Program areas at Hope for Haiti
Healthcare-The objective of our Healthcare Program is to improve the access and quality of healthcare for people living primarily in the Greater South of Haiti. From 2022-2023, the Organization procured, imported and distributed medication, medical supplies and biomedical equipment valued at over $30 million to 57 partners who has served over 1.2 million patients across the Greater South of Haiti, as well as the Ouest and Nord Departments. The Organization's Infirmary St. Etienne provided over 120,000 consultations including mobile clinics ran by HFH staff and referred 890 patients for specialized medical care most of which was in response to the Earthquake.
Education-The objective of our Education Program is to improve the access and quality of education in southern Haiti by investing in and partnering with key education partners and institutions. From 2022-2023, the Organization provided direct cash transfers to subsidize salaries of 364 primary and secondary teachers at 21 partner schools in three departments across the Greater South of Haiti, helped 6,882 students (3,495 boys and 3,387 girls) through back-to-school campaigns, and constructed 16 classrooms..
Haiti Ops-The objective of our Haiti Ops Program is to cover expenses which allows the Organization's Haiti locations to run efficiently by providing a safe place of business, hiring and maintaining the appropriate administrative staff to oversee operations, and providing the tools needed to support the Organization's completion of duties in Haiti.
Economy-The objective of our Economy Program is to improve economic opportunity in the local Haitian economy by providing access to financial assistance and education to micro and small businesses and individuals in the Greater South of Haiti. Our investments focus on education, access to loans and grants, digital literacy and innovation, and locally led economic projects in communities in southern Haiti. From 2022-2023, the Organization invested $27,058.39 in one loan and $8,820.29 in 10 micro loans, provided 25 grants, and executed 1,700 cash and voucher assistance transfers collectively valued at $207,871. The community led VSLA groups had 42 participants who collectively saved $2,446.86. Four of our school partners maintained school gardens and we provided stipends to 12 farmers who work in the gardens.
WASH-The objective of our WASH Program is to improve clean water access for people living in southern Haiti, especially women and children. From 2022-2023, in collaboration with local community based organizations, 245 water filtration systems were distributed and participants received hygiene and public health information. We also constructed one new sanitation blocks at a partner schools.