A Haitian-led solution
GHESKIO, led by Dr. Jean “Bill” Pape, is a Haitian non-governmental organization founded before AIDS had a name. As a pioneering force in healthcare, GHESKIO is a model of a Haitian-led solution to public health challenges.
Recognized as essential by the Haitian government, GHESKIO is one of the largest providers of HIV and tuberculosis (TB) care in the Americas. It is also a global leader in HIV research, collaborating on NIH-funded studies. The organization trains healthcare providers and runs Haiti’s largest postgraduate program for HIV and TB care. In partnership with Quisqueya Medical School and Weill Cornell Medicine, GHESKIO launched Haiti’s first MPH and Nurse Practitioner programs.
For over 40 years, GHESKIO has worked with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and international partners to develop scalable HIV and TB care models. Supported by PEPFAR and the Global Fund, it collaborates with the CDC, USAID, and local providers to expand care nationwide.
GHESKIO operates two national referral centers in Port-au-Prince—GHESKIO-INLR in the south and GHESKIO-IMIS in the north—along with a network of 14 partner hospitals and clinics.
GHESKIO leadership
Dr. Jean William “Bill” Pape
Founder & Executive Director
Dr. Marie-Marcelle Deschamps
Deputy Director
Dr. Patrice Joseph, MPH
Program Coordinator
Dr. Vanessa Rouzier
Chief of Pediatrics
Christel Boursiqout
Head of Human Resources and Program Administration
Key partners
GHESKIO’s major partners include:
Other past and current partners include:
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Dartmouth Medical School
Flora Foundation
Florida International University
Fogarty International Center (FIC)
Fondation Haïtienne contre les Maladies Endemiques (FHAME)
Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria
Haitian Ministry of Health and Population
Harvard Medical School
Institut Haitien de l’Enfance
MAC AIDS
Mass Design Group
Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
Partners In Health (Zanmi La Sante)
President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
United Nations Development Program (UNDP)
United Nations Fund for Population (UNFP)
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Université Quisqueya, Port-au-Prince
Haitian Global Health Alliance
The Haitian Global Health Alliance is the U.S.-based, 501(c)3 sister organization that provides funding and communications support to GHESKIO.
U.S. donors can make contributions to GHESKIO through HGHA to receive full tax benefits/deductions to the extent allowed by law.
With all expenses paid by the Board of Directors, 100% of all donations and grants go directly to support GHESKIO’s programmatic work.
- Grants directly to GHESKIO are accounted for with Grant Agreements
- GHESKIO reports to HGHA on all grants with a narrative and financial report
- HGHA’s IRS-990 and external audit reports are available on the website and upon request
- HGHA has procured millions of dollars in medications and equipment for GHESKIO over the past two years through partnerships
- •HGHA has procured millions of dollars in medications and equipment for GHESKIO over the past two years through partnerships
- HGHA cultivates and stewards major donors for long term relationships
- Supports IT through financial support and donations
Transparency is our cornerstone so that all donors know how their funds are spent
Scott Morgan
HGHA Executive Director
Scott has 20 years of experience working in management within the non-profit sector specifically focused on HIV/AIDS, TB advocacy and global health. Scott leads fundraising and communications for the Haitian Global Health Alliance and partners with other organizations to secure gifts-in-kind, such as medical supplies, equipment and medications.
Contact the Haitian Global Health Alliance:
Email: scott@hgha.org
Mail: Haitian Global Health Alliance, 68 Jay Street, Suite 201 Brooklyn, NY 11201.
Phone: +1 973 865 0128
HGHA Board of Directors
- Pierre Cremieux- President and Director – Finance Committee
- Dr. Dan Fitzgerald – Vice President and Director
- Paul Samuelson – Treasurer and Director – Finance Committee
- Dr. Marie M Deschamps – Director
- Dr. Warren Johnson – Finance Committee
- Dr. Serena Koenig – Secretary and Director
- Alain Merieux – Director
- Dr. Jean William Pape – Director
- James Shackelford – Director
HGHA BoardPlus
BoardPlus was established as the young professional board of the Haitian Global Health Alliance. BoardPlus believes that engaging young professionals early in their careers will inspire them to contribute to GHESKIO’s mission throughout their careers to build valuable leadership skills and build professional connections.
If you are an early career professional and wish to learn more about participating in BoardPlus, contact Scott Morgan at scott@hgha.org.