Health Education
September 6, 2022
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You can make a difference in the lives of the people of Haiti with more than just your money. You can invest your time, dedication, and skills to help them.
THE WORLD… TOGETHER
Haiti – A country still reeling from the devastation of the 2010 earthquake, with rebuilding efforts thwarted and hindered by other natural disasters frequently striking the country. Even with billions in foreign aid, Haiti is still far away from true rebuilding. A key aspect of this rebuilding is a resilient medical infrastructure to act as the first line of defense against loss of life during natural disasters. In-between disasters, this infrastructure can help Haitians fight the critical diseases facing them every day.
This is what HEHDO was created to do. Our goal is to develop a lasting solution to Haiti’s healthcare problems and a fully-prepared disaster management solution to keep the number of preventable deaths at a minimum. The main victims of an inadequate and severely limited healthcare infrastructure in Haiti are people from lower socioeconomic classes, whether or not there is a natural disaster.
HEHDO aims to help these people and provide them access to medical care whenever they need it. Our team of medical professionals and volunteers will also help the state we are operating from – New York. The underprivileged and underrepresented population denominations have difficulty navigating the healthcare system, and HEHDO can assist them.
Healthcare
Proper healthcare is the basic right of every human being, but unfortunately, almost 40% of Haitians don’t have access to essential healthcare. This problem manifests more strongly when a disaster strikes. We aim to rectify that problem by building resilient healthcare infrastructure in Haiti.
Emergency
We are working on creating an efficient emergency response system for Haiti. This requires communication solutions that may survive a disaster like an earthquake, vehicles capable of reaching people in need of emergency medical assistance, and a team of professionals ready to respond.
Relief Program
A significant segment of the population in Haiti is in constant need of short-term and long-term medical, food, and shelter assistance, even years after the disaster. Their survival and basic needs take precedence over rebuilding efforts, and we aim to prioritize our resources accordingly.
Natural Disaster
Our goal is to minimize the loss of life and prevent major injuries that can result in life-long disabilities in case of a natural disaster. This requires a far-reaching and well-equipped medical infrastructure that’s resilient enough to survive the disaster and remain viable to help the people of Haiti.
Who We Are
We are Haitians and friends of Haiti, so we understand the pain and suffering the people go through in Haiti on a much deeper level.
We are volunteers that have taken part in the disaster recovery efforts in Haiti for years and have witnessed the devastation firsthand.
We are experts who aim to use their set of skills and expertise to help Haiti recover however we can.
We are medical professionals committed to helping the country of Haiti with its existing and future healthcare needs.
Finally, we are humans who feel the pain and suffering of people who are unable to cope with the devastating impact of natural disasters.
If you feel the same way and want to help the people of Haiti and us in any way you can, feel free to reach out. Even your part-time attention and efforts can result in a life-long positive impact for someone in Haiti.
Our Causes
Our goal is to improve the medical infrastructure in Haiti and minimize the loss of life that accompanies natural disasters. This comprehensive goal requires us to pursue multiple causes and projects at once, ensuring more transparency for our donors as they understand what they are donating to. The causes we collect donations for also reveal the scope of work that needs to be done in Haiti just to build a comprehensive medical infrastructure.
The medical equipment and supplies on the ground are only helpful if the people there know how to utilize them. Primary health education and rudimentary training can prepare the population for natural disasters and country-wide emergencies.
Ambulances equipped with the necessary medical supplies and modified to navigate the terrain are essential for moving the injured and the sick safely to the hospitals.
We aim to establish clinics equipped with basic first-aid and emergency medical response kits in areas farthest away from population centers and hospitals.
Success Stories
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Our Gallery
A picture is worth a thousand words, and our pictures of Haiti, both its devastating state and the rebuilding efforts which bring hope to the people, tell a story of Haiti that can never be put to words.
Our Blogs
Learn more about the condition of medical infrastructure in Haiti and about gaps in the US healthcare system through which many New Yorkers who desperately need help often fall through. We also welcome contributions for the people of Haiti so you can learn about the on-ground realities and rebuilding efforts facilitated by HEHDO.