Foundation for Advancement of Haitian Midwives Inc

Midwives save lives. Period.

In Haiti, a mother has a 1 in 80 chance of dying due to pregnancy related causes or childbirth. During or after birth, 51 in 1,000 babies die. This is preventable with more educated midwives. Did you know  ⅔ of all maternal & newborn deaths could be averted by midwives? Almost all global maternal deaths could be prevented by ensuring that all women have access to quality, respectful and equitable maternity care. Midwives are capable of delivering 87% of all essential sexual, reproductive, maternal and newborn health services. 

Healthcare is a basic human right.

Thank you for helping keep birth safe for mothers and babies in Haiti. Your tax-deductible donation will support educational initiatives to educate and equip hundreds of Haitian midwives to provide high-quality, equitable healthcare throughout Haiti. 

With gratitude,

The FAHM Team

“Standing with Haitian Midwives for a stronger Haiti (Kore Saj Fanm Ayisyen pou Ayiti pi djanm)”.

OUR MISSION

Foundation for Advancement of Haitian Midwives, Inc (FAHM) is a 501(c)(3) and educational non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and aiding Haitian midwives, midwifery associations, education programs and midwifery students living in Haiti, where there are high rates of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality.

 In furtherance of these purposes, FAHM shall assist Haitian midwives in promoting the midwifery profession and model of care in Haiti so that midwives can be positioned as public health leaders in their community.

OUR VISION

FAHM envisions a future in which midwifery is a viable profession, midwifery education programs are sustainable and every community throughout Haiti has access to the midwifery model of care which has been proven to decrease maternal and infant morbidity and mortality.

OUR GOALS

providing financial, organizational, educational and developmental support to midwifery associations, education programs and midwifery students in Haiti

raising funds to support and strengthen midwifery associations and education in Haiti

disseminating information and providing technical assistance to midwifery associations, education programs and midwifery students in Haiti

promoting the profession of midwifery through consumer education/awareness, outreach, strengthening Haitian professional midwifery associations in Haiti's 10 departments 

conducting any and all lawful activities which may be useful in accomplishing the foregoing purposes

identify and establish partnerships with individuals and organizations aligned with our values/guiding principles

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES & BELIEFS

Midwives play a critical role in public health.

We believe in the autonomy of the Haitian people and that the outcomes that are best for Haitians should be determined by Haitians.

Our work is guided by the goals of the Haitian midwifery community and the needs of the population.

We believe in the inherent dignity of all. We respect the integrity, dignity and privacy of all of our partners. Our work is guided by principles of integrity, dignity, and privacy.

We believe in sustainable development and reject the model of charity.

OUR KEY IMPACT AREAS

Education, leadership, promotion of the profession of midwifery and community education and outreach in Haiti and the diaspora