The Network of Inspiring and Role Model Haitian Women (REFEHMI), in partnership with the Women in Tourism Initiative (FTH) and Sco Tour Haiti (STH), with the support of the UN Youth Organization Africa Office, presents a photo gallery of the 50 women selected for the 6th edition of the Inspiring and Role Model Haitian Women awards.

This edition will be held on January 9 and 10, 2026, in Port-au-Prince, under the theme "Fanm se Rasin" (Women are Roots). Through this initiative, REFEHMI highlights Haitian women whose commitment, resilience, leadership, and social impact embody the deep roots of development, transmission, and hope in Haiti and the diaspora.

OFFICIAL LIST OF 50 RECIPIENTS | JANUARY 2026

1. Addy FEDRA → Financial Sector (Cooperative)

2. Béatrice Dalencour TURNIER → Mental Health, Psychology, Communication

3. Blondine THELUSMA → Judiciary, President of the Labor Court

4. Carmélie Ismaël MONTUMA → Philanthropy, HR, Communication, Writing

5. Carmelle COQMAR → Culture, 1804 Collection

6. Carine Réveil JEAN BAPTISTE → Health, Education

7. Caroline HUDICOURT → Education

8. Cassandre THRASYBULE → Journalism, Philanthropy, Writing, CEO of HUMANIF

9. Carine CENOE → Lawyer, Communication, Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy

10. Chelah Bélius Vilnor BAZILE → Engineer Civil, Comedy, Community Leadership

11. Dalencia DORCHARD → Law, Education, Community Animation

12. Debora ESPERANCE → Agronomy, Accounting, Administration

13. Duhamel IRIS → Style Coach, Image & Personal Style

14. Edmé Woudnie ADMIRE → Public Law, Tourism, Migration, Caribbean Cooperation

15. Emeran Karine CONDÉ → Tourism, Training, Community Development

16. Esther PRÉSUMÉ → Communication, Human Rights, Training

17. Fabienne JACQUES → Social Activism, Entrepreneurship

18. Florène JOSEPH → Education, Gastronomy, Decoration

19. Fodlyne ANDRÉ → Literature, Training, Entrepreneurship, Influence

20. Fayola NICAISSE → Natural Products, Culture & Crafts

21. Gerty SURENA → Fighting Cancer

22. Gheriane Kareen ULYSSE → Health, Humanitarian Aid

23. Maria Stéphanie LOISEAU → Mental Health, Community Development

24. Marie Antoine Bolisca JEAN-JACQUES → Health, Life Coaching, Entrepreneurship

25. Marie DENIS-LUQUE → Child Development, Public Health, Humanitarian Aid

26. Marie Lise CHÉRY → Rights of Women Victims of Violence

27. Marie Louise BAKER → Health, Cancer, Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy

28. Marie Michelle Sylvie RAMEAU → Governance, Former Mayor of Les Cayes

29. Marie Théline Cosméus PIERRE → Education, Ministry of Education Official

30. Marjorie LOUISSAINT → General Management, CAPSA

31. Marlène Marie C. Dorismond ADRIEN → Medicine (Pediatrics)

32. Marlène GAY → Education, Transformational Leadership, International Relations

33. Marlène Auguste SANON → Education, Health, Pastoral Care

34. Matti DOMINGUE → Beauty, Fashion, Lifestyle, Entrepreneurship

35. Meika DÉCIMÉ → Education, Entrepreneurship, Economics

36. Mirlène MENELLUS → Human Rights, Education, Disability

37. Mulledina CLERGER → Social Communication, Education, Girls' Rights

38. Nathalie Duvelson JOSEPH → Entrepreneurship, Public Health, Community

39. Patsy FAUBLAS → Human Resources, Project Coordination

40. Rachelle JEAN → Human Resources, Community Engagement

41. Régine COICOU → Entrepreneurship, Life Coaching

42. Régine Mont-Rosier JOLICOEUR → Dance, Ballet, Choreography

43. Rodeline DOLY → Law, Education, Community Engagement

44. Rosemina LAMBERT → Informal Trade, Laundry and Popular Market

45. Rose Vanessa Compas ALABRÉ → Medicine (Pediatrics/Neonatology), University Teaching

46. Solange SATYRE → Literature, Public Speaking, Non-Profit Organizations

47. Stefani Tieri GEORGES → Women's and Girls' Rights, Political Analysis

48. Stéphanie SAINT-SURIN → Law, Sociology

49. Shelia GUILLOUX → Life Coaching, Influence

50. Ylomène SIMÉON → Education, Mathematics & Physics

POSTHUMOUS TRIBUTE

1. Nina JEAN-BAPTISTE → 2025 Recipient | 1. Guerda BIEN-AIMÉ → 2025 Recipient | Deceased on January 23, 2025

2. Guerda BIEN-AIMÉ → 2025 Recipient | Deceased on March 24, 2025

3. Fabienne R. DENIS → 2022 Recipient | Deceased on September 18, 2025

4. Anna PIERRE → 2025 Recipient | Deceased on December 23, 2025

5. Murielle LECONTE → 2022 Recipient | Deceased on December 30, 2025

Download the photos and descriptions of the 50 selected women (PDF in French, 5.4 MB) : https://www.haitilibre.com/docs/Portraits-des-50%20Fanm-Rasin-2026.pdf

See also :

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-46187-haiti-social-official-list-of-50-inspiring-and-role-model-haitian-women-2026.html

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