Hurricane Matthew hits Haiti hospitals and clinics

The struggles of Haiti remain.  Now that Haiti has fallen almost completely out of the news cycle, the flow of donations, as many feared, has slowed to a trickle.  The international aid community new that the challenges of Haiti would require decades of effort, as an already impoverished society and dysfunctional political system is not solved with short term solutions.  VIDA continues to aid Haiti through the equipping of medical missions travelling to the country.  They bring much needed care and compassion to people in need.  We ask for your continued support.  VIDA can equip a single medical team with up to $50,000 in aid with little shipping expense. A $500 donation completely outfits a team that will treat hundreds of patients who have been denied access to healthcare for decades.  We thank you for your support and helping VIDA remain a viable reality in the lives of so many people in need.

Dear Friends of Haiti,

In spite of the many struggles to fund shipments and move donations through customs, VIDA remains committed to this impoverished country that has now receded into the background after the tragic earthquake. VIDA has worked with two medical missions as a means to provide care empower teams to people in need to Haiti.

 VIDA is continuing to send additional aid to our project in Cayes Jacmel which is still reeling from the effects of the devastating earthquake. A group of physicians led by Dr. Magloir continues to visit Haiti twice a year, bringing with them donated supplies and equipment from VIDA. Recently, the group carried 10 suitcases of expensive respiratory supplies and equipment along with patient care materials.   The value of the materials was in excess of $25,000.  These types of shipments will continue four times a year due to your support.

VIDA looks forward to expanding on this model made possible by your generous support.