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Why Are These Women Smiling?

These women are smiling because they are part of a program, supported by Haiti Foundation of Hope, which provides monthly nutrition to pregnant women.

The monthly food bags contain: rice, corn meal, black beans, oil and powdered milk. These supplements add about 500 extra calories per day to help prevent mother and newborn complications during the last two trimesters of pregnancy.

Providing these women with extra food resources brings hope for their futures. The UN World Food Programme’s report that hunger in Haiti has reached a historic high with one-in-two Haitians now in acute hunger shows the need.

Community Health Volunteers and Markee Maternity Center staff selected 21 pregnant women to participate in this program. They are expected to be faithful with follow-up appointments until delivery. In addition, these 21 women are each tasked with encouraging and educating two other pregnant women about the importance of prenatal care – spreading the word about the importance of prenatal care and the resources at the Markee Maternity Center.

Pastor Delamy says HFH’s support for this program is “manna from heaven.” The board of Haiti Foundation of Hope is grateful to all partners who have made this possible.

By Linda Markee, Founder Emerita

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Here Comes the Sun…

Bringing solar power to HFH’s future

We are excited to share a milestone in our ongoing efforts to support HFH’s Clinic of Hope and schools. We have contracted with a non-profit group called Brighten Haiti to build and install a new robust solar power system. This system will provide clean, reliable electricity to the medical clinic and schools.

The clinic is currently relying on diesel generators for electrical power that is both expensive and environmentally unsustainable. This new solar installation will change everything.

The medical clinic will be able to power essential medical equipment, maintain refrigeration for vaccines and medications, and provide lighting – enabling safe round-the-clock care without the constant concern of exhausting scarce diesel fuel supplies.

For students, this means well-lit classrooms equipped with fans, and for teachers, the ability to use educational tools like computers and projectors. Excitedly, this also opens the door for an official computer lab – something that was previously out of reach. (More on that soon.)

Beyond the immediate benefits, this solar project represents a long-term investment in sustainability, education, and health. Solar energy drastically reduces operating costs and environmental impact, freeing up more resources for patient care and student success.

All the preplanning is done. The container with all the equipment ships in June. The earliest installation start date would be mid-July with a possible completion date of mid-September. We will keep you posted on this project.

HFH is deeply grateful for the community of supporters who make this work possible and the success of this project can use some additional support. Your donations will help fund equipment, installation, and training – ensuring lasting impact. Together, we can build a future where no student studies in the dark and the clinic is not forced to shut down due to lack of power.

To support the solar power project, go to the Donation Page and give to Fund: Other and designate in the comment section.  Information to send a check can be found here.

Thank you for being a part of this life-changing work. The light is spreading – let’s keep it going. The future is brighter – literally and figuratively – because to you.

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Home Visits Continue

Dr. Dortilus and Miss Bernadette visiting a patient in his home.

Despite ongoing unrest and the closure of many health institutions across Haiti, the Clinic of Hope in Terre Blanche remains open—welcoming patients daily.

We praise God for this mercy!

The dedicated staff continue to provide high-quality care with deep compassion for their patients and the community. In fact, the Clinic of Hope staff regularly go on home visits, often traveling on foot to reach remote villages to check on patients and their families.

These visits are not part of their job requirements, but as Pastor Delamy shares, “They are doing it with their hearts.”

We are so grateful for these compassionate individuals who continue to bring hope and light during such challenging times.

by Katie Thom, HFH Board President

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The Haitian Way

HFH board member, Donn Raymond, works closely with the Medika Mamba program in Terre Blanche and wrote this update:

The Medika Mamba program addresses childhood malnutrition and is important to the ministry. It truly is lifesaving to young children who are most vulnerable to the conditions that lead to malnutrition.

But what happens when Medika Mamba is suddenly not available?

In early April, we learned the supplier, in Cap Haitien, had no Medika Mamba available.  As our supplies on hand fell low, I searched the internet, found a recipe and immediately relayed the information to Pastor Delamy . . . this is the American way.

Pastor Delamy thanked me for my concern and hard work. He then shared an alternate solution, one that could be prepared in homes without electricity. His solution would meet the needs of malnourished children and would fit into the reality of the current conditions in Haiti . . . this is the Haitian way.

One week later, three Rally Posts were held to educate parents from six communities. When the training was done, parents went home with supplies and the knowledge to prepare the food at home. The Haitian solution included real food (rice, beans, fish protein, corn meal, powder milk and vegetable oil), freshly prepared and served promptly. Real food made fresh!

The Medika Mamba protein is a less expensive and easier way to treat malnourished children. However, the solution that Delamy and his team came up with in such a short time was truly lifesaving in this dire situation.

As I reflected on this example of the Haitian way, one of HFH’s Core Values came to mind:

 Note: The supplies for Medika Mamba are anticipated to be available mid-June.

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Dedicated Professionals

Clinic staff turnover has been a result of the insecurity that exists in Haiti today. It is challenging for Pastor Delamy to find replacement personnel. We praise him for effectively managing staff turnover and finding dedicated professionals.

Dr. Widler Pierre Widson Dortilus

One of these dedicated professionals is Dr. Widler Pierre Widson Dortilus, originally from Port-au-Prince, he joined the Clinic of Hope in the summer of 2024. Due to ongoing gang violence in Port-au-Prince, Dr. Dortilus has not seen his family for the past nine months. Despite this hardship, he continues to serve at the clinic.

Dr. Dortilus is respected and appreciated by both staff and patients. He is skilled in managing significant lacerations, which is essential in a 24/7 healthcare setting. Pastor Delamy considers him a valuable addition to the Clinic of Hope team.

Dr. Dortilus continues to maintain a professional collaboration via internet with Dr. Jadotte particularly through a program called “Scientific Thursdays.” This program began last year in the clinic and is very popular with the Clinic of Hope staff in helping them stay up-to-date with current medical issues.

Pastor Delamy and Dr. Dortilus are two excellent reasons why the Clinic of Hope continues to be a beacon of hope while clinics and hospitals are closing throughout the country because of the threats of the gang violence.

by Dr. Joe Markee, HFH Founder Emeritus

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Sharing Knowledge

One of the very talented leaders in the Community Health Program, Saint Pierre Valerisse, recently taught 28 other community health volunteers in the art of making laundry soap and hair ointment.

Finished product

These volunteers, who live in rural villages, can use this valuable training for personal care as well as share it with others. This knowledge could also be used to create products to sell at markets.

Saint Pierre Valerisse is just one example of individuals making a difference in the communities surrounding Terre Blanche.

by Susan Paynter, HFH board member

Saint Pierre Valerisse is 4th from the left.

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School Bus

Pastor Delamy has dreamed of a school bus for Terre Blanche for more than 10 years! In March, he was able to purchase a used bus for the ministry because of generous donations from HFH supporters. Praise God this dream has come true!

Pastor Delamy and Elvire communicated their joy and excitement about the long-dreamed-for bus:

“God is making miracles through Haiti Foundation of Hope. The school bus is a very significant gift from God through you! It is a new big thing in the kingdom of God in Terre Blanche. Praise the Lord! Thanks to God and thanks to all of you. May God bless you richly!

This bus will have many uses…

More than 800 students are enrolled in the pre-k, primary and secondary schools. Many of these students live beyond the village of Terre Blanche and were getting to school anyway they could – walking, running, hitching rides on motorcycles and even riding in a dump truck. But not anymore! With two trained drivers, the students are now riding to school in safety.

It will also be transportation for many of the teachers and Clinic of Hope staff and support personnel who do not live locally. In the dangerous conditions in Haiti these days, a reliable and safe mode of travel is a true blessing and helps to attract and keep excellent professionals in the clinic and schools.

It is Delamy’s hope for the future that local entrepreneurs will be able to take their fruits, vegetables or other products to larger markets where they will be able to get better prices for their goods.

We are rejoicing with Pastor Delamy and Elvire and join them in thanking all of our precious, generous donors. Because of your faithful giving, this 10-year dream has become a reality.  Thank you!

By Ron Whitted, HFH board member

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Sharing HFH

Dave Ezell, HFH board member, writes about sharing HFH with a church in Morro Bay, California.

A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of speaking in front of a church body about Haiti Foundation of Hope. It was such a joy to visit a church in Morro Bay and share a video on education and some current happenings in Terre Blanche.

It gives me joy to share about HFH. Doctors, nurses and lab technicians working daily to serve people in their community. Community health workers going door-to-door, encouraging pregnant women to have prenatal care at the Markee Maternity Center, or looking for young children that may need Medika Mamba to treat their malnutrition.

All of this and so much more is being done by Haitians. HFH is thankful for these dedicated and faithful workers who are touching lives in their own community.

Some of the Clinic of Hope staff.

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A Blessing to the Ministry

 International Women’s Day seems like an appropriate day to acknowledge the work and heart of Elvire Bazilme.

 If you have ever been on a medical team with Haiti Foundation of Hope, you certainly know Elvire Bazilme, the wife of Pastor Delamy. You know that she is a caretaker of all team members who make the trip to Terre Blanche. She also is involved with many other aspects of the work there.

 Donn Raymond, HFH board member, recently had the opportunity to sit down and visit with Elvire. Donn wrote the following article.

My conversation with Elvire was easy. I simply had to ask one question.

What are you most passionate about in the ministry at Terre Blanche?

The moment I asked her my question, her face lit up with the biggest, warmest smile. If you have seen Elvire smile, you know exactly what I am talking about.

“I care about the people of our communities.”

Elvire immediately discussed her love and gratitude for the Community Health Volunteers. These volunteers go out into the surrounding communities and provide basic health information and support to their neighbors, often focusing on disease prevention. Elvire is intimately involved in the selection and training of these volunteers. She is extremely proud of the work they are doing and credits them with saving a great number of lives over the years.

Elvire then turned her focus to the schools. This is where much of her time and energy is spent. The teachers go through a thorough screening process from the school’s education committee which includes Elvire. The teaching staff for the almost 800 students is top notch. On national tests, their students score extremely high – meeting the standards and beyond. Elvire is also instrumental in ensuring that every single student is given a daily meal. She knows that a nutritious meal helps facilitate learning. Elvire’s love and concern for the students is evident.

And finally, nutrition for the community is at the heart of what Elvire worries about. It is important to note that she is an excellent cook. And many in the community will agree. Sometimes, people coming to the Clinic of Hope from far away require shelter for the night before returning to their home the next day. Elvire will assure that they have a place to sleep and even more importantly, a delicious meal. She also keeps track of the many who are in need of additional food resources.

Elvire is so much more than the “wife of Pastor Delamy.” Elvire and Pastor Delamy partner together in every part of the ministry. They genuinely care for and love the people of their community. Pastor Delamy may be the face of the ministry, but Elvire could be described as the backbone, the glue that holds things together.

Pastor Delamy summed it up in one sentence: “Elvire is such a blessing to the ministry, to me, to the children and to the people of Terre Blanche.”

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Double the Excitement!!

There was double the excitement on February 19 at the Markee Maternity Center. Every birth is a special gift, but the arrival of twins early that day gave an extra reason to celebrate.

Pastor Delamy reported, “The parents were very happy, making noise, and praising God out loud for that great miracle.”

The twins were delivered by midwife Miss Lamour Stephania and assisted by the team nurse —one little boy and one little girl were welcomed to the world.

The special care given to these beautiful children of God is a true miracle. This care is made possible by our dedicated in-country partners and HFH supporters who gave to help make the dream of a specialized maternity center in Terre Blanche possible. Thank you all!

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Children are a gift from the Lord. They are a reward from him.  Psalms 127:3

by Donn Raymond, HFH board member

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