Look how you’ve made all your devoted lovers to flourish like palm trees, each one growing in victory, standing with strength! You’ve transplanted them into your heavenly courtyard, where they are thriving before you, for in your presence they will still overflow and be anointed. Even in their old age they will stay fresh, bearing luscious fruit and abiding faithfully.”
~ Psalms‬ â€92‬:â€12‬-â€14‬ â€TPT‬‬
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Our Cheri Crew
Melinda
Melinda is a vital part of our weekly bloom groups, offering her assistance and support. She also utilizes the Fleri Cheri studio to access the internet for her university classes, where she is currently pursuing a degree in social work. Driven by a passion for helping others, Melinda dreams of becoming a counselor to work with children, aiming to make a significant difference in their lives.
Bloom Group Assistant
Marleine
Marleine manages a team of earring artisans, ensuring their work meets our quality standards before packaging. She brings her son to the studio once a week, adding a cheerful and beloved presence that enriches the workspace for everyone.
Hibiscus Job Creation Initiative
Quality Assurance Manager
Dacha, Marielle, Riphane, Fanfan
These talented women have been crafting items from Kalabas squash for three years, using their skills to create unique products. Collectively, they have five children. We collaborate closely with them to market their crafts in the U.S., aiming to boost their income and support their families better.
Kalbas Squash Artisans
Christelle
These talented women have been crafting items from Kalabas squash for three years, using their skills to create unique products. Collectively, they have five children. We collaborate closely with them to market their crafts in the U.S., aiming to boost their income and support their families better.
Kids Kingdom Leader
Marie Danielle
Marie Danielle is a gifted artist whose passion for painting and creating art shines through in her work. She is the creative force behind our distinctive t-shirt designs, Kalbas bowl art, and festive holiday cards, bringing a unique artistic touch to each piece.
Graphic Designer
Emanie
Emanie is from Cap Rouge, where she experienced the hardship of losing her father at a young age. Raised by her single mother, she also took on significant responsibilities in helping to raise her younger siblings. Now, her current job is playing a crucial role in supporting her pursuit of a university degree.
Tap-tap Tire Earrings Artisan
Angelica
Angelica resides in Haiti and oversees all the day-to-day operations of the organization and its programs.
Founder
Maddie
Maddie's firsthand experience living in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, for four years uniquely positions her to contribute to our nonprofit. Her deep understanding of Haitian culture and community dynamics enriches our programs and strategies. Now a middle school teacher in Minnesota, Maddie applies her insights to foster awareness and support for our initiatives, making her an invaluable asset to our mission.
Treasurer
Courtney
Courtney's dedication to teaching Sunday school at her church and her deep commitment to her faith highlight her strong leadership and passion for outreach. Her ability to connect with children and her drive to ensure everyone is reached are invaluable traits that make her an excellent fit for a board member role in our organization.
Secretary
Karine
Karine recently graduated High School. She was raised in an orphanage but was recently reunited with extended family.Karine's faith and bilingual skills in English and Kreyol make her ideal for narrating a biblical Kreyol YouTube channel, helping to bring Bible stories to life and reach a wider audience.
Bible Animations Narrator
Dayana
This strong single mom of two is doing her best to provide for her sons, raising them on her own with love and determination. Despite the challenges, she works tirelessly to ensure they have everything they need, showing them the power of resilience and unconditional love every day.
Jewelry Assembler
About Our Founder
Fleri Cheri’s founder, Angelica Mourges has been a resident and advocate in the vibrant country of Haiti for over five years. Her connection to Haiti began in a deeply personal way. Following her college graduation, she visited to meet a young boy whose education she had been sponsoring. This visit altered the course of her life, shifting her initial plan of teaching in the U.S. to dedicating herself to educational and community development in Haiti.
Initially, Angelica’s work involved training teachers for a school within an orphanage, utilizing her skills to facilitate learning in a budding educational environment. Her passion and commitment then led her to a Christian English school in the capital, where she taught for 3 years.
After spending 5 years in the capital, she had the opportunity to move to Cap Rouge, a rural mountain area, where she served as the Education Director of a local Haitian school. It was here and while working at a community center hosting Bible studies and English classes, that she encountered a stark gender disparity: few girls were able to attend due to heavy domestic responsibilities. This realization ignited a new mission in her—to empower Haitian women and girls, helping them to achieve holistic flourishing beyond traditional roles.
Through Fleri Cheri’s programs and initiatives, Angelica aims to create a nurturing environment where women and girls in Haiti can be empowered spiritually, guiding them to discover their true identity and value as defined by the Lord. Join her in this mission to make a lasting impact on the lives of women and their children in the Southern part of Haiti.
