It is with deep respect that I share the passing of FOTCOH co-founder, Dick Hammond. Because of Dick and Barb’s commitment to bringing health and hope to the people of Haiti, FOTCOH exists. Their courage and commitment helped build something lasting: consistent, dignified healthcare for families in southern Haiti who have had far too few […]
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July 2020 Medical Clinic Update
Dear Friends, We are excited to announce that, thanks to our incredible Haitian staff, our July medical clinic is on schedule. We are disappointed that due to COVID-19, our Medical Volunteer Team is unable to make the trip. Thank you to all of our July volunteers who were ready to give their time and talent […]
A Visit from Marie
Happy Mother’s Day to you all! We have a story from clinic manager Andre Boyer: Marie and her child are back to the clinic today [Saturday, May 9th] during the urgent care clinic as Doctor Frantz Registre asked her to for a well-baby check. Marie uses to be an interpreter at FOTCOH clinic in the […]
Solar Panels and New Water System Installed at FOTCOH Clinic
On the roof of the clinic, a newly installed solar panel system provides basic power to the building. The roof also has two large water storage tanks which provides potable water to the building and hot water for the kitchen and showers.
Fighting COVID-19 in Haiti: FOTCOH Responds
FOTCOH Executive Director, Nathan Ruby, explains how the pandemic has impacted our organization the Jacmel community: “Two months ago the world turned upside down. Everything has changed. But thanks to you FOTCOH is up to the challenge. Your gift to support the FOTCOH WASH Program (water, sanitation and hygiene) will help us to continue providing […]
July 2020 WASH Clinic Canceled
We have had to cancel the 2020 WASH Clinic, but are happy to report that much is still happening with WASH at our clinic in Haiti this year.
Thank You for Your Donations on Giving Tuesday!
Thanks to all our donors for their support yesterday during Giving Tuesday! We raised $6,280 — more than 3 times our goal! From the FOTCOH staff, our Community WASH Promoters, and the communities in Haiti that we will be working with to provide WASH resources and education, THANK YOU! *** Giving Tuesday Now is […]
April 2020 Medical Mission Team Canceled
It is with a heavy heart that we share our decision to cancel the April Medical Mission Trip. Canceling a medical team trip is never made lightly, especially when canceling the second in a row. Two main factors influenced our decision. Security issues continue to be a concern in Haiti. The government struggles to provide […]
January 2020 Medical Team Canceled
Dear Friends, Recently, you received news that FOTCOH was in need of additional volunteers for our January 2020 Medical Clinic. Key volunteer positions were un-filled and we asked for your help. Almost immediately the emails, phone calls, and texts started flowing in. Within three days we had the volunteers we needed. Thank you for your amazing response. It’s […]
