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Dear friends of Hope for Haiti,
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, and our team is on a mission to help as many women as possible learn about cervical cancer and get access to screenings and treatment. Hope for Haiti provided nearly 14,000 cancer screenings in southern Haiti last year alone, helping women take charge of their health and detect or rule out cervical and breast cancer.
How Early Cancer Detection Saves Lives: Mini Documentary
In this moving mini documentary, we hear Justana’s story. A mother and resident of Les Cayes, Haiti, Justana sought help at Hope for Haiti’s Infirmary St. Etienne when she began feeling dizziness and discomfort.
Justana’s story is like that of so many in southern Haiti. Without access to quality healthcare and health education, she could have easily been lost to cervical cancer, a curable disease. You can help thousands of people across rural southern Haiti by donating today.
The Screening That Saved My Life
For years, Valbrun Pierre Marie Carmelle had heard neighbors in Les Cayes talk about the St. Etienne Infirmary. She never imagined that one day, the care provided there would save her life.
Carmelle, 60, is a widow and mother of one. A trained laboratory technician, she has faced long periods of unemployment while doing her best to care for her family. In 2021, after being diagnosed with diabetes at another hospital, she began receiving follow-up care at Hope for Haiti’s Infirmary St. Etienne (ISE). What started as routine care soon became something far more profound.
Continue Reading | Support Women’s Health
Support Hope for Haiti in Naples
When you join us for Caribbean Nights, you’re doing more than attending an unforgettable gala—you’re helping families in Haiti live happier, healthier lives.
On Saturday, February 21, at the Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón, Hope for Haiti’s Annual Gala will bring together compassionate changemakers for an inspiring evening filled with tropical elegance, vibrant culture, and purpose.
Experience the sights and sounds of Haiti through performances by traditional drummers and dancers. Dance the night away with live music from the Valerie Tyson Band. Enjoy a Caribbean-inspired culinary experience crafted by the Ritz-Carlton’s culinary team, who created a special menu just for our guests!
Your participation will help fund our life-changing programs in:
- Healthcare: providing essential care and life-saving medications.
- Education: empowering students with the tools to learn and thrive.
- Clean Water, Hygiene, and Sanitation (WASH): delivering water filtration systems and teaching healthy hygiene habits.
- Economic Development: creating opportunities for families to build sustainable futures.
Thanks to your support, these programs continue to strengthen communities and transform lives every day.
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