Microfinance in Rural Areas in Haiti: The Experience of Fonkoze and of its Diaspora
April 6, 2009, Montreal, Canada
The Jeune Chambre de Commerce Haïtienne of Montreal (JCCH) and the new Montreal Microfinance Club invite you to a discussion with Katleen Félix, Project Director at Fonkoze, Haiti. Fonkoze has offered microfinance in Haiti for almost 15 years and has a presence in more than 40 rural regions. The institution has a base of approximately 190,000 depositors and 55,000 borrowers. Ms. Félix will present Fonkoze Haiti, its recent initiatives and her decision to work in this industry and in Haiti. Junia Barreau Vice-Consul for Investment, Commerce and Tourism of the Haitian Consulate, will be also present to answer questions.
The new Montreal Microfinance Club is a joint initiative of HEC Montreal students and local professionals. It aims to promote microfinance and practical applications. The event will be held in French from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm on Monday, April 6, 2009, at the Standard Life room of HEC Montréal, 3000 Côte St. Catherine West, Montreal, Canada. Admission is free but RSVP was requested by April 3 via mfcmontreal@gmail.com. No telephone number or website is offered.
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