• Supplies:

  We remain grateful for the outpouring of support that PIH received in response to the post-earthquake needs in Haiti. Now, over a year after the disaster, we have transitioned out of our emergency response mode, and continue to work on bringing long-term health to Haiti. It is our hope that this will be achieved in part through the construction of the National Teaching Hospital in Mirebalais, and the addition of rehabilitation and expanded mental health services
  
  Our approach to supply and materials has also shifted away from the earlier emergency-response mode. In the immediate aftermath of the earthquake, the need for orthopedic and wound care materials was immense, and many donations were sent before they could be vetted. As a result, our staff in Haiti was on the receiving end of valuable donations, but also some inappropriate or unnecessary items. It is particularly difficult for our Haiti staff to sort, catalog and store materials in a mixed box of items.
  
  As a result of our experience after the earthquake, we have amended our donation policy to be sure that only necessary items in good condition are sent to our hospitals in Haiti. Please review the information below and contact medicaldonations@pih.org if you have additional questions.

• Volunteers in Haiti:

  December 20, 2011
  
  PIH (and our sister organizations, like Zanmi Lasante in Haiti) works within the Ministry of Health infrastructure, strengthening public health systems, so we train and hire local medical professionals and support staff instead of relying on volunteer teams. In keeping with this vision, we are responding to the recent cholera outbreak by mobilizing a strong network of community health workers, Haitian clinicians, and partner organizations already on the ground in Haiti.
  
  There are a number of organizations whose scope of work places volunteers in helpful and meaningful roles with grassroots organizations. Organizations like http://www.globalvolunteernetwork.org/ are great places to start looking.
  
  Some other organizations that accept volunteers in Haiti:

• St Boniface Haiti Foundation: http://www.haitihealth.org/
• Fonkoze: http://www.fonkoze.org/
• All Hands Volunteers: http://hands.org/projects/project-leogane/volunteer-information/general-information/
• Global Therapy Group: www.globaltherapygroup.org/Welcome.html
• Ministries of Aides International: http://ministriesofaidesinternational.org
• RN Response Network: http://www.calnurses.org/rnrn
• Healing Hands of Haiti: http://www.healinghandsforhaiti.org
  
  Thank you for your solidarity and support through this difficult time.

• Volunteers in Boston 

  In response to the earthquake in Haiti, Partners In Health is in need of additional support for our relief efforts.  We are looking for volunteers who are prepared to assist PIH staff with emergency support in the Boston office. 
  • Responsibilities: ­The volunteer(s) will provide administrative and logistical support.  The volunteer(s) will be assisting wherever needed, which may include communication with donors, assist with processing donations and data entry, coordinate travel plans, schedule meetings, provide communications assistance and other tasks as needed. This is a fulltime volunteer position.
  • Qualifications:
    • Have demonstrated experience providing administrative support in an office setting.
    • Ability to work independently and in a team.
    • Strong writing, communication and organizational skills.
    • Strong interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to switch tasks easily.
    • Flexibility is necessary.
    • Interest in social justice.

Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to hr@pih.org.

• Other ways to help: 

  Please consider supporting the people of Haiti in any way you can, including:
  • FUNDRAISE. Currently, our greatest need is financial support. Many of you have already donated to our relief effort, and we are grateful for your generosity. What we ask now is that you continue to fundraise in your communities. Haiti is in need of millions of dollars right now to meet the needs of the communities hardest hit by the earthquake.  Any and all support that will help us respond to the immediate needs and continue our mission of strengthening the public health system in Haiti is greatly appreciated. Help us stand up for Haiti now.  
  • STAY INFORMED. Sign up for email updates from PIH on our earthquake relief efforts and get news from the ground. 
  • SPREAD THE WORD. Alert your friends and family to the situation in Haiti. Send them to our website for information and ways to help. Organize a fundraiser in your community. Join our Facebook group. Stay informed and reach out to your networks and encourage them to support Haiti in this crisis.