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 Fanm Ayisyen Nan Miyami, Inc. (FANM) [Haitian Women of Miami] was founded in 1991, to work for the “social, political and economic empowerment” of Haitian women and their families. Its founding coincides with a critical turning point in the history of the Haitian community in the United States -- a transition from activism typical of an exile community,
focused on the needs of refugees and immigrants.
Fanm Ayisyen Nan Miyami, Inc. , is an advocacy and social service agency located in the heart of Little Haiti, serving the needs of indigent and low income women and their families as well as victims of abuse, neglect , violence , discrimination and racism. Since 1991, FANM has championed and advocated for the rights of those who have been underserved, marginalized , disenfranchised , and discriminated against in South Florida , the U.S. in general and Haiti.
FANM`s mission is to empower Haitian women and their families socially, economically, and politically and to facilitate their adjustment to South Florida and the United States.
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Since its founding in 1991 , FANM continues to make valuable contributions to Haitian women and their families. A private, nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, FANM is governed by a diverse Board of Directors comprised of a cross section of the community. FANM has always been at the forefront of the Haitian community´s struggles for economic, social, and political empowerment. FANM is known for its strong advocacy on behalf of Haitian refugees and other immigrants, and also provides much needed mental health, breast health, domestic violence intervention, crisis intervention, parenting and child care training, anger management, health access services and immigration services to hundreds Haitian women and their families. The agency also has a wealth of mental health, social service, education/outreach experience, in addition to extensive knowledge of cultural issues affecting the Haitian community.
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Haitian Business of the Year Award - Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce |
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“Best Champion of the Powerless” - New Times
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