Catholic Medical Mission Board Haiti Six Month Update
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Catholic Medical Mission Board
Catholic Medical Mission Board works collaboratively to provide quality healthcare programs and services, without discrimination, to people in need around the world. We feel that collaboration is crucial to being able to ensure that our vision becomes a reality: A world in which every human life is valued and quality healthcare is available to all.
The earthquake in Haiti has affected everyone living in Haiti, and has restricted access to every basic need including shelter, food, water, clothing, healthcare and education. We would like to take this opportunity to find out more about you, and explore how we can work together to serve Haiti during this critical time.
Please click on the link below to take our very brief survey, so that we can make steps towards the creation of a better world.
"Men anpil, chay pa lou" - With many hands, the load is light
Since our beginning in 1912 in response to healthcare needs in Haiti, CMMB has maintained a special bond with this Caribbean nation. CMMB has an excellent reputation among the people, has integrated our Healing Help medical shipment and volunteer programs, and been aided by strong local partnerships. This has all proven to be invaluable during the recent emergency brought about by the earthquake. Because of its long tradition of service in Haiti, CMMB has been able to:
- Raise more than $20 million in donated medicines and medical supplies
- Send 56 shipments of medicines and medical supplies to 21 clinics, hospitals and organizations serving those affected by the earthquake
- Working with our partners, deploy more than 250 medical volunteers
- Purchase and place 110 tents
- Supply nearly 50,000 hygiene kits
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Country Director
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Dr. Dianne Jean-Francois
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No. of In-Country Staff
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25
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Major Programs
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Action for Family Health
AIDSRelief Back to Haiti Born to Live CHAMPS Haiti De-worming Healing Help medical shipments Medical Volunteer Program |
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No. of Volunteers in FY09
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2 - Long term
238 - Short term
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Medicines and Medical Supplies shipped in FY09
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$65,000,000
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Major Partners
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CARITAS
RISCAP Salesian Sisters Catholic Relief Services (CRS) |
To learn more about CMMB's work in Haiti visit their website...
