named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
English Club
Student-led language program organized by HRF board members to improve English proficiency among rehabilitation students at FSRL, enhancing access to international resources and continuing education.
Faculté des Sciences de Réhabilitation de Léogâne (FSRL) Support
Provides institutional and academic support to Haiti's first and only school offering four-year degrees in occupational and physical therapy, including curriculum development, faculty training, and student mentorship.
Mentorship and Teaching Programs
HRF board members and volunteers provide ongoing clinical instruction, teaching, and professional mentorship to students and graduates of FSRL, supporting the development of a sustainable local therapy workforce.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Medical Professional Education & Training 1 activity
- Delivering rehabilitation education courses and clinical trainingDelivers academic instruction through volunteer faculty via full courses, co-teaching, guest lectures, and weekend seminars at FSRL. Conducts clinical rotations for students in hospitals, outpatient clinics, schools, and community-based programs across Haiti, providing hands-on experience in diverse settings.
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Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
- Engaging international students in rehabilitation education projectsInvolves graduate and doctoral students from abroad in capstone or internship projects focused on rehabilitation education, curriculum development, and organizational improvement initiatives in Haiti.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Funding operational costs of rehabilitation education programsSpends over $140,000 annually to cover operational expenses for the FSRL program, including salaries, utilities, supplies, vehicles, and technology. Also secured a USAID grant in 2017 and 2018 to support faculty lodging.
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Uncategorized 4 activities
- Conducting research on rehabilitation practices in developing countriesCollaborates with two U.S. universities on research grants to identify, adapt, and document effective rehabilitation practices suitable for resource-limited settings like Haiti.
- Operating Haiti's first academic program in occupational and physical therapyEstablished and provides primary support for the Faculté des Sciences de Réhabilitation de Léogâne (FSRL), Haiti’s first and only institution offering four-year bachelor’s degree programs in occupational therapy and physical therapy. The program is central to expanding rehabilitation education in the country.
- Operating a teaching and community rehabilitation clinicOperates the Centre Universitaire Tèt Ansanm (CUTA) in Léogâne, a teaching clinic that provides clinical training for therapy students while delivering rehabilitation services to the local community.
- Supporting student development through mentorship and language programsProvides academic mentorship to Haitian occupational and physical therapy students in research, scholarly writing, and career development. Hosts weekly virtual conversational English practice sessions and organizes the FSRL English Club to strengthen language skills critical for professional growth.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$401K
Contributions & grants$391K98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$10K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$433K
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$337K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$330K
Cash$321K
Investments$0
Liabilities$6K
Net assets$324K
Liquid reserves8.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +6.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 17
- ANDREA TROMBLEY PT DPT — BOARD MEMBER
- BEATRICE HECTOR OTD OTRL — BOARD MEMBER
- BERGSON LOUIS-JACQUES OTRLB — BOARD MEMBER
- CATHERINE FEINTUCH PHD — BOARD MEMBER
- CECILE ROMIETTE AUGUSTE PT MBA — BOARD MEMBER
- CHARLOTTE CHATTO PT PHD — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID MERLO MS COTAL CPRP — VICE PRESIDENT
- DAVID MORRISETTE DPT — BOARD MEMBER
- DIANA HONORAT PPOTD OTRL — BOARD MEMBER
- EMILY STEEDMAN OTRL — BOARD MEMBER
- JANIS HANDTE MPH — TREASURER
- JEAN MARC BRISSAU JD — BOARD MEMBER
- JULIE BOOTH PT DPT — BOARD MEMBER
- LINDA ROBINSON PT MSPT — BOARD MEMBER
- RENEE BROWN PT PHD — PRESIDENT
- RICHARD SABLE MA MPH OTR GCFP — BOARD MEMBER
- ZARA HARRIS MSOT — VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Canadian government Government — Co-funder of grants for technology equipment and clinical training through partnership with Université de Sherbrooke.
- Episcopal University of Haiti Partner — Partnered with FSRL to establish Haiti’s first university-based program for training occupational and physical therapists.
- Faculté des Sciences de Réhabilitation de Léogâne Partner — Academic institution established by HRF to train rehabilitation professionals in Haiti.
- Faculté des Sciences de Réhabilitation de Léogâne Partner — HRF board members have taught, mentored students, and collaborated with FSRL to develop rehabilitation education programs in Haiti.
- Faculté des Sciences de Réhabilitation de Léogâne Partner — Primary academic partner in Haiti delivering rehabilitation education programs.
- Hôpital Sainte Croix Partner — Collaborated with FSRL to establish the Centre Universitaire Tèt Ansanm (CUTA) as a teaching and community rehabilitation clinic in Léogâne.
- UNEPh Partner — Planned construction partnership for medical school facilities on land owned by the Episcopal Diocese of Haiti.
- US Episcopal churches and dioceses Funder — Provide grant funding in support of the FSRL program.
- USAID Government — Provided a grant for faculty lodging in 2017 and 2018; funding application submitted for classroom and dorm construction.
- Université de Sherbrooke Partner — Collaborates on grants for technology equipment and clinical training sessions.
- Université Épiscopale d’Haïti Partner — Parent institution of FSRL and partner in developing research and academic collaborations.
strategies · 4
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.
- Evidence-Based, Locally Relevant Curriculum Development 14 orgsmethodology: evidence-based_curriculumBy integrating research into the curriculum, the organization ensures that rehabilitation practices are adapted to Haiti’s low-resource settings, because locally generated evidence leads to more effective and context-appropriate care solutions.shared approach: Diaspora-Engaged Capacity Building →
- Culturally Responsive, Community-Based Care Modelmethodology: culturally-responsive_careBy delivering rehabilitation services through locally rooted, community-based practice and interprofessional education, the organization improves patient outcomes because care is provided in familiar cultural and linguistic contexts and emphasizes collaboration and responsiveness to local needs.
- Hybrid Faculty and Volunteer-Powered Education Deliverymethodology: hybrid_faculty_modelBy combining local faculty, remote instructors, visiting experts, and volunteer professors, the organization sustains high-quality education while reducing costs, because this model leverages global support without compromising affordability or local ownership.
- Local Capacity Building for Sustainable Rehabilitation Caremethodology: local_capacity_developmentBy training Haitian rehabilitation professionals and transitioning leadership to locally trained alumni, the organization produces sustainable, culturally responsive care systems because local providers are more effective in their communities and reduce long-term dependency on foreign missions.