As we celebrate 30 years of service at Real Hope for Haiti (RHFH), our hearts are full of gratitude for the countless lives we’ve been privileged to touch. The journey hasn’t always been easy, especially in the early years when we struggled to find effective solutions for malnutrition. In 2009,
Tchaka is a common Haitian dish, especially popular in provincial towns, where its ingredients and rich flavors make it a staple. It’s more than just a meal—it’s a taste of Haitian tradition and culture. This one-pot dish combines corn, beans, pumpkin, and meat, creating a nutritious meal. Corn provides strength,
Brinelson was referred to us from a mountain village for severe anemia and edema. He arrived at our clinic on his first birthday. Unable to hold his head up, he was lethargic and weak. He was extremely malnourished with edema in his feet and lower legs. Some lab results continued
A letter written to supports, family and friends on June 22, 1994 In a few days the airport is to be shut down and there are hundreds of rumors. We were living day by day, but now it seems we are living hour by hour. I know many wonder if
Since 1995, when Gretchen Zachary first set up a one-room clinic in Titanyen, Real Hope for Haiti’s mission has been to provide essential medical care to underserved communities. In those early days, Gretchen focused on prenatal consultations and distributing vitamins to expectant mothers. Later, she began to see children under
