Envesti nan Madam Sarah
Invest in Madam Sarah
A Binational Women's Entrepreneurship Incubator connecting Jacksonville, Florida & Haiti
"You help a woman, you save the whole community."
— Founding Philosophy of Invest in Madam Sarah
What Makes This Program Unique
Designed For You
Exclusively for Haitian and Haitian-American women entrepreneurs
Holistic Approach
Integrates health, safety, and security into business incubation
Binational Operation
Same curriculum in Jacksonville and Haiti — connecting communities
Honors the Machann
The informal economy worker — the machann — is our founding figure
The Six Dimensions of Investment
We invest in the whole woman. Business success is built on a foundation of health, safety, and stability. Our program addresses all six dimensions.
BIZNIS
Business
Core entrepreneurship curriculum — business planning, financial literacy, marketing, pricing, and scaling.
SANTE
Physical Health
Health access and literacy, connections to affordable healthcare and women's health education.
LESPRI
Mental Health
Trauma-informed facilitation, peer support circles, access to culturally competent mental health providers.
SEKIRITE
Financial Security
Emergency savings habits, connections to CDFIs and microfinance, access to emergency business funds.
PWOTEKSYON
Safety
Gender-based violence support, safety planning resources provided in both English and Haitian Creole.
ESTABILITE
Stability
Housing resources, food access, and immigration legal support. Business cannot be built from instability.
Cohort Size
15-20 women per cohort in Jacksonville
+ 15-20 in Haiti
Duration
12 weeks per cohort cycle
Delivery
Bilingual: English & Haitian Creole
Free for every participant. Funded through sponsorship, grants, and diaspora crowdfunding.
Who Is Madam Sarah?
"Madam Sarah" is the affectionate term for the women who form the backbone of Haiti's informal economy. They are the machann — the market women, street vendors, and small-scale traders who keep their communities fed, clothed, and connected.
These women carry the weight of their families and communities on their shoulders, often working from dawn to dusk with limited resources, no formal support, and little recognition. Yet they persist with remarkable resilience and ingenuity.
This program is named in their honor. It recognizes that when we invest in women like Madam Sarah — with training, resources, and holistic support — we invest in the entire community's future.
Ready to Invest in Yourself?
Apply now for the next cohort. Whether you're starting a new venture or growing an existing one, we're here to support your journey.