ASSOCIATION HAITIENNE DE DEVELOPPEMENT HUMAIN, INC., is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization founded in November 1986 by a group of Haitians in New Orleans, Louisiana, who pooled their professional, intellectual, economic and cultural resources in order to: Promote the welfare of Haitians by contributing to and / or instituting humanitarian programs (health, education, culture, development, etc) in Haiti and in Louisiana Share the Haitian cultural heritage with Louisiana by participating in local cultural traditions and / or by creating our own cultural events such as art exhibits, theatre, documentary films, radio and television programs and celebrations of our historical dates |
For too long, deplorable statistics have stigmatized the first independent Black Republic without any substantial improvement. In the Western Hemisphere, Haiti still has
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We never fantasized about solving all the problems but we have set reasonable goals which have been expanded over the years as we met more and more success, enjoyed the support of more people from Haitian as well as American communities and more sister organizations and foundations moved by the same ideals of making the world a better place where all can share resources and cultural diversity |
| Since its founding, AHDH has enjoyed the help of more than 226 volunteers and that number increases each medical mission. |
We remain very excited about A.H.D.H’s current impact on the Haitian community in Louisiana and in Haiti, and our potential to make a significant improvement on those negative statistics. We welcome suggestions, new members and volunteers. You will enjoy cultural exchanges, educational activities and the opportunity to go on mission with AHDH while contributing to a great humanitarian cause. CONTACT US |
Executive Committee: President Yvelyne Germain McCarthy, PhD, Vice-President Jacqueline Simon Treasurer Charles Rene, M.D. Secretary Elsie Bouchette, Past Presidents: Ludner Confident, M.D. Farere Dyer, M.D. Charles Rene, M.D. |
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| ASSOCIATION HAITIENNE DE DEVELOPPEMENT HUMAIN, INC. “Haitian Association for Human Development, Inc” AHDH P.O. Box 2883, La Place, LA 70069 |
| Exec Comm 2011 |
| We know this reality can change if enough concerned individuals are involved. A.H.D.H. was founded precisely to provide that avenue. |
| Volunteers & CODEVA Members June 2006 |
| Past President:s |
On the health front, we organize health fairs in New Orleans, and channel our fellows in need through the US health care system.
In Haiti, since the late 80s, we joined forces with a very well structured Haitian
Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), CODEVA (Coude-a-Coude pour le
Dévelopement Valleen), and with its U.S. based sister organization, Fraternite Valleenne.
Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), CODEVA (Coude-a-Coude pour le
Dévelopement Valleen), and with its U.S. based sister organization, Fraternite Valleenne.
From June of 1977 to July of 1980
CODEVA engineers and the people of
LaVallee built St. Joseph Dispensary
Hospital, which is community owned
and operated.
CODEVA engineers and the people of
LaVallee built St. Joseph Dispensary
Hospital, which is community owned
and operated.
| One of the goals of AHDH and CODEVA is the modernization and expansion of St. Joseph's into a Medical Center to serve the more than 40,000 inhabitants of the county of LaVallee which it serves. Our medical mission in Haiti is today expanding by leaps and bounds. The importance of St. Joseph Hospital and its staff and volunteers to the people of LaVallee has increased tremendously since the earthquake in January 2010 and Cholera in the Fall. With the "repatriation" of Valleens from Port-Au-Prince seeking medical care in a more structured hospital environment, St. Joseph is on its way to Medical Center status, and we must be prepared. |
| We welcome donation of new or used medical equipment for Labor & Delivery, Operating Room, Outpatient Clinic, Laboratory, imaging systems and medicines. Through generous donations we have shipped each year in recent times, a container of equipment and supplies, for which we are most grateful. |
AHDH sponsors Elementary Education in the Port au Prince area
(Petits Freres de Ste. Terese) and English Language for High School
students in La Vallee, Haiti.
AHDH sponsors a work study program for Nurse Aide students in
La Vallee. Numerous small donations have made a world of difference
helping these students continue their education. They are the future
of health care for thousands of Haitians in the communities they serve.
Ultrasound is the first imaging technology to be taught at St. Joseph
Hospital. Ultrasound is vital to developing an Obstetric service in this
area of Haiti and to reducing fetal and maternal mortality.
(Petits Freres de Ste. Terese) and English Language for High School
students in La Vallee, Haiti.
AHDH sponsors a work study program for Nurse Aide students in
La Vallee. Numerous small donations have made a world of difference
helping these students continue their education. They are the future
of health care for thousands of Haitians in the communities they serve.
Ultrasound is the first imaging technology to be taught at St. Joseph
Hospital. Ultrasound is vital to developing an Obstetric service in this
area of Haiti and to reducing fetal and maternal mortality.
| English in High School La Vallee, Haiti |
| Petits Freres de Ste Therese Education In Port au Prince, Haiti |
| Nurse Aide Class 2008 La Vallee, Haiti |
| Ultrasound Students La Vallee, Haiti |
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Flag day on May 18th, is celebrated with mass, Haitian artists, and
Haitian American scholars speak on the extraordinary Haiti-Louisiana
connection like Haiti's contribution to the Louisiana Purchase in 1803.
| On the cultural front, in Louisiana AHDH commemorates most of the important Haitian historic dates and holidays. We celebrate Haitian Independence Day each January first and our bicentennial anniversary was on January 1, 2004. |
Bois-Caiman Bicentennial Celebration
| Cultural Fair for Children New Orleans |
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| Volunteers & Equipment Container La Vallee, Haiti |
| Do all the good you can |
| Every way you can |
| Until you cannot anymore |
| For as many people as you can |
| Everywhere you can |
| Every time you can |
| CODEVA's Founding Philosophy |
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