Restoring Hope and Mobility in Southern Haiti

Fondation Tous Ensemble’s Prosthetics and Orthotics Lab in Les Cayes continues to operate as the only specialized facility providing prosthetic and orthotic services in Haiti’s southern departments. In a context where access to rehabilitation services remains extremely limited, the lab plays a vital role in restoring mobility, independence, and dignity for children and adults living with disabilities.

Key Achievements

Total consultations: 3,792
Children: 583 consultations
Adults: 3,127 consultations

New evaluations: 245 clinical evaluations and 22 psychological evaluations

Orthotic Services

• 175 orthotic devices fabricated
• 2 orthotic devices repaired
• 8 measurements conducted
• 10 fittings completed

Prosthetic Services

• 6 prostheses fabricated
• 20 prostheses repaired
• 8 measurements conducted
• 13 fittings completed

Assistive Devices

• 12 devices donated to patients
• 18 devices loaned to patients in need

Clubfoot Program 

• 97 total interventions
• 36 casting sessions
• 25 brace fittings
• 11 tenotomies

Community Outreach and Training

• 3 mobile rehabilitation clinics were conducted in underserved communities reaching 102 patients.
• Stroke (ACV) training: 34 participants
• Parent training on child development and rehabilitation: 33 participants

Community Inclusion and Awareness

• On December 3rd, International Day of Persons with Disabilities, FONTEN organized an amputee football match, bringing together athletes and community members. The event attracted more than 300 spectators, helping promote visibility, dignity, and inclusion for people living with disabilities.
• At the end of the year, FONTEN also hosted a Christmas celebration for children and families receiving services, with 51 children and their families participating, creating an important moment of community support and joy.

Through sustained service delivery, outreach, and community engagement, Fondation Tous Ensemble continues to restore mobility, independence, and hope for individuals living with disabilities across southern Haiti. Each orthosis, prosthesis, and rehabilitation intervention contributes to greater participation in education, work, and community life.

Fondation Tous Ensemble’s Prosthetics and Orthotics Lab in Les Cayes continues to operate as the only specialized facility of its kind in Haiti’s southern departments, offering essential rehabilitation and mobility services in a region facing significant social, economic, and health challenges. From July to October, our multidisciplinary team remained fully committed to restoring mobility, autonomy, and dignity for children and adults living with disabilities through high-quality, personalized care.

Key Achievements 
Total consultations: 4,135
Children: 759 consultations
Adults: 3,376 consultations
New evaluations: 260 clinical evaluations + 10 psychological evaluations
Orthotic services: 222 orthotic devices fabricated, 5 devices repaired, 7 measurements, and 4 fittings
Prosthetic services: 8 prostheses fabricated, 19 repaired, 6 measurements, and 22 fittings
Assistive devices distributed: 33 devices given, 19 devices loaned
Clubfoot program: 110 total interventions, including 55 casting sessions, 14 bracing fittings, 23 therapy sessions, 7 controls, and 11 evaluations

Alongside clinical work, FONTEN strengthened community outreach through multiple Clinique Mobile Nova Hope for Haiti sessions (34 participants on 11 July, 36 on 22 August, 36 on 12 September, and 19 on 10 October), as well as two Trainings: a stroke training with 41 participants (31 July) and a gonarthrosis sensitization session with 31 participants (22 September). FONTEN also trained 20 staff from Maison de Naissance on early signs of psychomotor developmental delay, reinforcing early detection for at-risk infants. A major milestone of the quarter was the celebration of the International Day of Occupational Therapy, highlighted by an amputee soccer match and inclusive sports activities that brought together over 300 participants, promoting visibility, dignity, and inclusion for people with disabilities.

With a patient-centered approach and strong community engagement, FONTEN continues to restore movement, independence, and hope for individuals and families across southern Haiti.