Dear Friends, I would like to share with you these words from FOTCOH volunteer, Katie: “We travel from different parts of the United States to Haiti. The common goal forms a bond with our fellow volunteers, our interpreters, and other workers at the clinic – to help as many Haitians in need as possible – […]
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This Thanksgiving Season We Can Save Lives in Haiti
Dear Friends, Thanksgiving always makes us think about what we are grateful for. This year, I can’t help but think about how grateful I am for you. FOTCOH has had an amazing year. Here are some highlights of our success: • Medical Clinics: Approximately 2,500 children, women, and men are seen by FOTCOH medical staff […]
Ten Reasons to Travel to Haiti
Volunteering in Haiti at the FOTCOH clinic isn’t only about the work to we do with the Haitian people to bring them healthcare. Getting the chance to travel to Haiti allows you to have an amazing experience in a beautiful country full of rich history and culture. Consider these top reasons to visit Haiti with […]
Volunteering in Haiti: The Chance of a Life-time
Why is volunteering in Haiti something that anyone who gets the chance to do should do in their lives? Because volunteering is a life-changing experience that offers a new and exciting opportunity for you to help people. And many people find that the more we give, the happier we feel. You are doing good for others […]
Double Your Impact in Haiti
Dear Friends, Every time our volunteers return home from Haiti, they have interesting stories about their experiences working at the FOTCOH clinic. The stories amaze me! Not only because they show the incredible dedication of our volunteers and our Haitian staff, but also because they remind me of how everyone who supports FOTCOH plays a crucial […]
Why Clean Saves Lives in Haiti
More than 840,000 people die each year from water, sanitation, and hygiene-related causes. On top of this, they have many waterborne disease problems. In 2011 alone, 6,000 people died in Haiti due to waterborne diseases. One-tenth of the disease in the world could be prevented by improving the hygiene, sanitation, and management of water. One […]
The Importance of Handwashing
Our Education Clinics teach the importance of handwashing to keep children and adults in Haiti, and everywhere, healthy. But why exactly is hand washing important and effective? The answer is for many reasons. The hands are the last line of defense against exposure to pathogens (a bacterium, virus, or other microorganisms that can cause disease) […]
We can’t plan for all disasters, but together we can help
Dear Friends, This year, we have seen an unprecedented number of natural disasters around the world. From Hurricane Harvey hitting Houston, to Hurricane Irma devastating the Caribbean, and the earthquakes in Mexico, it seemed that every time I turned on the radio, I was hearing about people suffering in the wake of incredible devastation. It […]
Mighty Fingers Facing Change
The day after we arrived in Haiti, I woke up with puffy eyes and a soar throat. I was not that concerned, as I was not in much pain and I assumed the swelling would go away on its own, but my mother, being the lovely caring mother that she is, decided to be a […]