What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0Promoting Health in Haiti educates graduates o.f our program at the State University of New York, Downstate, via an on line program. Two students are currently in the online Doctor of Nursing Practice Program. PHH also supports graduate nurse practitioners in clinics throughout Haiti. Due to conditions in Haiti, we were unable to provide this service during the past year
- #2 $0Faculty and officers from the USA travel to Haiti to teach and assist with the program. All travel is paid by PHH. Housing and board are included plus all in country travel and security. Unsafe to travel this year.
What they call their work
What they do
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Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 2 activities
- Builds nursing workforce capacity through advanced education and leadership developmentSupports Haitian nurse practitioners in pursuing doctoral education in the U.S., including two graduates currently enrolled in doctoral programs at SUNY Downstate, to ensure long-term leadership and sustainability of nursing education at the University of Haiti. Also supports post-doctoral FNP program development and trains master’s-level NPs to serve as educators for future cohorts.
- Funds U.S.-based faculty and officers to support nursing education in HaitiFinances travel, housing, board, and in-country logistics for U.S.-based faculty and organizational officers to teach and support nursing education initiatives in Haiti.
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Nursing Professional Development 2 activities
- Conducts collaborative research and scholarship in nursing educationPartners with SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University College of Nursing and the State University of Haiti on research and scholarship initiatives for nursing students, supporting academic advancement and knowledge production in global nursing.
- Operates graduate-level Family Nurse Practitioner programs in HaitiRuns the first graduate-level Family Nurse Practitioner program in Haiti, including at the State University of Haiti (UEH) and a private nursing school, in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health and Population. The program has graduated multiple cohorts, including 34 nurse practitioners with Master's degrees and 16 additional graduates now practicing or teaching.
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Direct Clinical Care Delivery 1 activity
- Hires and deploys nurse practitioners to deliver primary care in HaitiBegan hiring nurse practitioners in January 2022 to provide primary care services in the Arcahaie region of Haiti, directly expanding access to healthcare in underserved communities.
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Healthcare Workforce Training & Career Pathways 1 activity
- Provides clinical training and internship placements for nurse practitioners in HaitiEstablished clinical internship partnerships with hospitals in Haiti, including Hospital Bienfaisance de Pignon, Hospital Universitaire de Mirebalais, Health Equity International, and Centre Psychiatrie de Beudet, to provide hands-on training for nurse practitioner students.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Advocates for professional recognition of Family Nurse Practitioners in HaitiSecured official recognition of the "Family Nurse Practitioner" as a professional title in Haiti through a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Health.
- Develops nursing curricula in partnership with Haitian institutionsCollaborated with Molloy College faculty to develop a baccalaureate nursing curriculum for the University of Haiti, which launched in April 2015, strengthening local academic infrastructure.
- Hosts conferences and convocations to support Haitian nursing educationOrganized a two-day conference in New York City engaging U.S. and Canadian nurses in support of Haitian nursing, bringing approximately 15 health professionals from Haiti. Also hosted a convocation ceremony on December 20, 2022, to celebrate the first international graduate of its global partnership.
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Who runs it
- Carmelle Bellefleur — chief executive officer
- Carol Roye — Vice President
- Edward Hazel — Doctor
- Henri Desrosiers — President
- Joanna Hofmann — Treasurer
- Margaret Alexander — board member
- Margie Bon Homme — board member
- Sabine Victome — board member
- Stephen Hofmann — Secetary/legal advisor
Who they work with
- Centre Psychiatrie de Beudet Partner — Clinical training site for PHH students; part of 2018 internship partnership agreement.
- Downstate University Partner — Hosts two graduates of the nurse practitioner program in a doctoral program.
- Downstate University in New York Partner — Collaborating since 2020 to support PHH nurse practitioners pursuing doctoral degrees.
- Episcopal University Partner — Collaborates with the University of Haiti and Promoting Health in Haiti on nurse practitioner training cohorts.
- GoFundMe Funder — Platform used for receiving donations
- GoFundMe Partner — Platform used for fundraising campaigns
- Haiti State University Partner — Partner institution with which PHI established the first Nurse Practitioner Program in Haiti.
- Haitian American Nurses Association International (HANA-I) Partner — Formalized partnership via MOU in May 2022; over 15 members committed to teaching in the program.
- Haitian Nurses Association (L’ANILH) Partner — Assisted PHH in delivering nursing education programs in Haiti and co-hosted a follow-up conference in November 2011.
- Health Equity International Partner — Clinical training site for PHH students; formerly known as St Boniface Haiti; part of 2018 internship partnership agreement.
- Hospital Bienfaisance de Pignon Partner — Clinical training site for PHH students; part of 2018 internship partnership agreement.
- Hospital Universitaire de Mirebalais Partner — Clinical training site for PHH students; part of 2018 internship partnership agreement.
- Lienhard School of Nursing, Pace University Partner — Dean pledged continued collaboration on August 26, 2022, allowing faculty to teach in PHH’s program; potential for expanded global health equity initiatives.
- Lumiere University Partner — Partnership established in 2018 to send licensed nurses and faculty from six schools of nursing to PHH’s nurse practitioner program.
- Midwives for Haiti Partner — Agreed to collaborate on nurse-midwife program; MOU in development as of August 2022.
- Ministry of Health (Haiti) Government — Collaborated with PHH to formally recognize the "Family Nurse Practitioner" as a professional title in Haiti.
- Ministry of Public Health and Population Government — Collaborates with Promoting Health in Haiti in support of national public health policy and initiatives.
- Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP), Haiti Partner — Collaborates on implementation of nurse practitioner programs in the public sector; signed Memorandum of Understanding in 2014.
- Molloy College Partner — Collaborated with PHH to develop a baccalaureate nursing curriculum for the University of Haiti.
- Nassau Community College Partner — Provides guidance, support, funds, materials, and multimedia access including Zoom for the program.
- PayPal Funder — Platform used for receiving donations
- PayPal Partner — Platform used for processing donations
- SUNY Downstate Partner — Institution where two Haitian nurse graduates are enrolled in the Doctorate of Nursing Practice Program with support from PHH.
- SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University College of Nursing Partner — Collaborates on research and scholarship initiatives for nursing students in Haiti.
- SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University College of Nursing Partner — Collaborates on research and scholarship initiatives for nursing students.
- State University of Haiti Partner — Partnered with Promoting Health in Haiti to develop nurse practitioners in the country.
- State University of Haiti Partner — Partners on research and scholarship initiatives for nursing students.
- State University of Haiti Partner — Partners with Promoting Health in Haiti and SUNY Downstate on nursing education and research initiatives.
- State University of Haiti (UEH) Partner — Partnered since 2015 to implement nurse practitioner training in the public higher education sector; formalized collaboration via MOU in 2015.
- State University of New York, Downstate Partner — Academic partner in delivering online nursing education to graduate students in Haiti.
How they approach the work
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- Advanced Practice Nursing as Primary Care Enginemethodology: advanced_practice_nursing_for_primary_careBy developing advanced practice nurses as clinical leaders, we expand access to high-quality primary care in underserved Haitian communities, because nurse practitioners trained to U.S. standards can deliver evidence-based care across diverse clinical domains where physicians are scarce.
- International Academic Partnership for Systemic Capacity Buildingmethodology: international_academic_partnershipBy establishing cross-border academic partnerships between North American and Haitian institutions, we strengthen local nursing education systems, because collaborative knowledge exchange and shared research infrastructure enable sustainable, high-quality training programs led by Haitian professionals.
- Local Leadership Succession for Sustainabilitymethodology: local_leadership_successionBy investing in doctoral-level training for Haitian nurse leaders, we ensure long-term program sustainability and local ownership, because transitioning leadership to local faculty prevents dependency on external actors and retains expertise within the country.
- Standardized Evidence-Based Clinical Practicemethodology: evidence_based_clinical_practiceBy applying U.S. evidence-based standards of care across maternal, pediatric, adult, and emergency medicine, we improve clinical outcomes in Haiti, because consistent, high-quality decision-making reduces variability and increases treatment efficacy in under-resourced settings.
- Train-and-Deploy Health Workforce Modelmethodology: train_and_deploy_health_workforceBy training and deploying Family Nurse Practitioner students to deliver care in underserved regions, we improve health outcomes and build local capacity, because this creates a sustainable cycle of care and education that reduces preventable deaths and strengthens the health system long-term.