Friends of Haiti is a nonprofit, volunteer organization collaborating with the people living in the Thomazeau region of Haiti. We are devoted, through our mutual efforts, to improve their health and wellness and human and economic development.
Vision Statement
Our vision is a Haitian community within the Thomazeau region where:
- The Haitian people we partner with experience improved living conditions through additional access to health and dental care, better availability to clean water and the opportunity for continuous education. We envision a level of economic well being that enables them to live with dignity.
- We are able to provide dedicated volunteers that have compassion, skills, knowledge and abilities needed to support our mission.
- We are able to efficiently and effectively coordinate and finance medical missions managed by Haitian providers.
The People of Haiti
We respect and embrace the dignity of the Haitian people and culture. We listen to their needs and respond by sharing our resources in a compassionate and collaborative manner. We are advocates for the Haitian people by recognizing and supporting their need for justice and basic human rights.
Our Donors
We are committed to building trust with our donors through honest, transparent and on-going communication. We acknowledge our donors' gifts so they can celebrate with us our shared aspirations and achievements. We hold ourselves accountable in using those gifts in support of our mission and vision.
Our Volunteers
We cherish our volunteers and support them by providing a welcoming atmosphere, timely and open communication and a sense of belonging. We value each individual for their gifts and express our gratitude with an invitation to accept new opportunities. We welcome servant leaders to take on new challenges and inititatives in order to attain our vision.
Our In-Coiuntry Coordinators
We acknowledge the importance of our in-country coordinators. Their expertise, reliability and overall commitment to our mission and vision are critical to our success.