Your connection to Haiti relief organizations

Mercy Ships »

Mercy Ships is a global charity that has operated hospital ships in developing nations since 1978. Mercy Ships brings hope and healing to the forgotten poor by mobilizing people and resources worldwide, and serving all people without regard for race, gender, or religion. Mercy Ships’ Disaster Response Team has been mobilized to address both medical and non-medical relief in Haiti. Please visit www.mercyships.org and click on Get Involved to learn about their process and to apply for volunteer positions.

Some immediate ways in which you can help and that would be greatly appreciated are donations of the following items.

Anesthesia Needs:
Versed, Ketamine, Lidocaine 1% & 2%, Kling, Tetanus, Orthopedic Surgeon, Eye Dr., Ace Wraps, Casting/ Splinting material, Cidex, Local anesthetic, Surgical gloves Lg & ExLg, ORS/Gatorade, Vitamins Adult & Pedi, Iron, Gyn speculum, Vaseline Gauze, Silvadene, Triple Antibiotic, Baby Bottles, Pacifiers, Sharps Containers.

General First Aid Needs:
Tylenol, Motrin, Triple Antibiotic Cream, 1% Hydrocortisone cream, Bandages, Hydrogen Peroxide,
Rubbing Alcohol, Betadine, Hand Sanitizing Gel, Moisturizing Cream, Vitamins for children and adults
Ice packs, Iron pills

Please send to:
Mercyworks
YWAM Haiti Mission
FM 16 W
Lindale, TX 75771

Contact person is Karen Youngblood, 866 776-3729

Partners in Health »

Boston-based Partners in Health urgently needs orthopedic surgeons, trauma surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists, nurses, post-op nurses, and surgical technicians. They are unable to accommodate any volunteers without significant surgical or trauma training and experience. The need for volunteer medical teams will not diminish in the coming months, and the partnerships they are establishing with talented and committed individuals and groups around the country will be crucial in the medium and long-term to meeting ongoing needs. They will continue to deploy a variety of medical volunteers in the coming weeks and months, and will turn to those of you who have generously offered your time and energy to help us continue to stand with Haiti.

If you have not already done so, please fill out the volunteer information request form you are entered into their volunteer database. You will be contacted if they are able to use your skills and experience to support their colleagues in Haiti. Please be patient as they might not be able to respond to every applicant.

International Medical Relief »

International Medical Relief brings medical services, medicines, supplies, training and education to global communities through medical mission trips. Clinic days are long and arduous, but immeasurably productive and rewarding, with hundreds of patients treated by the overseas medical team each day - often with dramatic, life-saving results.

They are still actively seeking volunteers. Applications can be obtained by contacting marylou@imrhq.org. Team members will be given a complete Briefing Packet with details about Haiti, disaster relief work and how to prepare for your trip. Clinic volunteers will be asked to reserve 8 days in total for their travel, and participate in 6 days of clinic on the ground. Longer stays will be available upon request.

Medical Ministry International »

Medical Ministry International works alongside national doctors and health care professionals from the countries they go to, joining the efforts of the local church where possible. This healing ministry strengthens village churches and offers opportunities for North American churches to strengthen their outreach programs.

Medical Ministry will soon be publishing a calendar with opportunities for serving the country of Haiti.

Hospitals of Hope »

Hospitals of Hope is a Christian medical missions organization based in Wichita, KS. They aim to improve the healthcare of the under-served, both locally and internationally, through the gathering and distribution of medical supplies and equipment, the establishment and support of low-income clinics and hospitals, and the sending of volunteers to serve abroad.

They will again be sending a team of volunteers to Haiti in the spring of 2010. Hospital of Hope will be working with Global Vision Citadelle Ministries, sending volunteers to work in orphanages and do health clinics.

When: Early July 2010
Where: Haiti
Trip Length: 10 days
Estimated cost: $ 1,200

For more information, email daniel@hospitalsofhope.org

Medical Missions Outreach »

We are preparing to take a surgical team to Haiti. We have been in contact with a hospital that was unaffected by the earthquake and sustained no damage. The hospital is fully functional, and is receiving patients currently. We will be replacing a team of Navy doctors on January 26. We are asking for individuals to volunteer that have training, current licenses, and a passport with OR experience.

We still need supplies to be donated, or financial aid to acquire the supplies. Checks can be made to MMO and sent to: 210 Davis Road, Ashland, OH 44805. Please include "Haitian Relief Effort" on the memo line.

To volunteer your services, please contact Bradley Edmondson at (419) 281-0641 or email at bedmondson@cbcashland.org

The Remote Area Medical® (RAM) Volunteer Corps »

The Remote Area Medical® (RAM) Volunteer Corps is a non-profit, volunteer, airborne relief corps dedicated to serving mankind by providing free health care, dental care, eye care, veterinary services, and technical and educational assistance to people in remote areas of the United States and the world.

DOCTORS, MIDLEVELS, and NURSES: REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER FOR HAITI HERE.

The data collected will be used only to coordinate health-care volunteers with possible future trips. This does not replace the standard RAM volunteer application. Data is not shared outside of RAM.

NOW RECRUITING: THERE IS A GREAT NEED FOR ANESTHESIOLOGISTS AND FOR ANESTHESIOLOGY SUPPLIES TO GO TO THE RAM TEAM IN JIMANI
ANESTHESIOLOGISTS SHOULD CONTACT:

THOMAS KOEHL
International Medical Alliance at:
865.223.9324
thomas@imaonline.org

God's Chosen Ones Ministry »

Consider joining them on a disaster relief mission trip, they especially need those individuals with backgrounds in the following fields: Medical, Construction, and Search and Rescue/Emergency Response. They welcome and physically fit able-bodied individual who is willing to work to join us as well. Please be advised this trip is not for the faint of heart, you will likely come face to face with death?

God’s Chosen Ones Ministry will be taking weekly trips to Haiti in 2010 in response to the earthquake. Trips will be Monday -Sunday; those who would like to stay for an extended period of time please contact us for more information: trips@gcomintl.org

Anticipated 2010 Trip Dates:

• February: 1-7, 8-14, 15-21, 22-28
• March: 1-7, 8-14, 15-21, 22-28, 29- April 4
• April: 5-11, 12-18, 19-25, 26-May 2
• May: 3-9, 10-16, 17-23, 24-30, 31-June 6
• June: 7-13, 14-20, 21-27 28-July 4
• July: 5-11, 12-18, 19-25, 26-August 1
• August: 2-8, 9-15, 16-22, 23-29 30-September 5
• September: 6-12, 13-19, 20-26, 27-October 3
• October: 4-10, 11-17, 18-24, 25-31
• November: 1-7, 8-14, 15-21, 22-28, 29- December 5
• December: 6-12, 13-19, 20-26, 27- January 2, 2011.

Rivers of the World »

Pastor Pedro Kery Johnson of the Dominican Republic is currently working on the relief efforts for Haitians. They have hospitals in the Dominican Republic cities of Jimani, Neyba and two more in Barahona that are full of Haitians needing people to take care of them. We also need help to distribute food and supplies.

If you can assist in these relief efforts, please contact Pastor Pedro Kery Johnson directly via his mobile phone at (829) 721-8797 or his home phone at (809) 524-2497.

International Medical Corps »

Medical workers are needed! This global nonprofit is dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and treatment. IMC is taking applications for volunteer doctors and nurses, with a particular need for nurses. Go to their website at www.imcworldwide.org and click on the “How You Can Help Tab”. You can also email helphaiti@imcworldwide.org.

Samaritan's Purse »

For over 35 years, Samaritan's Purse has been an effective means of reaching hurting people in countries around the world with food, medicine, and other assistance.

If you are a licensed medical professional and want to help with the Haiti response immediately, they would like to hear from you. Please email Robin Jenkins at rjenkins@samaritan.org. or click on the link above. You must have at least 2 weeks of time to donate and have experience in disaster or impoverished areas.

When the initial emergency relief stage in Haiti is over, Samaritan’s Purse anticipates beginning a rebuilding phase . They will evaluate their need for volunteers at that time

Center for International Disaster Information (CIDI) »

Both medical and non-medical workers can register to volunteer their services with the Center for International Disaster Information (CIDI), based in Washington, D.C. Relief agencies browse through the listings to find volunteers who match their needs. Please visit the CIDI’s registration page or call 703-276-1914

This website also provides great information on volunteering efforts and donations

Physicians for Peace »

Physicians for Peace was founded in 1989, dedicated to the ideal that health care in the developing world can best be improved by providing training and education to health care professionals in those countries. When they send one volunteer medical professional overseas, that person might train 10 of their peers in-country, who will later heal thousands or tens of thousands of patients in the world’s most underserved populations.

Medical Teams International »

Since 1979, Medical Teams International has shipped more than $1.3 billion in antibiotics, surgical kits and lifesaving medicines to care for 45 million people in 100 countries around the world. More than 2,600 volunteers meet the needs of people worldwide each year. Donations can be made by calling (503) 624-1000 or by logging on to www.medicalteams.org.

World Hope International »

This faith-based relief and development organization based in Alexandria, VA will mobilize volunteers to assist their Haitian staff and communities in clean up and rebuilding once the work of its first responders ebbs. Please visit their website for more information.

Heart to Heart International »

Heart to Heart International core purpose is to create a healthier world, improving global health through humanitarian initiatives that connect people and resources to a world in need. Heart to Heart has actively promoted health in Haiti for more than a decade. Their staff is in Port-au-Prince, and have created a "humanitarian bridge" from the United States through the Dominican Republic into Haiti. Working alongside local partners, they are working to address major health concerns as minor injuries have not been treated (since few healthcare facilities are operational). In most of these cases, they’re in a race against time. They need scores of volunteers locally, nationally and internationally to assist in our relief efforts. Sign up today for their volunteer bank.

Hands On Disaster Response »

HODR has launched an assessment team to determine how and where they can be most effective in the recovery efforts. Search and rescue will be critical over the next weeks, and then the work of helping the country recover will begin. They will network with contacts from their 2008-2009 Haiti hurricane response (Project Gonaives) as well as other responding agencies, and meet with local officials, visit affected areas and evaluate the recovery needs in order to determine further involvement and the potential for volunteer projects.

If you are interested in volunteering, please read our Volunteer Info page. Please note that this is not a medical response project, but general volunteer needs for their mission.

Hospital Bon Samaritan Limbe Haiti »

Hôpital Bon Samaritain (HBS), a full service hospital with outreach programs, is situated in the river valley of Limbé, Haiti. Haiti occupies the western half of the tropical island of Hispaniola. Since 1953, Hôpital Bon Samaritain provides health care services for the greater population of the Limbé Valley located in the Département du Nord. HBS needs medical professionals such as general doctors, surgeons, anesthesiologists, PA's, physical therapists, nurses, midwives, lab technicians, and pharmacists on a regular basis. HBS asks that you provide your time and air travel to Haiti. HBS in return provides room and board and necessary local transportation for the length of your stay there. Please connect with HBS by clicking on www.hbslibe.org and fill out their volunteer application.

AmeriCares »

AmeriCares has been providing humanitarian aid to Haiti since 1984, partnering with local health care organizations throughout the country. Over the years, they have delivered more than $145 million worth of medical aid and humanitarian relief to Haiti. AmeriCares helps partners serve more patients and avoid running out of basic medicines and medical supplies with regular shipments throughout the year.

At this time, they are not sending volunteers to Haiti, but encourage your donations and application for future opportunity.

Haiti Medical Mission »

Every year, a team of doctors, nurses, anesthetists and other healthcare professionals travel to the mountain village of Pignon, Haiti. The team works out of the 'Comite de Beinfaisance de Pignon', a hospital started by a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, Dr. Guy Theodore, who himself is a native of Haiti. Please visit this website to see if it is a fit for you.

Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) »

Many people have contacted MSF to inquire about volunteering to join MSF's response to the earthquake in Haiti. They sincerely appreciate this desire to help assist the people who have been affected by the catastrophe. While they appreciate this generous response to the emergency, please understand that they cannot immediately send new volunteers to Haiti.

MSF's ability to respond swiftly to emergencies like this one is rooted in their existing pool of MSF aid workers who have agreed to be available to work with them on short notice. These staff are selected to join their pool through an extensive application and screening process.

They are always seeking applications from qualified professionals to join their pool of dedicated staff working in more than 60 countries. If you are a US citizen or US resident, and are interested in working with MSF - either in Haiti or other countries - they encourage you to visit the Work in the Field section of their website to learn more about their recruitment criteria and process, then follow the instructions to apply.

Hearts for the Hungry »

Hearts for the Hungry is a non-profit organization providing food for hungry children in schools throughout Haiti. While their goal is to provide hope for the future of those they serve all year round, that mission has translated into also helping in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake. Hearts for the Hungry is providing food for patients and their families at Cap Haitian Hospital. They have a kitchen set up in a school next to the hospital and a team of ladies are cooking and delivering the food. These patients are earthquake victims from Port au Prince. Victims are flooding into this northern city by the thousands.

Children of the Nations »

Children of the Nations (COTN) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising children who transform nations. The organization currently serves in Sierra Leone, Malawi, Uganda and the Dominican Republic providing holistic care to orphaned and destitute children. For more information visit www.cotni.org.

As of February 1st, COTN is currently not scheduling additional Haiti Emergency Teams. Due to the nature of the situation, this may change. As such, if you are a physical therapist, wound care nurse or family doctor and would like to be notified of future in-country needs, please send your name, phone, email, specialty, and available dates (beginning in March) to our Venture Department at venture@cotni.org. A Venture Representative will contact you as the need arises.

Project Hope »

Founded in 1958, Project HOPE (Health Opportunities for People Everywhere) is dedicated to providing lasting solutions to health problems with the mission of helping people to help themselves. If you are interested in volunteering, please visit them at www.projecthope.org and click on Recruiting Medical Volunteers to Work in Haiti.

Operation Giving Back »

Developed by the American College of Surgeons, the OGB has developed a combined volunteer database to encompass all available members of the surgical team. Please click on link above for volunteer registration information.

International Medical Corps »

International Medical Corps relieves the suffering of those affected by war, natural disaster and disease, by delivering vital health care services that focus on training. This approach of helping people help themselves is critical to returning devasted communities to self-reliance. Their volunteer focus during this devastating time is the provision of life-saving emergency health services, primary health care, public health, and emergency nutrition. They are looking for highly trained medical staff to add to their emergency response roster, which requires that volunteers be willing to deploy rapidly—usually within 72 hours—and for a duration of 2–8 weeks. (Preference is given to those able to deploy for longer durations.) In most instances, volunteers will be required to pay for their own flights, but will receive a food allowance for each day spent in the field, shared housing, and emergency medical evacuation insurance. Apply to be an Emergency Response Doctor or Emergency Response Nurse.

Gaskov Clerge Foundation »

The Gaskov Clerge Foundation was founded in 1999 in order to perpetuate his legacy. It is a nonprofit and philanthropic organization that promotes health, sports, education and sciences in both the United States and Haiti. They are committed to empowering individuals in pursuing education, preventative healthcare and fostering mental and physical development. They have immediate needs where your simple donation of basic first aid items will greatly aid their team on the ground in Haiti. Click on this link for a comprehensive list MEDICINE & MEDICAL SUPPLIES LIST.

They also will be scheduling trips as the rebuilding phase begins. Please visit their site for more information on future trips. MEDICAL VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION FORM.

Hope International Medical Mission »

Hope International Medical Missions, is a Valley organization that has been sending medical missions to Haiti for six years. The mission that was scheduled for this coming summer was moved up because of immediate needs in Haiti. Please visit their website for more information.

University of Miami-Miller School of Medicine »

They will have upcoming trips. The best way to volunteer is by going to the web site and input your information. The logistical deployment people will be in contact with you when needed. Because this will be an on-going process for some time to come, it may take a while before you are called upon. The need changes daily, so they are not able to say at the moment what specialty is needed. Please do not be discouraged and definitely sign up. There are many ways you can help. In the meantime, please be patient as they go through the process of calling the volunteers. Once again, THANK YOU for your help!

For a first hand account...

For an inside look and from a personal perspective of a CRNA who recently returned from the Dominican Republic / Haitian border at Jiman, please visit his link. Go to: http://haitianmedicalrelieftrip.blogspot.com