We at Midwives for Haiti hope that you and your families are all healthy and well. This has been a most challenging summer for MFH, just as it has been for everyone. The entire world has been faced with unprecedented trials, and we have all had to adjust in how we choose to move through this changed world.
NEWS FROM HAITI
George Floyd: A Response from Midwives for Haiti
Dear Ones, These past days following the devastating death of George Floyd have thrown the nature of the United States into sharp relief. The protests throughout the country and around the world are filled with chants of #blacklivesmatter and/or #icantbreath. Many have woken up to the realization that we can no
Week 4: Heartfelt Thanks
Dear Ones, Thank you all so much for being a part of our spring fundraising campaign, “Stronger Together: Our Passion in Action!” We hope you have enjoyed getting to know our staff and students in Haiti through their videos and blog posts, that you have learnt some fun new facts
Voices from the Diaspora: Gladias
My strong bond and my work with Midwives for Haiti began with a quick phone call one morning in 2010. I received a phone call from Brother Harry and Brother Michel from whom I learned English for free at Maison Fortunée, an orphanage in my hometown Hinche in Haiti. They
Week 3: Still Stronger Together
Dear Ones, I just wanted to give you a quick update on our Spring Fundraising Campaign. At this point, you have shared $32,855 with us, and we could not be more grateful! You are truly special people, and we are honored by your trust. With only a few days to
Voices from the Diaspora: Miriam
Please join former volunteer coordinator Miriam in our continuing series, Voices from the Diaspora. Miriam is currently an MSW candidate at Smith College. Here she shares her thoughts on Haitian Heritage Month and Haitian Culture
The second week of our spring campaign
Dear Ones, The virus continues to spread in Haiti and I am sad to report that it has now come to Hinche and Ste. Therese Hospital. Luckily, the hospital has enough tests at this time that people with the virus are being identified, isolated, and if needed, transported to Port
Voices from the Diaspora: Stecy
May is Haitian Heritage Month! Former volunteer coordinator Stecy shares her thoughts on MFH’s work, from the perspective of a member of the Haitian diaspora.”
The first week of our spring campaign!
Dear Ones, The first week of our spring campaign, “Stronger Together: Our Passion in Action” is under our belts, and I am delighted to share we have collected over $16,000! Your generosity and kindness in these uncertain times is so appreciated. You all are definitively showing that we are Stronger
#MFHStrongerTogether
Dear Ones, The past few months have been like nothing we, as a global family, have ever experienced. We have all watched as the horror of COVID-19 spread across the world, with no regard for political, economic or social divisions. And as always, the communities hardest hit, are the ones