WASHINGTON, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- FINCA International
has partnered with filmmaker Etant Dupain on an extended version of
his documentary film, Madan Sara, which originally premiered
online in November 2020. This
captivating documentary illustrates the stories of tireless women
who struggle to make the Haitian economy run on the fringes. The
hard work of these fearless leaders brings education to their
children, housing for their families, and ensures a better life for
generations to come, despite facing extreme poverty and social
stigma.
The Madan Sara documentary, conceived, directed, and produced by
Etant Dupain, demonstrates the impact of FINCA's programming in
Haiti for women working as "Madan
Sara" in the informal economy. The film also amplifies the calls of
the Madan Sara as they speak directly to society to share their
dreams for a more just Haiti.
"If Haiti has continued to persist and exist, it is in largely
due to the persistence, discipline, and vision of valiant Haitian
women," said Rupert Scofield,
President and CEO, FINCA International. "We are fortunate to
combine Etant's passion and enthusiasm together with FINCA's vision
to place a strong focus on this group of women whose work is at the
heart of Haiti's informal
economy."
Many of FINCA Haiti's clients are known as Madan Sara who work
diligently to buy, distribute, and sell food and other essentials
in street markets throughout Haiti. The Madan Sara women are matriarchs of
the Haitian economy. They provide relentless support to their
families and communities despite working in a sector that lacks
adequate investment, infrastructure, and state assistance. These
women micro-entrepreneurs connect goods from farmers in the
mountains to consumers in the city. They work communally, sharing
the profits, and shield one another from the dangers of political
unrest and social oppression as well as extortion, rape, and
theft.
Each year, FINCA Haiti provides financial services to 20,000
Madan Sara. FINCA International, in partnership with Mr. Dupain, is
seeking to amplify the voices of the women who represent the very
core of Haitian identity — a country whose spirit is synonymous
with sacrifice and love.
Watch the Madan Sara trailer for a closer look at the lives of
these courageous leaders. For more information and to register to
host or attend a screening, visit www.finca.org/MadanSaraFilm.
About FINCA International
FINCA International was
founded in 1984 on a radical notion: giving small loans to the poor
has the power to transform entire communities in a sustainable way.
After impacting tens of millions of lives with responsible
financial services, we are widening our focus to catalyze further
economic growth and alleviate poverty in underserved markets around
the world. We remain boldly committed to market-based solutions and
are supporting the rise of social enterprises delivering basic
service and financial innovation to help low-income families and
communities achieve a better standard of living. For more
information, visit www.FINCA.org or follow us on Twitter
@FINCA.
About the Filmmaker Etant Dupain
Etant Dupain is
the Founder and Director of Kombit Productions based in
Minneapolis. As a journalist and
producer, he's worked for documentary films and international media
outlets including al Jazeera, BBC, Where Did the Money Go, and
Vice. Moved by the strength of his mother and the Madan Sara who
make Haiti's economy run, he's
making his first personal film. Etant was a recent guest on
Rupert Scofield's Social
Enterprise podcast.
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