named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Alliance of Haitian Midwives
Unites midwives and student midwives in Haiti and the diaspora to share knowledge, celebrate traditions, and support one another as leaders in care.
Community Education and Outreach
Provides mobile clinics and education on sexual and reproductive health, general health, and gender-based violence in Haiti and the diaspora.
Midwifery Continuing Education and Leadership Conferences
Hosts conferences in Haiti for professional midwives and students to collaborate on improving midwifery practice, regulation, and leadership development through evidence-based research and clinical practices.
Youth Changing Haiti One Tree at a Time
Year-long program educating youth on sexual health, consent, and gender equality, culminating in the distribution of fruit and vegetable trees to address food insecurity and support environmental restoration.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Reproductive Health Advocacy & Education 2 activities
- Conducts advocacy and public education on midwifery and gender-based violenceEngages in outreach and consumer education to promote the midwifery profession across Haiti’s 10 departments. Co-hosts and sponsors webinar series on gender-based violence, including a 3-part Zoom series from the male perspective with One Billion Rising Haiti and a 4-part Lunch & Learn series on cultural contexts of GBV.
- Hosts midwifery conferences and leadership trainings in HaitiOrganizes annual conferences and intensive training programs for professional midwives and students in Haiti to improve midwifery practice, regulation, and leadership development. These include multi-day events with follow-up support to track implementation and impact.
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Distribution of PPE and Crisis Supplies 1 activity
- Distributes medical supplies and PPE to midwives and communitiesProvides medical supplies, personal protective equipment (including masks, gowns, gloves, and face shields), and community health resources to midwives and community members across all ten departments of Haiti, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Implements youth education and tree distribution programRuns a year-long youth program, "Youth Changing Haiti One Tree at a Time," that educates young people on sexual health, consent, and gender equality, and provides each participant with five fruit and vegetable trees to support nutrition, income generation, and environmental restoration.
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Direct Clinical Care Delivery 1 activity
- Operates mobile clinics to deliver sexual and reproductive health servicesRuns community-based mobile clinics that provide essential sexual and reproductive healthcare and health education to remote areas in Haiti with limited access to medical services.
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Reproductive Health Access and Support Services 1 activity
- Provides technical and financial support to midwifery education and associationsOffers financial, organizational, educational, and developmental support to Haitian midwifery associations, education programs, and students to strengthen midwifery capacity and address high maternal and neonatal mortality rates. Includes fundraising, technical assistance, and information dissemination.
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Virtual Education Continuity Programs 1 activity
- Supports midwifery pandemic response through collaboration and adaptationCollaborated with AISFH to develop and implement a comprehensive pandemic response plan during COVID-19, adapting programming to ensure continuity of services and support for midwives in Haiti.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$154K
Contributions & grants$154K100%
Program service revenue——
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expenses
Total expenses$108K
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Salaries & benefits$58K
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balance sheet
Total assets$88K
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Net assets$87K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +36.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARTINE JEAN-BAPTISTE | Executive Dir. | 35 | $36K |
| MARIE ANGIE MENUAU | Program Manager | 20 | $18K |
board members · 1
- JOHANNA DE LOS SANTOS — Trustee
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- AISFH Partner — Collaborated with AISFH, the only professional association of midwives in Haiti, during an event at the General Hospital of Port-au-Prince.
- AISFH Partner — Collaborates with FAHM on the development and implementation of a comprehensive COVID-19 pandemic response plan.
- Association des Sages-Femmes d’Haïti (ASFH) Partner — Collaborates with ASFH to advance midwifery education, regulation, and licensure in Haiti.
- Carriage House Birth Partner — Collaborated with FAHM to host a happy hour event promoting midwifery care in Haiti.
- FNUAP Partner — Collaborated with UNFPA (FNUAP) during an event at the General Hospital of Port-au-Prince for International Day of the Midwife.
- HEAL Haiti Partner — Recognized and commended by FAHM for exceptional work in health and education programs in Haiti.
- Haitian midwifery associations Partner — Collaborates with midwifery associations across Haiti’s 10 departments to strengthen the profession and provide support.
- Institut National Supérieur de Formation Sages-Femmes (INSFSF) Partner — Partners with INSFSF to support midwifery education and professional development in Haiti.
- Josephine Ridore Partner — Haitian midwife providing testimony on efforts to combat violence against women.
- Keela Partner — Platform used for donation processing.
- La Fondation pour l’avancement des Sages-femmes Haïtiennes Partner — French name variant of the organization, indicating bilingual operations.
- Le Centre Haitian du Leadership et de L'Excellence Partner — Hosted the Midwifery Leadership Conference in partnership with the Foundation for Advancement of Haitian Midwives.
- Lodz Joseph Partner — Board member who participates in local NYC races to raise support for the foundation's mission.
- Ministry of Health (Haiti) Government — Works with Haiti's Ministry of Health to advance midwifery regulation and licensure.
- Ministère de la Santé (Haïti) Government — Participated in a ceremony with the Haitian Ministry of Health for International Day of the Midwife.
- NYC MIDWIVES Partner — Provided a $1000 grant to FAHM.
- One Billion Rising Haiti (OBR Ayiti) Partner — Partners with and sponsors One Billion Rising Haiti to co-host educational series on gender-based violence.
- One Billion Rising Haïti (OBR Ayiti) Partner — Partners with and sponsors One Billion Rising Haïti in a live virtual series on gender-based violence from a male perspective.
- SUNY Downstate Partner — Collaborates with student participants to support translation and workshop facilitation at midwifery conferences.
- The Haitian Roundtable 1804 Partner — Honored FAHM's Founder & Executive Director Martine Jean-Baptiste as an inductee in the Not-for-Profit category.
- The Ledge Partner — Hosted a happy hour event in collaboration with FAHM and Carriage House Birth to support promotion of midwifery care in Haiti.
- Thomas Jefferson University Partner — Collaborates with FAHM through the academic achievement of its founder, Dr. Karen Jefferson, who graduated from the university's Doctorate of Midwifery program.
- World Health Organization Government — Collaborates with and aligns advocacy efforts with WHO initiatives, including the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Comprehensive Midwifery Profession Advancementmethodology: midwife_empowerment_modelBy strengthening midwifery as a profession through education, leadership development, national regulation, and public recognition, the organization increases access to high-quality maternal care because professionalized midwifery attracts talent, ensures standards, and sustains systemic change.
- Locally-Led and Community-Driven Capacity Buildingmethodology: locally_led_developmentBy aligning with the self-determined goals of Haitian midwives and supporting them as agents of change, the organization achieves sustainable improvements in maternal health because local leadership ensures cultural relevance, ownership, and long-term system resilience.
- Midwifery-Led Care Modelmethodology: midwifery_model_of_careBy centering care on trained Haitian midwives using evidence-based practices, the organization improves maternal and newborn health outcomes because midwifery-led care is clinically effective and culturally appropriate, preventing up to two-thirds of maternal and newborn deaths.