Education Haiti Project #38871

Help Haitian Midwives STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN!

by Foundation for Advancement of Haitian Midwives, Inc (FAHM)

Project Report | Aug 28, 2021
Fall 2021 Gender-Based Violence Conference

By Martine Jean-Baptiste | FAHM Founder, Executive Director

FAHM has had to switch tracks when it comes to this year's programming plans and respond to the immediate crises as well as its residual effects: COVID pandemic and the August 14th earthquake. We have been able to continue our programs, adapting and adjusting as needed, while providing immediate and long term sustainable support. Sustainable support means that we help equip and empower Haitian Midwives to care for themselves and their communities. We have incorporated a virtual learning platform in order to reach Midwives all across Haiti with the latest, evidence-based research related to gender-based violence (GBV).

The need for sexual, reproductive and gender-based trauma informed care is always present. FAHM is committed to aiding in keeping Haitian Midwives and the families they serve safe and healthy. Since last year we have:

provided the Midwives and the families they care for much needed PPE
continued to provide continuing education to Midwives all across Haiti
continued our public education and awareness: general health education, sexual & reproductive health, COVID
continued midwifery and public education & awareness about gender-based violence

It’s time for our Fall GBV webinar series.

This Fall we will be hosting a 2-part GBV educational webinar series for Haitian Midwives and midwifery students working and living across Haiti. We will utilize a virtual platform which means that, through your generous support, we can reach a larger audience of midwifery students and Midwives in all 10 of Haiti's geographical regions.

Join this exciting movement and support FAHM's initiatives which empower, aid and support Haitian Midwives as they provide evidence-based, culturally aware, holistic care to women and girls in Haiti.

Midwives, as first responders and members of their communities, keep birth and reproductive services safe, respectful and accessible no matter what.

Thanks for helping to make a difference. Midwifery care saves lives!

With gratitude,

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May 5, 2021
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE MIDWIFE!

By Martine Jean-Baptiste | FAHM Founder, Executive Director

Feb 5, 2021
Haitian Midwives: Ending the year 2020

By Martine Jean-Baptiste | FAHM Founder, Executive Director

The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated 2020 as "The Year of the Nurse and the Midwife." To say that 2020 was challenging is an understatement. Challenges ignite opportunities for growth and change. Together, in 2020, we navigated a pandemic, an economic downturn, rising political and social unrest and insecurity, food insecurity, and stood up to fight gender-based violence.

In my last report, back in October, I told you about our plans for the last quarter of 2020. Thanks to your support, here is how it went...

International Day of the Girl-- October 8

This year’s theme: “My voice, our equal future”

FAHM was overjoyed to partner with Grace Community Birth Center (GCBC) in Terrier Rouge, located in Haiti’s north east region, to amplify the voices of Haitian girls in honor of the International Day of the Girl. GCBC was founded and is directed by the dynamo Haitian Midwife, Ninotte Lubin. She facilitated an empowering health education workshop for 110 girls, ages 12-18, coming from eight neighboring rural areas. She encouraged and inspired the girls to envision a bright future where they have a voice and that voice is heard and respected. Together they developed attainable and concrete tools to empower them to be the author of their personal narrative to physically, mentally, sexually, socially and financially live a healthy and prosperous life.

Lunch and Learn Live Webinar Series

Nov 11, 18, 24, Dec 2

Nov 25th is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is a global human rights violation. According to the 2017 Demographic Health Surveys (DHS), approximately 23.5% of women in Haiti reported sexual and physical violence committed by a partner. Thirteen percent (13%) report an act of violence within the past 12 months. Many experts feel that the statistics about gender-based violence in Haiti are even greater than the numbers reported by DHS.

FAHM and Haitian Midwives continue to strive to END GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE in Haiti. FAHM launched its first ever, weekly four-part Lunch and Learn Live Series (Zoom, Facebook, Boston Caribbean Network). We discussed and highlighted the issue in Haiti’s cultural context. The webinars were presented by a panel of Haitian experts spanning a variety of professions, from medical doctors, activists, psychologists and more. Who better to tell their narrative than Haitian women and men who have dedicated their careers to end GBV in Haiti. We reached an audience across the USA, Haiti and Canada.

November & December

Social Media Campaign

During the month of November and early December, FAHM ran a social media campaign on Facebook and Instagram highlighting its Haitian partner agencies that presented during the live webinar series. It not only highlighted the work that they do, but included free hotline phone numbers to receive help for GBV survivors and those seeking mental health counseling and services.

Annual Holiday Festivities for the Children’s Group at Grace Community Birth Center

Terrier Rouge, Haiti- December 28, 29

The year ended with celebration and hope for a bright future. In partnership with Grace Community Birth Center, FAHM hosted a two-day, fun filled, creative and educational event for girls and boys ages 6-12 and some teenagers ages 13-20 in Terrier Rouge. The themes were: Understanding and breaking gender-based stereotypes, and gender roles and cooperative living (Community building: Life can be better if you work together).

Dec 28 Beach Day

29 children from Foreste and Grand Basin
Swimming, soccer and rope jumping used as tools to learn team sports (benefit of working together/playing fair), break down gender role stereotypes, and benefits of exercise.

Dec 29 Holiday Party

60 children from Patricot, Foreste, Grand Basin and Terrier Rouge
Three plays written and performed by the kids exploring body autonomy, self respect, gender-based violence, sexual and physical abuse, and gender-based stereotypes/roles
Poetry recital and dance performances

Children are the future!

We hope that you will continue to join us in celebrating, highlighting, supporting and spreading the word about the important work that Midwives are doing to end gender-based violence in Haiti.

We appreciate you.

Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and healthy new year.

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