter’s school… I see that you all understand and are working to help. Thank you again!”

  • Marie Simone Pierre, Fanm Ki Fò Grant Recipient
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    Program Staff

     
     

    Fi Ki Fò and Fanm Ki Fò are supported by a dedicated team of local partners and community leaders who bring a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and compassion to their work. They make lifelong connections to the women and girls in the program and are vital to the success of Write to Be in Haiti.