News & Stories
In Thomonde, Zanmi Lasante social investigators crisscross forgotten homes. Their mission: to listen, assess, and escalate help where poverty is invisible, but very much present.
For 19 years, Surena Francisque has embodied Zanmi Lasante’s commitment to Saint-Marc. An auxiliary nurse, she accompanies each patient with calm, humanity and respect, despite the challenges of daily life.
When she fell ill, Antonine chose to travel a long distance to receive care at Cange. She knew she would be respected, listened to, taken care of. A trust that Zanmi Lasante continues to honor.
At the heart of Haiti’s mental health crisis, Dr. Vaugelas Louissaint stands by his patients, in silence and resilience, proof that presence, empathy and everyday care can still transform lives.
At a time when the challenges seem insurmountable, Zanmi Lasante is making difficult but necessary decisions to preserve its mission. Despite the uncertainty, we remain committed to providing care and support to the most vulnerable.
Odilia, a 25-year-old amputee from Morne-Michel, walks for hours on crutches to access care through a mobile clinic. Her perseverance underlines the importance of accessible care in rural areas.
In Cange, Zanmi Lasante is relaunching a literacy program for its patients. A powerful gesture that shows the organization cares for more than just bodies: it also opens doors to dignity.
Program doctor at the Centre Médical Dumarsais Estimé in Verrettes, Dr Wisline Louibain embodies Zanmi Lasante’s commitment to quality care. Her work underscores the urgency of maintaining funding to save lives every day.