The Seed Stories

Dr. Berly’s Trip to Texas, USA Everything began on July 11, 2024, when I received a message from For You Haiti letting me know that our partner organization, Haiti Cardiac Alliance, would be sending me to Dallas. I was excited and eagerly looked forward to this new adventure. The mission was to escort a group of patients to Dallas for heart surgery. Before our departure, we held a meeting with t…

Mrs. Foufoune Timo: A Devoted Teacher Making a Difference This story is shared by our wonderful pediatrician, Dr. Berly. Mrs. Foufoune Timo is an inspiring and dedicated teacher in our special needs class. For her, teaching young children is the most rewarding job on earth, and we are truly fortunate to have her as part of our team. Born and raised in Fond Poussière, a village about three miles f…

A Spring in His Step: Dave Lourent’s Journey   Dave Lourent was born on September 3, 2020, in Pointe-à-Raquette, La Gonave, in an area called Lotore. He’s now four years old and lives with his father, Davidson, and his mother, Naomi. Dave’s mother gave birth to him at home, assisted by a local woman who helps deliver babies.   At age three, Dave started kindergarten and is now preparing…

  Chania Abigaelle Chloe: A Story of Hope and Healing Chania Abigaelle Chloe was born on February 27, 2024, in Boukalama, a small village far from Anse-a-Galèt on La Gonave Island. At birth, Abigaelle appeared healthy, and her mother believed everything was normal. However, after a few months, she noticed that Abigaelle’s head was growing larger. Concerned, she took her to the local hospita…

STORIES FROM THE FIELD FROM JULY 2024 Stories Written By Miss Ganette Francois – For You Haiti’s Head Nurse These stories reflect the heart and dedication of our team and supporters, making a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve. Thank you for being part of this journey with us.   Chetzer’s Story: Born on May 10, 2010, Chetzer experienced a seizure 15 days after birth. His pa…

STORIES FROM THE FIELD FROM JUNE: Stories from Jony Pierre- For You Haiti’s Patient Coordinator!    Love and learning go hand in hand!    Biane Merensaint Chouznaïca was born in La Gonave on July 20, 2009, with Down syndrome. She began attending school at Saint Bernadette when she was 3 years old, starting from kindergarten up to first grade. However, she faced challenges and repeated…

  Daphnie Alty- A classroom that provides hope. “Sometimes in life when you can’t change something you have to accept and let it go because everything happen for a reason.” These words are from Marie Thierry Nelchoix telling us the story of Dapnie Alty, her first baby. Daphnie is a 14-year-old girl with disabilities. She was born healthy, but while she was growing up her mother found out…

April 2024 | Hope continues!   STORIES FROM THE FIELD: Stories from Jony Pierre- For You Haiti’s Patient Coordinator Danaica: From cleft lip repair to talking!    Danaïca was born with one of the severest Cleft lip and Palate we have seen. She was the youngest in a family of 6 siblings. Her dedicated father brought her to FYH asking for help for his daughter. She required numerous painful…

March 2024 – STORIES FROM THE FIELD:  Stories from Doctor Junior Etienne- For You Haiti’s Managing Director   Sarah Charles Born with Cerebral Palsy and microcephaly at La Gonave, a place where medical care is not accessible to everyone, life hasn’t been easy for Sarah Charles. Since she was born, all her medical charges have been covered by For You Haiti, and our team has monitored her motor dev…

STORIES FROM THE FIELD: Stories from Jony Pierre – For You Haiti’s Medical Coordinator      AN OUTSTANDING HUMAN!  Chery Marie Goergie was born in Petit-Palmiste La Gonave. She began primary school at Petit-Palmiste and moved to Anse-a-Galets for High school. After graduating in High school, Chery studied Hotel Management, Cosmetology and Informatics. Our office is right by the school where…

STORIES FROM THE FIELD: Stories from our beloved Doctor Berly:   PO HAS SAFELY ARRIVED IN BARCELONA! Po has successfully arrived! After meticulous planning and extensive logistics work spanning three months, this remarkable young boy is now on solid ground in Barcelona, Spain. He is under the dedicated care of our partner organization, Chain of Hope, and the medical team at Hospital Sant…

In 2022, Elien Jay Bermenslee visited our medical clinic on La Gonave due to his bowed legs. After consulting with an orthopedic surgeon, it was recommended that he wait for another year before considering surgery. This year, Elien moved to Carrefour on the mainland to live with his grandparents, posing communication challenges for the FYH team. Fortunately, his father, who resides on La Gonave…