2020 designated as the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife

The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated 2020 as the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife.

Midwifery-led care has been found to be highly cost-effective. Experts estimate that proper education and continued support could help midwives avert roughly two thirds of all maternal and newborn deaths.

Haiti has a population of approximately 11 million of which a little over half are women. Currently there are just under 500 midwives in Haiti. That is not enough!

FAHM is overjoyed with WHO's designation and celebration of the "Year of the Nurse and the Midwife." Join us in celebrating, highlighting and supporting the important work that they do. Midwives make a difference!

L'Organisation mondiale de la santé (OMS) a désigné 2020 comme l'Année de l'infirmière et de la sage-femme.

Les soins dispensés par les sages-femmes se sont avérés très rentables. Les experts estiment qu'une éducation appropriée et un soutien continu pourraient aider les sages-femmes à éviter environ deux tiers des décès maternels et néonatals.

Haïti compte environ 11 millions d'habitants, dont un peu plus de la moitié sont des femmes. Actuellement, il y a un peu moins de 500 sages-femmes en Haïti. Ce n'est pas suffisant!

FAHM est ravie de cette marque spéciale et célébration par l'OMS de «l'Année de l'infirmière et de la sage-femme». Joignons nos forces pour célébrer, mettre en valeur et supporter le travail important qu’ils accomplissent. 

Les sages-femmes font une différence!

FAHM's 5-5-20-20 Campaign

Kore Saj Fanm pou Ayiti pi djanm
Empowering Midwives for a stronger Haiti

The year 2020 was designated by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife. We are in the fourth month of the year and what a doozy it is! 

On March 19th, after identifying two (2) cases of COVID-19 (novel Coronavirus), Haiti declared a State of National Emergency closing its borders, airports, schools, businesses and instituting a national curfew. Haiti is now facing a public health crisis amidst an already difficult economic and political atmosphere.

FAHM has had to switch tracks when it comes to this year's programming plans and respond to the immediate crisis as well as its residual effects and plan on continuing our programs, adapting and adjusting as needed.

We ask that you help us ride these times by joining us in "FAHM's 5-5-20-20 Campaign."

FAHM is working closely with the midwifery association (AISFH) with the development and implementation of a comprehensive immediate COVID-19 Pandemic Plan & Response.

We are looking to build a strong donor base to be able to help with this unprecedented pandemic as we continue to carry out our mission and programs.

We are looking for:

5 monthly donors @ $5/month

5 monthly donors @ $5/month

20 monthly donors @ $20/month

20 monthly donors @ $20/month

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Immediate needs: 

• Providing the midwives with proper protective equipment enabling them to safely take care of women, girls and newborns (masks, face shields, gowns, gloves). 

• Providing masks to individuals within the communities the midwives serve. (AISFH has active chapters in each of Haiti's ten Departments.)

Please join us during these next three weeks leading up to the International Day of the Midwife on May 5th, 2020 which coincides with #Giving TuesdayNow.

What a marvelous way to celebrate our unsung heroes on the front lines!

A donation in any amount is always welcomed; as we say in Kreyol, "Ti pil ti pil fe chaj" (A little bit plus a little bit makes a load).

Midwives save lives.

Help save a midwife’s life and enable them to do what they do best. 

A special shout out to all front line workers globally. Thank you for your service.

Together let’s stand strong and make a difference.

International Day of the Eradication of Violence Against Women: Nov 25, 2019

BIG SHOUT OUT TO HAITIAN MIDWIVES MAKING A DIFFERENCE!

The United Nations General Assembly has designated November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (Resolution 54/134).[1] The premise of the day is to raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject to rape, domestic violence and other forms of violence; furthermore, one of the aims of the day is to highlight that the scale and true nature of the issue is often hidden.

In 2018 FAHM offered its first four-day intensive training/conference to 22 Haitian Midwives living and working in Haiti. We have continued partnership/focus group follow-up sessions which will not only track impact but offer the midwives the much needed continuing support they need in implementing what they have learned.

Midwives offer education, screening, testing, reporting in a culturally sensitive manner.

Josephine Ridore (Haitian Midwife):

“1 year of this, work continues because we are the branches (networks).
Thanks to you for your love to see things changed positively... (I can't stop crying by writing this because it's really sad to have the perception that things go wrong and worse view the situation of instability that knows My darling doudou country 🇭🇹🇭🇹...)
Aware of the consequences of all kinds, we will not remain speechless because we have a lot to do if truly the wish of a world without violence, a Haiti without violence must come to reality one day. 25 November, world day to fight violence against women... yes we are making effort to continue, the game is worth it. Education, information for change of behavior”.

Be connected on 104 7 FM from 8 am to 10 am, the wise women will be yours.# Orangezlemonde, #générationégalitésopposeauviol,# aisfh,# haitianwomensavelives”

The Haitian Roundtable 1804 Induction Ceremony

The Haitian Roundtable 1804 Induction Ceremony honoring Haitian-American Change makers & Ones to Watch representing all sectors: Academia & The Arts, Business & Finance, Engineering & Labor, Fashion, Government & Law, Journalism & Publishing, Music & Entertainment, Not- for -Profit and Sports.
FAHM’s Founder & Executive Director Martine Jean-Baptiste is one of this years inductees— Not-for-Profit.

La Cérémonie Table Ronde Haïtienne 1804 

La cérémonie d'intronisation - Table Ronde Haïtienne 1804 honorant les acteurs du changement haïtiens-américains et ceux à surveiller représentant tous les secteurs: académique et arts, affaires et finances, ingénierie et travail, mode, gouvernement et droit, journalisme et publication, musique et loisir -Profit et Sports.

La fondatrice et directrice générale de FAHM, Martine Jean-Baptiste, est l’une des personnes intronisées lors de cette cérémonie - à but non lucratif.

Forever Grateful to HEAL Haiti…….

FAHM thanks Health Education Action League for Haiti for all the great work they do with their health & education programs in Haiti. What an honor for FAHM’s Executive Director, Martine Jean- Baptiste, to be recognized at their Forever Grateful fundraiser brunch & awards ceremony which celebrated individuals & organizations that exemplify a commitment to and passion for creating sustainable & impactful opportunities in the fields of education & health care in Haiti.

À jamais reconnaissant à HEAL Haïti ……

FAHM remercie et félicite HEAL (Ligue d’action pour l’éducation sanitaire en Haïti) pour un travail hors pair accompli à travers leurs diverses programmes de santé et d’éducation en Haïti. Quel honneur pour la directrice exécutive de FAHM, Martine Jean-Baptiste, d'avoir été mise en valeur lors de leur dinner et cérémonie de remise de prix célébrant des individus et organisations qui présentent un modèle d’engagement et une passion pour la création d'opportunités durables et percutantes dans les domaines de l'éducation et du modèle de soins de santé disponibles en Haïti.

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Congrats to one of FAHM's founders and treasurer Dr Karen Jefferson!

Look! Second from the left... our very own Dr Karen Jefferson!!

Thomas Jefferson University, in Philladelphia, and made history by graduating the first ever USA recognized Doctorate of Midwifery. Congrats to Karen Jefferson (or should we say Dr Jefferson?)--- You go girl! Spread the word about the benefits of evidenced based midwifery knowledge and care. #midwives #midwviwvesunited

This picture represents a new doctoral degree in our country! Three cohorts together representing the Doctorate of Midwifery. The back row in the plum blazers are the FIRST EVER Doctors of Midwifery in the US. Middle row is the second cohort and the front row is the incoming class!

Félicitations à l'une des membres fondatrices et trésorière de FAHM, Dr Karen Jefferson!

Regardez! Deuxième à partir de la gauche ... notre très chère Dr Karen Jefferson !!

L’université Thomas Jefferson en Philadelphie, et marque un pas important dans l'histoire de la profession en obtenant le premier doctorat en sage-femme reconnu aux États-Unis. Félicitations à Karen Jefferson (ou devrions-nous dire Dr Jefferson?) --- Compliments Karen!  Faites connaître au monde les bénéfices des soins de sage-femme fondés sur des notions acquises. #midwives 

Cette photo représente un nouveau doctorat dans notre pays! Trois cohortes représentant ensemble le doctorat en sages-femmes. La rangée arrière portant les corsages de couleur prune sont les PREMIERES sages-femmes aux États-Unis détentrices d’un doctorat de la profession. La rangée du milieu est la deuxième promotion et la première rangée est la classe entrante!

Happy hour at The Ledge hosted by Carriage House Birth-- Sept 9, 2019

Thank you Carriage House Birth & The Ledge for helping FAHM promote the midwifery model of care in Haiti!

Cocktail au “Ledge” organisé par “Carriage House Birth” - 9 septembre 2019

Merci à “Carriage House Birth” & “The Ledge” pour leur aide et soutien offerts à FAHM au niveau de la promotion du modèle de soins des sages-femmes en Haïti!

Midwifery Leadership Conference: November 11 & 12, 2016

The planning committee for the upcoming Nov Midwifery Leadership conference.(September 14, 2016-- Thank you CLE (Le Centre Haitian du Leadership et de L'Excellence) for hosting!!!

Conférence sur le leadership et formation continue des sages-femmes: 11 et 12 novembre 2016

Le comité de planification de la prochaine conférence sur le leadership et la formation continue des sages-femmes prévu pour le mois de novembre (14 septembre 2016 - Merci CLE (Le Centre Haïtien du Leadership et de l'Excellence) pour votre accueil !!!

1st Annual Haitian Midwifery Conference

We are so happy to report that the March conference was a success! 27 midwives from all over Haiti came together at Karibe Hotel for our conference.  U.S. midwives Margaret Montgomery, Karen Jefferson, Martine Jean-Baptiste, Kim Trout and Haitian midwives (including ex-pats) Tania Laviades, Vavita Santos Leblanc, Sarah Wallace and Lisa Summers were the instructors.  SUNY Downstate student Laure Sinnhuber-Giles assisted translation and in group workshops. The feedback from the midwives was terrific they want to do it again next year! We received amazing press coverage and here is the video report from UNFPA:

https://youtu.be/PgWc2E42gMg

1ère conférence annuelle des sages-femmes haïtiennes

Nous sommes très heureux d'annoncer que la conférence de mars a été un veritable succès! 27 sages-femmes, venant des différents départements d’Haïti se sont réunies à l'hôtel Karibe pour notre conférence. Des sages-femmes américaines Margaret Montgomery, Karen Jefferson, Martine Jean-Baptiste, Kim Trout et plusieurs sages-femmes haïtiennes (y compris des expatriés) Tania Laviades, Vavita Santos Leblanc, Sarah Wallace et Lisa Summers étaient les intervenantes formatrices. Laure Sinnhuber-Giles, étudiante de SUNY Downstate, joue le rôle de traductrice et facilitatrice aux ateliers de travail. Après évaluation post conférence, les sages-femmes expriment leur appréciation et leur désir pour que ces conférences soient maintenues de manière annuelle! Nous avons reçu une couverture médiatique incroyable et voici le reportage vidéo de l'UNFPA:

https://youtu.be/PgWc2E42gMg

LODZ RUNS FOR HAITIAN MIDWIVES

Board Member, Lodz Joseph will be running local NYC races, including Rock and Roll half marathon and the Ted Corbitt 15K.  DONATE HERE

Membre du conseil d'administration, Lodz Joseph participera à plusieurs courses locales à New York, y compris le semi-marathon, “Rock and Roll”, ainsi que le Ted Corbitt 15K. FAITES UN DON ICI

LODZ's STORY

The Foundation for Advancement of Haitian Midwives is committed to educating Haitian midwifery students and the Haitian school and associations that serve them. The 1st annual conference is in March 2016. Techniques that reduce maternal and infant death in Haiti will be passed on to Haitian women in the rural areas that desperately need maternal and child health care. As a nursing student, doula & Haitian American this is an extremely important cause to me. My family and I know the impact of losing a loved one due to lack of access to care during labor. Each race I run from October to December 2015, is in memory of my aunt. She lost her life from postpartum hemorrhage. I appreciate all your support!  Thank you.

L'HISTOIRE DE LODZ

La Fondation pour l'avancement des sages-femmes haïtiennes s'est engagée activement à renforcer l’éducation des étudiantes sages-femmes haïtiennes et de soutenir l'Institut national de formation supérieure, de même que les associations qui les servent. La première conférence annuelle a lieu en mars 2016. Les techniques qui réduisent le taux de mortalité maternelle et infantile en Haïti seront transmises aux femmes haïtiennes des zones rurales qui ont désespérément besoin de soins de santé maternelle et infantile. En tant qu'étudiante en sciences infirmières, doula et haïtienne américaine, c'est une cause qui me tient à cœur. Ma famille et moi avons vécu l'impact de la perte d'un être cher en raison du manque d'accès aux soins durant l’accouchement. Chaque marathon que je cours d'octobre à décembre 2015 est dédié à la mémoire de ma tante. Elle a perdu la vie à la suite d’une hémorragie post-partum. J'apprécie tout votre soutien! Merci.

THANK YOU NYC MIDWIVES!

FAHM won a $1000 grant from NYC MIDWIVES, a chapter of the new york state association of licensed midwives.

REMERCIEMENTS AUX SAGES-FEMMES DE NEW YORK!

FAHM gagne un don de $1000 des sages-femmes de New York, une branche des sages femmes licenciées de l’association de l’Etat de New York.