IMPECCABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
MONEY SENT FOR HAITI is SPENT IN HAITI
Why spend donations which are meant to impact Haiti anywhere else, but Haiti? We purchase the supplies we need to run our programs, here, in Haiti; including 100% of construction materials used in building, 100% of medications used at our health centers, and 100% of the food prepared in our programs. This helps to keep our overhead costs low, while helping Haitian businesses to stay open—and continue to employ all those who benefit from the jobs they create. With our purchasing power we directly benefit over 50 local businesses each year.
LOCAL-LEADERSHIP
A PLACE WHERE Haitian Professionals CAN THRIVE
Second Mile Haiti is devoted to the employment and advancement of Haitian professionals. Unlike many NGOs, who maintain expensive home offices outside of Haiti, 99% of our team is based in Haiti. And all but 3 of our 70+ team members are of Haitian nationality. This means that the people who benefit from Second Mile Haiti’s programs and services are able to interact with people who speak their language and understand the real-life challenges they face. Our social media pages are a great place to Meet the Team! Find us @SecondMileHaiti on Instagram and Facebook
SUSTAINABILITY
committed to the long-term HEALTH of our campuses & communities
While many health centers in Haiti are hindered by a dependence on fuel-powered generators for electricity, our facilities are 100% powered by the sun. With careful management of our electrical use and a close partnership with the sun, we keep our doors open no matter the crisis—and without the use of fossil fuels!
We also maintain campus gardens where we compost, raise chickens, and grow food. Our campuses have nurseries full of fruit trees that we share freely with caregivers and community members. By investing in solar power, local talent, and locally available goods, Second Mile Haiti has become a dependable fixture in the communities we serve.
PARTNERSHIP
STRONGER TOGETHER
We’re here to tackle barriers to health and wellness for Haitian communities. We believe the best way to tackle systemic problems is to work together. Our partnerships range from local health centers and the Ministry of Health to businesses and non-profits working towards similar goals. Want to partner with us? Contact us to find out how we can work together.
DIGNITY. RESPECT. LOVE.
Every person deserves dignified care
We meet our clients, caregivers, and communities right were they're at. No judgment. No criticism. No "you can't…” Just support, compassion and love. We value all people equally. Our support does not depend on gender, race, religion, sexuality, ethnicity, age, or background. We believe that mental, emotional, and spiritual health are just as important as physical health. We recognize that we are all interdependent and seek to distribute resources fairly and equitably.
RESPONSIVENESS
Monitor, Evaluate, Adjust. RINSE & REPEAT!
We care about how our program data is collected, stored and reported which is why we invest in having technology on site, accessible to our staff. Our internally designed database is centrally accessible to our health and education teams through tablets and mobile devices. We care about impact and are intentional about recording data about our programs and analyzing that data to ensure that they are effective and sustainable. Through surveys, focus groups, and needs assessments we react in realtime feedback from beneficiaries and community members and we aren’t afraid to change course when the data points to a better way.
ALL HANDS ON DECK
NO BANDAIDS, No QUICK FIXES
We believe in giving people the tools to support themselves, so they don’t have to depend on aid or temporary assistance. At Second Mile Haiti, it’s a hand-up, not a hand-out, and all hands are on deck.
Our programs all have one thing in common, that is: by participating, individuals can gain knowledge and develop new skills; to change their own destiny and that of their family.