Today was day one of our trip at the Friends of the Children of Haiti Clinic. Seven out of the 13 of us were newbies. Fortunately, we have great leaders in Jenna and Chrissy helping show the ropes. Clearly, the clinic is well known in the neighborhood – people were lined up to be seen starting […]
Posts in the Voices from the Clinic category:
Providing Care and Compassion
I am an emergency physician and had the opportunity to volunteer with FOTCOH during my residency. When we had some time off while we moved from California to Texas, I thought it would be a great time to volunteer again. My wife surprised me by immediately volunteering to go as well. I sent off the […]
A New Perspective
It’s funny how you can look out one window at the clinic and be overwhelmed by the stunning scenery…the sapphire blue ocean, the majestic palm trees and almond trees, the clear blue sky. Then you look out another window upon the dozens of poverty-stricken people lined up, desperate for help…whether it be for their high […]
It’s Easy to Love a Child
It’s easy to love a child. They are vulnerable. They’re small, often helpless, and totally dependent on others for survival. It’s written in our DNA to help and love children. This instinct transcends time, place and culture. It’s easy to love the children of Haiti. Each day here at FOTCOH, I see many children–some doing […]
Maria’s First Clinic
Today is my second day in Haiti. I’m a first timer here so it is very nice to see how many people have been committed to this medical mission for so long. I have done medical missions before but this is my first time volunteering at a place that has continuity. As someone who wants […]
Elevation Living Article about FOTCOH volunteers
Please take the time to read the article about two of our longtime volunteers, Sharon and Garron Lukas! elevation_living_nov16
An Answer To My Prayers
Hi my name is Anna, I am one the newbies on the March 2016 team. I would love to share with you the experiences I have personally encountered on this mission trip. For years I have felt called to mission work. This team has been an answer to my prayers. As a non-medical volunteer (and an aspiring […]
Smiles All Around!
So this is my tenth trip with FOTCOH. I have worked in Oral Surgery for 5 years and I have done the dental side but I have also done the medical side. I have so much love for both sides of the clinic. I get to see and experience so many different things. While both […]
But I Made A Difference For That One
The trip was exhausting! An early flight and long van ride over 300 hair pin turns from Port Au Prince to Jacmel were just the beginning. Just after dinner, on the eve of our clinic opening, the whole team was sitting in the dining area. Dr. Trainor, our team leader and a pediatrician who frequently […]
A Simple Act of Kindness
Gratitude, a simple act of kindness which changes the lives of so many. This is what I have experienced everyday while volunteering in Haiti. No matter how insignificant we may think our actions may be, the insurmountable impact is not only on them, but also on all of the FOTCOH volunteers. They are appreciative for any […]