What to Bring

The Necessities

• One backpack, must fit under seat on plane
• One "carry on" bag, must fit in "overhead" bin
• Passport
• Water Bottle (You may want to get one with a filter at L.L. Bean or a Sporting Goods Store)
• Spending money ($100-$300 dollars, depends on how much you like to shop)
• Sundries: Sunscreen, chap stick, sunglasses, hat
• Flashlight/batteries
• Travel alarm clock/battery operated
• Watch
• Ear plugs
• Rain poncho (cheap one)
• Bug spray/lotion
• Personal medication
• Personal toiletries, don't forget deodorant!!! Baby powder may also be helpful
• Camera, Ipod with extra batteries
• Reading : book, journal, etc.; pens/pencils/sharpies

Clothing Men

You must wear pants when working or going outside of mission/guest house. Medical scrubs are available for MD's and RN's. Non-medical staff may bring their own scrub pants (Wal-Mart and uniform stores) and wear an FIH shirt when working in the clinics.

• Light weight pants and shorts
• Short sleeve shirts and T-shirts
• Cotton underwear
• Sandals or sneakers
• Bathing suit

Clothing Women

If you are outside, you can wear CONSERVATIVE tank tops. You must have a skirt or dress when working or going outside of mission/guest house or Medical scrubs. Medical scrubs are available for MD's and RN's. Non-medical staff may bring their own scrub pants (Wal-Mart and uniform stores) and wear an FIH shirt when working in the clinics.

• Lightweight shirts, dresses, shorts, pants
• T-shirts, sleeveless tops
• Cotton undies
• Sandals, sneakers, bathing suit (Tank style or one piece; you must cover up with a T-shirt when out of the water)

Everybody

Remember, you can wash your clothes so don't overpack. No towels or linens needed.

Haitian Travel Tips

• You must be up-to-date on your Tetanus shot
• Chloroquine is highly recommended as an anti-malarial drug. Dosage: 500mg; 1time per week. Start 1 week prior to travel, take a dose with you for the week OF travel,  and continue  once a week for 4 weeks after you return home.  Call your M.D. for an Rx or see Paula. Hepatitis B shots are recommended
• We will pack a large "snack bag" containing peanut butter crackers, chips, dried fruit, etc.
• Take snacks with you each day and bring enough for any Haitians working with you
• Buy snacks to pack OR donate money 
• All snacks are shared.
• We have found that a prescription medication Rifaximin 100mg once a day during travel has been very helpful preventing traveler's diarrhea. A prescription can be obtained through your local physician.