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ON THE FRONT LINE

GHESKIO Rapid Response to Haiti Humanitarian Crisis

As of October 1, 2024

Today, GHESKIO is thrilled to announce the reopening of our Prince Albert II of Monaco primary school, (Pre-K, Kindergarten, grades 1-6), which marks our 15th consecutive year. Our school theme, Perseverance, embodies our unwavering spirit and commitment to provide quality education and hope to our endangered youth and families who desperately need it the most.

Our school is one of just 10% of schools that are operating in Port-au-Prince. 919 have closed due to gang violence and gangs taking over the schools. Over 180,000 (of more than 580,000 people) are living in refugee camps. Another 150,000 can't attend any school.

This academic year our school will serve 289 students (165 girls and 124 boys). We are employing 27 teachers for classes of 30-40 students.

Our curriculum will include nine subjects, Language Arts (Reading, Writing, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary), Math, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Technology/Computer Skills, Ethics & Values. This year we've also added Theater and Music Arts. Classes are five days a week (8-2 pm and Friday, 8-1 pm). Students receive a hot meal, psychosocial support, and free healthcare including eye and dental checkups.

Crisis Facts

  • UN Human Rights Office indicate that “at least 3,661 people died since January this year,” maintaining the levels of violence seen in 2023.
  • Gangs have continued to use sexual violence to punish, spread fear and subjugate populations.

Rapid Response Program

Since the end of May, GHESKIO's ongoing efforts have reached more than 25,000 people, rehabilitated and facilitated access to safer homes for more than 2000 families, delivered a wide range of health treatment services to more than 19,000 individuals, and provided psychological and social support to 526 victims of gender-based violence and 850 individuals with PTSD.

WE SAVE LIVES.

A donation of $60 provides a food kit that feeds a family for a week. Please help us keep a family healthy and to avoid malnutrition.

“Our healthcare workers are facing grave critical risks daily, but we remain committed to sustain hope for the thousands of people who have lost everything.”

Dr. Jean William Pape, Founder & Executive Director of GHESKIO

“While the tumult, brutality, and insecurity of the conflict persists indefinitely, our adolescents remain to be the most vulnerable. We remain unwavering in protecting their right and need for education, as well as shielding them from the threat of trauma and violence that they face every day.”

Dr. Marie-Marcelle Deschamps, Deputy Executive Director

Saving lives in Haiti - and around the globe

For 40 years, GHESKIO's three-part mission of treatment, research and training has been a steadfast beacon of hope and health. Despite innumerable challenges, GHESKIO has never closed its doors.

  • Our modern clinics deliver treatment that save lives.
  • Our groundbreaking research leads to treatment that saves lives in Haiti and influences treatment guidelines around the world.
  • Our training leverages our experience to deliver hope to even more of the most vulnerable.
  • Our social services provide pathways out of poverty

About Us

TREATMENT
Treating over 200,000 patients annually
GHESKIO provides best-in-class medical services at no cost to patients

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SOCIAL SERVICES
Empowering women & children to escape poverty
We treat the whole patient, delivering support to break the generational cycle of poverty.

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RESEARCH
Driving research breakthroughs
Our groundbreaking research continues to improve treatment around the globe.

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TRAINING
Training more than 41,000 health workers
Our training improves healthcare across Haiti – and beyond.

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285,570

Patient visits in 2023

11,860

Patients currently on HIV treatment

13,385

Children in the nutritional program to treat and prevent malnutrition
Haitian Global Health Alliance

A foundation of support

GHESKIO is supported by the Haitian Global Health Alliance, a U.S.-based non-profit, which provides financial and communications support, enabling the GHESKIO team to focus on its life-changing work.

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