Stories
Honoring the Memory of Dr. Hemant Kairam & HUFH’s Programs for Children
Posted on January 5, 2022
A Celebration of His Legacy of Caring and Compassion and Our Programs for Children.
Earthquake 2021: HUFH’s Disaster Response
Posted on August 25, 2021
HUFH is on the ground, responding to the earthquake and other disasters.
A Son of Haiti Speaks From Ground Zero After the Earthquake
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When the latest disaster struck, I knew I was going down there to help. . .
Well-Baby Care: THIS Is What Building A Better Future Looks Like
Posted on November 19, 2020
Calling All Babies! HUFH’s New Well-Baby Initiative is Hope in Action!
Introducing HUFH’s Newest Collaboration: The Home Farming Project
Posted on March 24, 2021
Sometimes, a partnership opportunity comes along that is the exact right thing at the right time: a collaboration to address food insecurity, the root cause of malnutrition.
Delivering Care During the Pandemic: Trust Overcomes Fear to Save a Toddler’s Life
Posted on June 11, 2020
As people are unable to travel and are fearful of being exposed to COVID, they often stay home and do not get the lifesaving care they need to combat other illnesses. One mother, however, bravely sought care from HUFH’s staff when her 18 month old baby girl became very ill.
Keeping Ahead of the Curve: Tackling COVID-19 in Haiti
Posted on June 8, 2020
HUFH medical and lay volunteers are working together with our Haitian team to intensify our efforts to provide lifesaving care in the face of COVID-19. These efforts are more important than ever, given the ability of COVID to overwhelm Haiti’s already extremely limited medical resources.
NO Child Should Die From Hunger
Posted on June 10, 2020
A storm is brewing in Haiti. Covid-19 is bringing widespread starvation, ravaging an already fragile population, especially the children. HUFH is there to help.
Join us In Remembering Dr. Hemant Kairam- A Legacy of Caring and Compassion
Posted on September 14, 2021
The Hands Up for Haiti family was deeply saddened by the sudden and unexpected passing late last year of our board member and dear friend, Dr. Hemant Kairam. Hemant, a true humanitarian and gifted pediatrician, was an integral part of Hands Up for Haiti since its inception and an inspiration to us all. He was deeply committed to both […]
For Little Kids with Big Dreams: Story Time with award-winning Haitian-American author Cindy Similien
Posted on December 21, 2020
For Kids & Their Families: Join us virtually on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday,Monday, January 18 at 5 pm (EST), asaward-winning Haitian-American children’s authorCindy Similienhosts story time featuring two of her books: Just a Kid with a Dream & Haiti Is REGISTER HERE! Your kids can share their own dreams as they dance along […]