# FONHARE

> FOUNDATION FOR HAITIAN REHABILITATION


## Posts

- [FONHARE Celebrates 14 Years of Impact](https://fonhare.org/fonhare-celebrates-14-years-of-impact/): https://fonhare.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WhatsApp-Video-2025-11-26-at-9.04.17-PM-1.mp4#t=,7 Ouanaminthe, Haiti – October 30, 2025 marks a powerful milestone: the 14th anniversary of the Fondation Haïtienne de Rehabilitation (FONHARE). Since its founding, FONHARE has stood as a beacon of hope, inclusion, and transformation for individuals living with disabilities in Haiti.For 14 years, FONHARE has provided children, women, and men not only with rehabilitation services and adaptive technologies, but with dignity, confidence, and the opportunity to fully participate in society. Through every challenge — political instability, natural disasters, and economic hardship — the foundation has remained resilient, driven by faith, compassion, and unwavering commitment.FONHARE’s mission is clear: to rehabilitate, to […]
- [World Health Day Commemoration](https://fonhare.org/world-health-day-commemoration/): On April 7, 2025, the Haitian Rehabilitation Foundation #fonhare, a humanitarian organization dedicated to promoting an inclusive and resilient society and providing health and rehabilitation care, in partnership with Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion, is holding a day of major awareness and promotion of maternal and neonatal mental health, around the theme chosen by the World Health Organization (WHO): “Good health at birth for a future full of hope.” More than 200 people participated in this campaign. These awareness and training sessions enabled more than 200 people to: • Identify signs of psychological distress during pregnancy and postpartum. • Learn about […]
- [INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES](https://fonhare.org/international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities/): COMMEMORATING THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Each year FONHARE takes care to carry out an activity on December 3 to commemorate this date and promote the rights of people with disabilities. This December 3, 2023 on the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Haitian Rehabilitation Foundation #FONHARE commemorated this date under the theme “Let’s act to build an inclusive society where everyone can have access to health care and rehabilitation and demonstrate their capabilities”. We held a peaceful march and a football match on the Manquette playground between the Amputee Football Club Association of […]
- [GLOBAL FORUM ON HUMANITARIAN POLICIES](https://fonhare.org/global-forum-on-humanitarian-policies/): GLOBAL FORUM ON HUMANITARIAN POLICIES AT THE UNITED NATIONS FONHARE was invited and participated at the United Nations (UN-OCHA) OCHA’s seventh annual Global Humanitarian Policy Forum (GHPF) took place on 12 December 2018 in New York under the theme of “Solutions for Humanity: Creating opportunities for those furthest behind.” This year’s forum was focus on global trends and challenges and provides an opportunity to collectively discuss how to provide concrete solutions to some of them, where #FONHARE participated actively to the solutions at the UN Headquarters, New York. https://www.unocha.org/events/global-humanitarian-policy-forum-2018
- [PRESENTED AS A MODEL TOWARDS LOCALIZED AND INCLUSIVE](https://fonhare.org/presented-as-a-model-towards-localized-and-inclusive/): PRESENTED AS A MODEL TOWARDS LOCALIZED AND INCLUSIVE HUMANITARIAN ACTION IN THE WORLD. In November 2018, in a survey conducted by the international organization NEAR, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, FONHARE was chosen as a “MODEL FOR LOCALIZED AND INCLUSIVE HUMANITARIAN ACTIONS” around the world.
- [THE UNITED NATIONS (UN-OCHA) & FONHARE](https://fonhare.org/the-united-nations-un-ocha-fonhare/): Due to FONHARE’s commitment through its participatory and inclusive humanitarian approach called: “from the community, to the community and for the community” which allows it to act without leaving anyone behind. In July 2018, Mr. Mark Lowcock Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator and Head of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) the United Nations (UN-OCHA) introduced FONHARE as a “MODEL OF INCLUSION” at the World Disability Summit in London.
- [ACCESSIBILITY PRIZE](https://fonhare.org/accessibility-prize/): As it is said “the worker who works deserves a reward” Since 2014, FONHARE has worked tirelessly to influence populations towards the creation of inclusive and accessible communities through awareness campaigns on universal accessibility, training sessions for construction workers and the accessibility of infrastructure that serves the public such as (hospital, clinic, school, church and Public Square). As it is said “the worker who works deserves a reward”, in December 2017, the work of FONHARE was rewarded by the Office of the Secretary of State for the Integration of People with Disabilities (BSEIPH) and the Christian Blind Mission (CBM) by […]
- [INAUGURATION OF NEW BUILDING](https://fonhare.org/inauguration-of-new-building/): Friday December 10, 2021, on the occasion of the celebration of International Human Rights Day and its 10th anniversary, the Haitian Rehabilitation Foundation, FONHARE, inaugurated its new headquarters in Ouanaminthe, located in the Northeast department. This majestic installation has a construction area of 450 m² including a waiting room, a mechanotherapy and neurology room, a physiotherapy modalities room for patients suffering from musculoskeletal pain, spinal pathologies, orthopedic fractures and others, a pediatrics room, an occupational therapy room with adapted kitchen, a speech therapy room, a visual disorders screening room, as well as assessment areas, training areas and toilets, meeting universal […]

## Pages

- [SUCCESS STORY](https://fonhare.org/success-story/): I’m Almeus Silouse, and this is my story I’m a stroke survivor I’m from Port-Margot, a four-hour drive to FONHARE in Ouanaminthe. I’m 50 years old. If I’m still alive, I must thank God and FONHARE for the help and care I received after suffering from a stroke in February 2024. Following this stroke, I couldn’t speak; I had facial paralysis, which I’m ashamed to show you. I lost my memory and mobility; I was completely paralyzed on my left side. I was in a wheelchair; I couldn’t stand. Sometimes, I couldn’t call my children, and so I relieved myself. […]
- [Donate Confirm](https://fonhare.org/donate-confirm/): Thank you very much for your support! We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generosity, compassion and kindness towards the most vulnerable children, youth and adults with disabilities in Haiti. With each donation, a child, youth and adult with disabilities takes a step. FOUNDATION FOR HAITIAN REHABILITATION (FONHARE).
- [YOUR SUPPORT](https://fonhare.org/your-support/): Generosity is a divine mandate! Because of your support, FONHARE can continue to serve and improve the quality of life of thousands of vulnerable people each year in Haiti through its various humanitarian programs. It is thanks to your support that people who were once disabled now regain their mobility, become functional and return to productive activities. You can support FONHARE’s humanitarian actions in different ways such as: 1. Monetary Support By making a Cash Donation Online via Paypal it is easy, secure and fast. Make a Check payable to FONHARE and mail it to our physical address in the […]
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- [ACTIVITIES & FINANCIAL REPORT](https://fonhare.org/activities-financial-report/): IMPACT AND GRATITUDE REPORT 13 years improving lives and inclusion RAPPORT D’IMPACT ET DE GRATITUDE 13 ans d’amélioration des vies et de l’inclusion
- [OUR PARTNERS](https://fonhare.org/our-partners/): Know More Our Partners Men Anpil Chay Pa Lou. Haitian Proverb Translation: Many hands make the load lighter Or Together we can make impossible tasks achievable. FONHARE believes in partnership, in long-life and powerful partnership Handicap International / Humanity & Inclusion (HI) Since 2018, the Haitian Rehabilitation Foundation (FONHARE) has worked in partnership with the HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION, commonly known as Humanity & Inclusion (HI), which is an independent international solidarity association, which intervenes in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflicts and disasters. HI also works alongside disabled people and vulnerable people, to meet their essential needs, to improve their […]
- [BOARD MEMBERS](https://fonhare.org/board-members/): BOARD MEMBERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Since 2011 as a nonprofit organization, FONHARE was created with a strong organizational structure. This structure is built through the board of directors with individuals with different background who volunteer their professional skills, expertise and time completely free of charges. The board of directors is the governing body of FONHARE. Individuals who sit on the board are responsible for overseeing the FONHARE’s activities. Board members meet periodically to discuss and vote on the affairs of the organization. At a minimum, an annual ordinary general assembly occurs with all board members present. Additional meetings are likely […]
- [ABOUT US](https://fonhare.org/about-us/): Know More About Us Let's act to leave no one behind This is the slogan that directs, nourishes and drives FONHARE’s actions in the communities. Our main objective is to make multidisciplinary, specialized and quality rehabilitation services available and accessible to disabled people and vulnerable people suffering from functional limitations linked to pain or trauma, in particular women and girls throughout the national territory. But we also focus our efforts towards a more just, inclusive and resilient society with the participation of everyone. This is why, in addition to the rehabilitation services, FONHARE has developed programs for: Inclusive Humanitarian Response; […]
- [VOLUNTEERING](https://fonhare.org/volunteering/): Donate by Mail​ Dustin Mitchell / HONHARE 744 Alysheba Rd Shakopee, MN 55379 Download Donation Form The volunteer program invites qualified professionals, those recently graduated or in the first year of practice, students in their final or intermediate phase, to live an experience that allows them to contribute their profession to children, adolescents and adults living with disabilities in Haiti. In addition, this approach will allow them to promote their personal and professional development. What does FONHARE do? FONHARE provides holistic care and support services to vulnerable people, disabled people or people with functional limitations through rehabilitation programs, disability prevention […]
- [INTERNSHIP](https://fonhare.org/intership/): The Haitian Rehabilitation Foundation (FONHARE) is a non-profit humanitarian organization working in the field of rehabilitation and inclusion alongside the most vulnerable people in Haiti. Its mission is to provide holistic and integrated care to vulnerable groups (disabled people, women, children and the elderly), regardless of their economic capacity. And move forward with them towards inclusion to be productive, for themselves, for their families and for society. The service is based on ethics, quality, innovation, a suitable environment and up-to-date staff dedicated to the service. What does FONHARE do?  FONHARE provides holistic care and support services to vulnerable people, disabled […]
- [DONATE](https://fonhare.org/donate/): Through your help, you contribute to the most vulnerable people in Haiti to have a better quality of life, to be more autonomous and functional by making a contribution to FONHARE to support Rehabilitation, Disability Prevention and Maternal-Child Health services or other related programs that support an inclusive and resilient society. FONHARE is a U.S. and Haitian, tax-exempt, non-profit, 501(c)(3) U.S. Organization. All financial donations are recognized by a receipt which will allow you to reduce your donation in annual taxes. Donate Online Your donation will help a disabled Haitian child or adult. Make a contribution now via PayPal or […]
- [Disability Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction](https://fonhare.org/disability-inclusive-disaster-risk-reduction/): Disability Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (DIDRR) Pre / During / After disaster Haiti is one of the countries where we can easily find all the factors that attest to a high and increasing level of risk to natural disasters, if we consider the risk according to threats (hazards) and vulnerabilities in the absence of local capacities. Given our vulnerability to natural disasters, risk and disaster management is becoming a priority in Haiti. However, the latter has never been the subject of a national policy despite the economic, social, environmental and political conditions of the country. However, we are witnessing a […]
- [Inclusive Humanitarian Response](https://fonhare.org/inclusive-humanitarian-response/): Inclusive Humanitarian Response More than 130 million people around the world are currently in need of humanitarian assistance. At least 15 percent of them are people with disabilities. In 2017, conflicts and natural disasters led to the forced displacement of more than 30 million people, a third of whom were people with disabilities, according to the United Nations report. The big challenge is to ensure that humanitarian action meets everyone’s needs and priorities. In general, people with disabilities are left behind in humanitarian interventions because approaches are not inclusive. Disability figures in the world Do you hardly come across people […]
- [Inclusion and Universal Accessibility](https://fonhare.org/inclusion-and-universal-accessibility/): Inclusion, Universal Accessibility and Economic Empowerment One step after another! FONHARE saw, however, that disability itself was only part of the problem, with attitudes towards disability being dominated by ignorance and suspicion, with disabled people seen as having little value, in as a burden, often left at home or abandoned, without contact with the outside world. This led to the second element of FONHARE’s mission, that of Inclusion: ensuring that people with disabilities are full citizens, claiming the rights to which all are entitled. To strengthen inclusion, FONHARE promotes Universal Accessibility to combat exclusion, discrimination and inequalities of opportunity for […]
- [Child Protection and GBV](https://fonhare.org/child-protection-and-gbv/): Child Protection and GBV Every human being is vulnerable but this vulnerability does not necessarily lead to a state of dependence. For young children, this dependence is inevitable and unfolds in five domains: physical, cognitive, emotional, social and legal. Effective protection of children is vital for their well-being because, due to their high vulnerability, they are more exposed to various problems of abuse, exploitation, discrimination and violence.   Haiti is one of the countries where we can easily find all the factors that attest to a high and increasing level of vulnerabilities of children, if we consider the level of […]
- [Rehabilitation, Disability Prevention and Maternal-Child Health](https://fonhare.org/rehabilitation-disability-prevention-and-maternal-child-health/): Rehabilitation, Handicap Prevention and Maternal-Child Health IMPLEMENTED PROJECTS AND THEIR IMPACTS Rehabilitation services are implemented by a multidisciplinary team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, orthoprosthetists and nurses in a clinical setting, assisted by associated medical clinics and hospitals if necessary for referrals. The team provides more thousands treatment sessions and consultations per year at the clinic and FONHARE also organizes home visits to treat patients who cannot leave their homes to come to the clinic. We will receive children with cerebral palsy, neurodevelopmental and behavioral disorders such as (Down syndrome, ADHD, autism, etc.), brachial plexus paralysis, malformations of […]
- [MISSION, VISION & VALUES](https://fonhare.org/mission-vision-values/): Mission, Vision & Values Turn interest into action Our Mission Provide holistic and integrated support and care to vulnerable groups (disabled people, women, children and the elderly), regardless of their economic capacity. And move forward with them towards inclusion to be productive, for themselves, for their families and for society. The service is based on ethics, quality, innovation, a suitable environment and up-to-date staff dedicated to the service. Our Vision Our long-term vision for Haiti is crystal clear. For FONHARE this means: Provide a better quality of life for disabled children Resilient and healthy families An inclusive and resilient society. […]
- [NEWS](https://fonhare.org/news/): World Health Day Commemoration On April 7, 2025, the Haitian Rehabilitation Foundation #fonhare, a… Read More fonadminJuly 11, 2025 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES COMMEMORATING THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Each year… Read More fonadminFebruary 26, 2024 GLOBAL FORUM ON HUMANITARIAN POLICIES GLOBAL FORUM ON HUMANITARIAN POLICIES AT THE UNITED NATIONS FONHARE… Read More fonadminFebruary 26, 2024 PRESENTED AS A MODEL TOWARDS LOCALIZED AND INCLUSIVE PRESENTED AS A MODEL TOWARDS LOCALIZED AND INCLUSIVE HUMANITARIAN ACTION… Read More fonadminFebruary 26, 2024 THE UNITED NATIONS (UN-OCHA) & FONHARE Due to FONHARE’s commitment through its participatory and inclusive humanitarian… Read […]
- [WAYS TO HELP?](https://fonhare.org/ways-to-help/): DONATE NOW Changing the world is the business of all of us, do your part now with a gesture of generosity towards those who are most vulnerable! Each year, thanks to your contribution, we have reached Beneficiaries per year through our various humanitarian projects. 10000 + Treatment sessions provided to patients per year in the clinic. 1000 K Patients per year, regain their mobility and return to activities. 10 + Municipalities benefit from our humanitarian interventions. 0 The volunteer program The volunteer program invites qualified professionals, those recently graduated or in the first year of practice, students in their final […]
- [CONTACT US](https://fonhare.org/contact-us/): Contact Us. PROVERBS “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together” FONHARE chooses to go far, but with you! ADDRESS HAITI: (509) 3228-1776 Ruelle Mariana Adrien, Route Nationale #6, Du Haut, Ouanaminthe, Nord-EST, Haiti. USA: +1 (402) 202-0887  Dustin Mitchell/ FONHARE, 744 Alysheba, Shakopee, Minnesota 55379 Website: www.fonhare.org e-Mail: fonhare.org@gmail.com fonhare.org@gmail.com Your donation today helps FONHARE help the Haitians of tomorrow. Twitter : @FONHARE Facebook : Facebook.com/FONHARE/ Instagram : #fonhare
- [PROGRAMS](https://fonhare.org/programs/): Our Services Programs FONHARE runs 5 interconnected programs to enable the development of children, young people and adults through their development of functional capacity and their inclusion. Services FONHARE educates communities on balanced diet, regular exercise, road safety procedures such as the use of helmets and speed control. Rehabilitation, Handicap Prevention and Maternal-Child Health Rehabilitation services are implemented by a multidisciplinary team of physiotherapists. Child and disabled: a double vulnerability Every human being is vulnerable, but this vulnerability does not necessarily lead to a state of dependence. Inclusive Humanitarian Response More than 130 million people around the world are currently […]
- [OUR HISTORY](https://fonhare.org/our-history/): Know More The Founder’s Story FONHARE was created to make a difference, to bring hope where despair is in full swing. OUR HISTORY This life-changing organization was born from Dr. Ivens LOUIUS, a Haitian physical and occupational therapist, and his wife Lic. Leslie Solage LOUIUS, also a Haitian physiotherapist. In 2009, Dr. Ivens began traveling to northern Haiti to see patients for free twice a month, while he held meetings to educate people about the importance of rehabilitation services. At the time, people living with disabilities were rejected in society in Haiti. They had no value or purpose in a […]
- [HOME](https://fonhare.org/): Our Programs your support FONHARE For their Families and for Society. The service is based on ethics, quality, innovation, a suitable environment and up-to-date staff dedicated to the service. FONHARE serves thousands of people preventing disabilities, improving functional mobility and autonomy, empowering disabled people and women, protecting children and women, building accessibility and advocating for an inclusive and accessible world. Contact Us FONHARE believes in the power of partnership, long live partnership! Resilient and healthy families Our Programs and Aid Take advantage of everything we can offer you in our programs and support us to continue helping. Rehabilitation, Disability Prevention […]


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