Dear Ones, It has been a very busy time at MFH during the past weeks, as I’m sure it has been for everyone. COVID-19 has changed every aspect of our lives, and events are taking place daily that were previously unimaginable. Lockdowns, homeschooling, mask procurement…all of these are now a
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COVID 19 Arrives in Haiti
Dear Ones, I hope that wherever you are in the world, you are beginning to see some signs of spring. In Haiti the winter dry season is juuuussstttt beginning to ease, and soon the rains will be back in earnest. And while Spring is traditionally the season for new beginnings
Welcome back volunteers!
Dear Ones, I have been in Haiti for a month now and everything is getting back to normal. We are delighted to welcome back volunteers! Our first group arrives the second week in February, and we could not be happier.If you are considering paying us a visit, we would love
A Very Happy New Year
Dear Ones, Happy New Year from everyone here at Midwives for Haiti! We trust you had a beautiful holiday season. Our new year is made especially delightful by the results of our Holiday Campaign. There is no way we can thank you enough for your contributions. We are overwhelmed with gratitude. With
A New Year’s Wish
Dear Ones, At the end of this year and decade, I find it natural to draw inwards a bit, reflecting on past experiences, and hoping to learn from those lessons. Midwives for Haiti had an intense year to say the least. Saying goodbye to Jessica as Executive Director, experiencing first
Season Of Gratitude
Dear Ones, As we enter the season of gratitude, I would once again like to thank you for your support of Midwives for Haiti during this turbulent time. I wish I could tell you that things are improving, but unfortunately, that is not the case. Violence has come to Hinche, and people
Thanks and Hope
Greetings, and a huge thank you to all of you for the support you have shown Midwives for Haiti over the last few weeks. It has indeed been a difficult time; the roadblocks and barricades continue, and the violence remains an ever present threat. Our new supply chain is in
Difficult Days
Dear Ones, it has been such a difficult time in Haiti lately, and things are looking a bit bleak. As many of you probably know, Haiti is currently facing great challenges, both politically and economically. Inflation has risen to almost 20% now, and there is a serious fuel shortage, which has ground
Transitioning from mobile clinics to system static community clinic models!
I have now returned to my home base in Seattle, and there is no doubt that autumn is in the air. The leaves are beginning to change, there is a nip in the air and Starbucks has ushered us firmly into pumpkin spice season. It’s a far cry from the heavy heat
Greetings from Haiti!
I am sitting here in one of the giant rocking chairs on the porch of the Midwives For Haiti, looking out over the rooftops of Hinche, watching an approaching storm roll in from over the hills. This is my first trip to Haiti, and the highlight of my first month