Partner Highlights
Règ Ayiti
Over the past six months, Règ Ayiti has made significant progress in advancing menstrual health and dignity for women and girls in Haiti through the support of the Haiti Women’s Collective (HWC). The organization strengthened its institutional capacity, established a network of 17 partner organizations across the South and West departments, and reached more than 225 adolescents through school-based awareness sessions on menstrual health and hygiene.
Règ Ayiti also installed four menstrual kiosks in schools, developed educational materials, and laid the groundwork for menstrual clubs and community leader training, contributing to more inclusive, sustainable, and community-driven approaches to menstrual health.
Policy Corner
A Seat at the Table
HWC is grounded in feminist principles and understands that equity and inclusion continue to be the key factor in progress for women and girls globally.
HWC was selected to formally address the UN Security Council’s Open Debate on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence – CRSV.
Our Founder, Carine Jocelyn, pictured here, shared a statement that highlights the dire need for Haitian women and girls to be protected, for survivors of violence to be cared for, and for the incoming international forces to be held accountable and to provide transparent complaint mechanisms for Haitians (including civil society) to file grievances against GSF personnel.
Additionally, BINUH’s role in supporting women’s participation is key – including safe participation in future elections and the Importance of BINUH deploying Women Protection Advisers immediately.
Recent Activities
We had an in-depth conversation with our partners about the penal code in Haiti and the need for increased access to quality reproductive health services inclusive of safe abortion.
The Fund For Haitian Women
Sanpousanfanm 100% FANM
Sanpousanfanm -100% FANM is exploring innovative, locally driven solutions, including installing community solar energy systems to improve access to electricity and communication. The program’s greatest strength lies in the resilience of local women and their organizations. Existing women’s groups, agricultural cooperatives, and community leaders continue to drive progress despite difficult conditions.
By investing in local leadership and building on these existing community structures, WANGA NÈGÈS is fostering sustainable development that is rooted in local knowledge and collective action.
The WANGA NÈGÈS Program, implemented under the Farine Program, has completed nearly 49% of its planned activities, advancing women’s leadership, entrepreneurship, and climate-resilient agriculture in Île de la Tortue and Île de la Gonâve. Community Centers have launched across the program sites, creating safe spaces for learning, collaboration, and community engagement. Women have participated in training sessions on financial management and hurricane preparedness.
Haitian Women and families are facing dire life consequences in Haiti and abroad. From the fragile potential end of Temporary Protective Status (TPS) to searching for a better life across the Caribbean. An example that touched our hearts relates to migrants who were arrested in St. Lucia. Our colleagues from Raise Your Voice St. Lucia advocated and, together with community members, facilitated the release of several undocumented individuals from prison to provide housing, food, much-needed daily life materials, and employment.
A HWC donor provided a $2,000 emergency grant to the organization.
Advisory Board Spotlight
Meet Lyrica Fils-Aimé, a founding member of the Haitian Women’s Collective Advisory Council.
Guided by the belief that fanm se poto mitan, women are the pillars of our communities.
Lyrica is helping shape HWC’s vision by providing strategic guidance, championing our mission, and investing in the success of Haitian women-led organizations.
Lyrica Fils-Aime is a facilitator, therapist, writer, leadership coach, and former school social worker whose work centers on building the next generation of educators, social workers, and play therapists.
