Healthcare for Today, Tomorrow, a Lifetime

Providing life sustaining health care
to people of the Les Cayes region of Haiti
We are a 501(c)3 organization .

Announcing Forward in Hope!

  

     After the earthquake, Forward in Health was faced with an entirely new and unexpected dilemma: 45 orphan boys were left homeless in our community. Recognizing a need to take responsibility for these children's well-being and growth, Forward in Health is pleased to announce the inception of its sister organization, Forward in Hope.

             

     Currently, Forward in Hope'sleaders Sarah Fabian and Debbie Orre are on a two week mission to examine the specific needs of these children and gather biographical information on each child. Forward in Hope will be offering sponsorship opportunities for people in the United States to provide much needed housing, food, and education to these boys.             

      Forward in Health has allotted a section of the clinic property to the orphans, and will be supporting the development of the children however we can. We expect that our initial commitment will provide a safe environment for the boys, and that Forward in Hope will nurture their long-term enthusiasm and motivation. At first, the boys will be living in the semi-permanent housing common in post-relief efforts (under the direction of Lex Edme). As Forward in Hope grows, they will be transitioned into a permanent orphanage and school adjacent to the Forward in Health clinic.

             

     Thank you friends and supporters of Forward in Health, and please direct your hearts and thoughts to Sarah and Debbie, as they strive to create an environment that will allow these children to live up to their fullest potential.

 

For Forward in Hope donation and sponsorship information, please email Mike Metzmaker at [email protected]

Helping Out - Forward in Health's Work

  • FIH volunteers travel to Haiti 3-4 times per year. Missions include medical teams and a cultural experience for high school and college students.
  • Health care is provided to the poor in a community that has limited to no local access to medical care
  • Over the counter and prescription medicine, basic medical supplies and building materials are provided for a nursing home
  • Volunteers feed, hold, and comfort handicapped children and sick infants that might not be held otherwise. They cook meals, sand and refinish beds, and brighten the days of residents of a nursing home
  • A medical clinic will be built and will bring a permanent medical presence to a community that does not have medical care. Benefits to the community will include; clean drinking water, preventive health education, prenatal care, and HIV/Aids testing to prevent further transmission of the virus to a new generation.
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