Hesperian Foundation - 2010 Haiti Earthquake Response
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About this facility
- Mission
- Hesperian is a non-profit publisher of books and newsletters for community-based health care. Our first book, Where There Is No Doctor, is considered to be one of the most accessible and widely used community health books in the world. Simply written and heavily illustrated, Hesperian books are designed so that people with little formal education can understand, apply and share health information. Developed collaboratively with health workers and community members from around the world, our books and newsletters address the underlying social, political, and economic causes of poor health and suggest ways groups can organize to improve health conditions in their communities. In addition, Hesperian relies on a multi-faceted distribution strategy to ensure our materials reach those who need them most.
- Areas served
- Haiti
- Service
- Temporary
Notes
Many thousands in Haiti are suffering the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck on January the 12th. We are deeply concerned about the victims of this disaster and we urge you to distribute the following health materials in Haitian Creole.
The Creole edition of Where There is No Doctor is now available as a PDF and also as a printed book through our partners: The World Resource Distributers (tel: 417-862-4448). Haitian Creole editions of the Sanitation and Cleanliness booklet produced by our partners SOIL, and Where Women Have No Doctor are also available on our free downloads page, along with other resources in English and Spanish.
Our deepest sympathies go out to those affected by this disaster. If you are thinking of donating, Hesperian recommends these organizations which have redoubled their work in Haiti to address this most recent catastrophe: Haiti Action Network's Haiti Emergency Relief Fund and Partners in Health.