Posts by Friends For Health In Haiti
Words From Our Executive Director In Haiti
Words From Our Executive Director in Haiti Most of you have probably heard about the tragic deaths of a young American missionary couple in Haiti this past month. They were living and working in an area just outside of Port-au-Prince, where gangs have been active for many years. They apparently had never had problems with…
Read MoreWarmly Welcomed Back to the U.S.
WARMLY WELCOMED BACK TO THE US Early in March, as the gang violence in Port-au-Prince increased and the international airport was forced to close, the US Embassy strongly suggested that all US citizens consider leaving Haiti. Not knowing how widespread the violence would become, Cherlie and I (Dr. Wolf) decided that we should make an…
Read MoreWhere, Exactly Is Home?
Where, Exactly is Home? We talk about coming “home” to the US but the reality is that “home” for Cherlie and me is actually where our work and our ministry lies, in Haiti. We sat in the comfort and security of the US for nearly two months, grateful for the love of friends and family,…
Read MoreWhat Makes Our Clinic Special
WHAT MAKES OUR CLINIC SPECIAL There are many things that make Centre de Sante de Gatineau special. First and foremost is the fact that we do a good job of correctly diagnosing patients’ medical problems and we have the appropriate medications, given in the appropriate doses to treat them. In addition, we have a very…
Read MoreA Night of Celebration
A Night of Celebration THANK YOU for celebrating the accomplishments, hearing the needs and answering the call to support Friends for Health in Haiti as they continue their journey to improve the health of the people of Haiti. The 2024banquet celebration was a success. Thank you for sustaining the journey. Friends for Health in Haiti…
Read MoreWords From Our Executive Director In Haiti
Words From Our Executive Director in Haiti “For on the day of trouble the Lord shall shelter me in safety; the Lord shallhide me in the secrecy of the holy place and set me high upon a rock.” Ps 27:5 Here in Haiti, we have been praying daily for safety as the level of political…
Read MoreWhat In the World Is Happening in Haiti?
The present state of insecurity, gang violence and lack of government’s ability to function has been building in Haiti over the course of many years. It was exacerbated by the assassination of President Jovenel Moise in July 2021. Since that time, Prime Minister Ariel Henry, who was appointed by Moise before his death, rules by…
Read MoreOur Dedicated Community Development Team
Our Dedicated Community Development Team Gemi Baptiste is our Community Coordinator and he is assisted by agronomist Wilton Charles. Gemi is trained as an electrician and an agriculture technician and he’s been working with us since 2013. If anyone understands our philosophy of service to the Haitian people, it’s Gemi. When he tells me (Dr.…
Read MoreGiving More Bean Seeds
Giving More Bean Seeds We’re conducting our Agriculture Program again this year by giving farmers black bean seeds in 6 new communities, 2 for each of 3 planting seasons. The first two communities were given their seeds in January with 250 recipients, each receiving 4 cans of beans. They first attended an educational session led…
Read MoreExecutive Director Search
Executive Director Search With an eye to future sustainability of our organization, and in an effort to decrease the burden of responsibility on Dr. Wolf, Friends for Health in Haiti recently embarked on a journey to recruit a new US-based Executive Director. This person will become the new face of FHH, responsible for the organization’s…
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