The tragedy of gang violence in Haiti is ongoing. People are suffering and trying so very hard to make daily life work one step at a time. In the words of a consultant, currently working in Haiti: “Issues are very complex, violence, chaos, hunger…. there...
When your ship is caught in a storm, staying on schedule becomes secondary to staying afloat! That’s kind of how it’s been for The Good Shepherd Foundation’s medical clinics in Haiti during the past year....
If you are ill and suffering, can you imagine facing the impossible choice of seeking care and relief that comes every 3 weeks or protecting your life due to the real possibility of being killed while journeying to seek that help? As I write this message...
Following is a summary of what we have accomplished during 2020 at the clinic...
Annual Appeal - We need your help to provide more frequent care....
After eight years of holding clinics in an open sided shed and eighteen months of hard work, The Good Shepherd Foundation finally inaugurated its new permanent home on April 25, 2019, with its first ever indoor clinic. Thanks to the kind help of ORACHEL, a...
In our last blog article, we wrote about a young patient who visited the Good Shepherd Foundation clinic and was diagnosed with polio. The good news is that she is thriving and doing well. Fortunately, our clinicians were able to quickly refer this young girl...
Most parents would do anything to help their children stay healthy and happy. But what if getting simple health care for your child in a time of need is not possible? Many of us don’t have to worry about this, but In Haiti, this is...
We thought you might enjoy seeing the next step that The Good Shepherd Foundation is taking. A diaspora group who now live in the US and are from Chevre Lombard are called ORACHEL. They have built this structure for funerals, weddings, and community events. They...