FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 25, 2024 | Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Today, an American military aircraft flew twenty (20) donated pallets of Pedialyte oral rehydration solution for the nonprofit organization Hope for Haiti from the United States to Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The flight was made possible through the US Department of Defense Denton Humanitarian Assistance Program, which provides free transport to NGOs for disaster relief purposes.
The shipment of Pedialyte, a rehydration solution, will be utilized to support Hope for Haiti’s ongoing efforts to treat dehydration and respond to cholera outbreaks, particularly amidst escalating gang violence that has impeded aid delivery for many healthcare providers across the country. In anticipation of increased cholera cases in the south of Haiti, as residents of Port-au-Prince relocate away from the violence, Hope for Haiti is prepositioning supplies such as Pedialyte to use in conjunction with the preventative measures already in place.
The pallets of Pedialyte were donated by MAP International, logistics were facilitated by Lift NonProfit Logistics, and the pallets were flown into Haiti through the Denton Humanitarian Assistance Program.
“As a locally-led organization working to navigate the complexity of providing humanitarian and development assistance to children, families, and communities in Haiti, we are immensely grateful to MAP International, the Denton Humanitarian Assistance Program, and Lift NonProfit Logistics for their invaluable support,” said Hope for Haiti CEO Skyler Badenoch. “This donation and delivery of Pedialyte will play a vital role in our efforts to ensure the health and well-being of Haitian children and families. It underscores the importance of collaborative partnerships in addressing humanitarian crises, and the urgent need to supply Haitian healthcare workers with the resources they need.”
Hope for Haiti is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for the Haitian people, particularly women and children, through education, healthcare, clean water/WASH, and economic opportunity. Since its founding in 1989, Hope for Haiti has worked hand-in-hand with local partners to create lasting change and remains steadfast in its commitment to empowering communities and fostering sustainable development in southern Haiti. Hope for Haiti is a four-star-rated charity by Charity Navigator and is a participant at the Platinum Level through the GuideStar Exchange, two leading independent evaluators recognizing the organization’s transparency and careful stewardship of donor resources. To learn more: www.hopeforhaiti.com.
Media Contact:
Taylor Hebble
Chief Development Officer
Ph. (239) 603-6769
taylor@hopeforhaiti.com
