Sometimes, a partnership opportunity comes along that is the exact right thing at the right time: a collaboration to address food insecurity, the root cause of malnutrition.

As people are unable to travel and are fearful of being exposed to COVID, they often stay home and do not get the lifesaving care they need to combat other illnesses. One mother, however, bravely sought care from HUFH’s staff when her 18 month old baby girl became very ill.

HUFH medical and lay volunteers are working together with our Haitian team to intensify our efforts to provide lifesaving care in the face of COVID-19. These efforts are more important than ever, given the ability of COVID to overwhelm Haiti’s already extremely limited medical resources.

A storm is brewing in Haiti. Covid-19 is bringing widespread starvation, ravaging an already fragile population, especially the children. HUFH is there to help.

The Hands Up for Haiti family was deeply saddened by the sudden and unexpected passing late last year of our board member and dear friend, Dr. Hemant Kairam. Hemant, a true humanitarian and gifted pediatrician, was an integral part of Hands Up for Haiti since its inception and an inspiration to us all. He was deeply committed to both […]

For Kids & Their Families: Join us virtually on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday,Monday, January 18 at 5 pm (EST), asaward-winning Haitian-American children’s authorCindy Similienhosts story time featuring two of her books: Just a Kid with a Dream & Haiti Is REGISTER HERE! Your kids can share their own dreams as they dance along […]

HUFH Presents:With a Twist! A virtual cocktail party! Thursday, Oct. 8, 7 pm A Don’t Miss Thursdays event that must NOT be missed! To have your cocktails and bar snacks delivered to your door in time for the party**, REGISTER HERE – & NOW! ** Registrations in the 2 days prior to the event may […]

HUGE SUCCESS!!! A Night of Everything Rum: Held on Thursday, August 13 A World Class Mixology Experience- No Designated Driver Was Needed!   As the first part of our “Don’t Miss Thursdays!” series, we held a really fun and unique event on Thursday, August 13 – Esteban Ordonez, a world renowned mixologist, taught a virtual […]

Last week, the government of Haiti bulldozed to the ground the community of Shada. Victims of a disastrous situation not of their own making, the more than 1500 families who lived there are already among the poorest of the poor. Here is the story of HUFH’s commitment to the people of Shada.

Corona Virus UPDATE Knowledge is Power: HUFH team hard at work educating citizens on how to stay safe in the age of Coronavirus: Donate UPDATE ON THE EFFECTS OF THE CORONA VIRUS PANDEMIC ON HUFH and ITS PROGRAMS IN HAITI: A storm is brewing in Haiti. The UN warns that, due to the Coronavirus pandemic, […]