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Every successful project has three basic requirements: willingness, know-how and resources.  Your donation or contribution can be in any of these three forms, not just money.   Over the years, HRDF’s operating expenses covered wages, travel, lodging, guest teachers, repairs and maintenance, publishing, conferences, field and emergency equipment and supplies.  Since the earthquake and the cholera epidemic, our activities have intensified.  Additional expenses include bringing people to Haiti for the first time, especially teachers, builders and trainers to work on our projects.

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With deepest gratitude, I thank you for your tax-deductible donation, kindness and generosity to the Haitian Resource Development Foundation. For your records, HRDF U.S. tax identification number is 72-1074482.

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Yours, Aldy Castor, M.D., President Haitian Resources Development Foundation (HRDF) 

 

 
A NATIONAL-PREPAREDNESS TRIAD : Specialized Training, Equipment and Supplies for Medical and Community Teams

Watch and download online powerpoint presentation here

 

Watch and download online powerpoint presentation here

 


Part 1:  History and Analysis: Awareness, Gaps and Implementation
Part 2:  Case Study: Pre-hospital Emergency Response, Petit Goâve
Part 3:  Case Study: Filling Two Mission Critical Gaps - Equipment and Supplies

On September 22, 2011, the AMHE sponsored conference, which was held at the American Red Cross in Washington, DC, was by every measure an overwhelming success.  AMHE identified and invited speakers to present on issues that offered a comprehensive look at all aspects of health care in Haiti.  The theme of the conference, Emerging Strategies: Focusing on Comprehensive Healthcare System in Haiti, offered participants an opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions about the healthcare needs in Haiti and proposed ways to work collaboratively to address them.  In fact, the ambitious goal of the conference, which basically was to bring all factions of the medical community together with governmental representatives as well as non-governmental organizations and academia, to begin a dialogue and to explore ideas, was expertly executed.   Over the two days of the conference, this goal was realized with the tremendous amount of presentations on topic areas ranging from “MSSP Leaders” to “Planning and External Cooperation: NGOs Control”, to “Supporting Organizations in Haiti.”

 

The discussions were thorough and well researched.   This conference begins the framework for some of the work that AMHE is embarking upon in order to significantly improve health care delivery in Haiti.  As a way of continuing the important discussions that occurred at the conference, AMHE would take the lead to ensure that these partnerships move forward in a cohesive manner: building on the strengths of each organization or entity that enables us to achieve the goal of comprehensive healthcare in Haiti.

 

AMHE recognizes that this conference could not have had the level of success without the committed involvement of the following partners:  Representatives from the Haitian Ministry of Health , The Haitian Red Cross, US Red Cross, USAID, CDC, PAHO, Project Hope, C.H.A.M.T., AME-SADA, Catholic Relief Services, World Bank, AMH, Haitian Diaspora Federation, Friends of Haiti, IMEC, HRDF, NOAH, PROJECT HOPE ; The Haitian Embassy in Washington, the Commissioner of Broward County;  The Rector and Vice Rector of the State Medical school of Haiti ; Faculty from Calgary University, George Washington University, University of Virginia,  Harvard University, Howard University, Phoenix University, Johns Hopkins University, University of Massachusetts and  Jackson Health System/University of Miami.

 

As AMHE forges ahead, we plan on continuing to build partnerships which would be inclusive of all aspects of the medical field.  We want to ensure that we provide the opportunity for organizations and individuals alike to coalesce around the important health concerns that affect the people of Haiti.

 

Sincerest Regards,

 

 J. Pierre-Paul Cadet, MD, MBA                 Karl E. Latortue, MD President                                                      General Secretary

 

 

 
Rapport de Mission Formation en Réanimation cardiovasculaire

Aquin, Haïti
Le 15, 16 et 17 juin, 2011 

Organisations de parrainage : Haitian Resource Development Foundation (HRDF), en partenariat avec Hope for Haiti  et l’Association des Médecins Haïtiens à l’Etranger (AMHE)

Formation : Soins immédiats en réanimation (SIR) et utilisation du défibrillateur automatiqu 

Arrêt Respiratoire

·       - Gestion des voies aériennes

·       - Utilisation d'Oxygène

·       - Techniques de base de dégagement des voies aériennes

·       - Ventilation au ballon –masque

·       - Conduit aérien oropharyngé

·       - Aspiration

·       - Ventilation avancée: Masque laryngé, tube œsophagotrachéale    

·       - (Combitube)

·       - Intubation endotrachéale 

 

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Opportunity for Haitian physicians: Sponsorship for Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in the United States.

August 13, 2011
Dear Colleagues,

 

Recently, an international non-profit organization based in Florida, called The Society Worldwide Medical Exchange (SWME),  approached HRDF to help reach out to Haitian Physicians who might benefit from their program  of Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) abroad.

 

In particular, there are two events next years of value in the United States as followed:

 

American Diabetes Association (ADA)
72nd Scientific Sessions
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
June 8-12, 2012
www.diabetes.org

Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)
ID Week 2012
San Diego, California
October 17-21, 2012
www.idweek.org   

Interested Haitian Physicians can request SWME to sponsor them to these major conferences. As explained in the SWME website, the sponsorship covers the entire cost of the doctors’ participation, though they do not incur any collateral expenses. Doctors are selected by the SWME advisory board based on merit and local humanitarian involvement.

When you visit the organization website, you will see that the application process is straightforward

 

Basic Requirements:

 

  • - Physicians working in a humanitarian capacity, delivering accessible, high quality medical care in underserved, disadvantaged and/or rural communities
  • - Limited access to medical activities abroad due to financial hardship
  • - Physician must currently practice in the therapeutic area of the conference they wish to attend.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • - Applicants working in a public health setting
  • - Community leadership
  • - Advocacy work

For further questions, please contact:

SHAVALA MAGRI, International Project Manager
1666 Kennedy Causeway, Suite 702
North Bay Village, Florida 33141 
Telephone: 1-305-407–9222, 1-305-407–9222 

FAX: 1-305-433-7128

Email: smagri@worldwidemedicalexchange.org
Website: www.worldwidemedicalexchange.org

I encourage you to make the most of this new opportunity. Please, contact me if I can be of assistance.

Sincerely,
Aldy Castor MD, President Haitian Resource Development Foundation (HRDF)

 

 
HRDF New content - Summer 2011

Nongovernmental Organizations NGO

HRDF Publications

“Recovery soccer”, A new game for GO and NGO 

Le « football de la relance », Une nouvelle variante pour les OG et les ONG 

Kiwanis Club of Lauderdale Lakes Aldy Castor MD Award speech At the 12h Annual Grand Charity Bal

Une appropriation territoriale résultant des zones d’incertitudes - Un Nouveau Mode Opératoire en Haïti  

Ce que disent les autres sur Haiti / Recent publications and articles on Haiti

Sex for Work in Haiti 


Conferences

Kiwanis Club of Lauderdale Lakes Aldy Castor MD Award speech At the 12h Annual Grand Charity Ball

Les Assises Nationales de la Culture : « La gestion de la santé et la sécurité au travail dans la filière artisanale en Haïti » 

POWERPOINT : Gestion de la santé et de la sécurité au travail dans la filière artisanale en Haïti 

 

 

 
NGO / ONG : Who loses win ; Qui perd gagne
(US VERSION) : Kicking the Ball: When GO and NGO’s Play “Disaster soccer”. Who Loses Wins. By. Aldy Castor MDES WINS

For about thirty years, I’ve closely observed the pursuit of social development conducted by the Haitian government [GO’s] and by non-governmental organizations [NGO’s], both native and foreign.  On both sides, there have been many combinations and configurations of programs and projects, in a range of subjects - health, ecology, agriculture, food, education, jobs, infrastructure, public works and disaster preparedness.  The relatively few that succeed are sources of pride, especially to local communities.  The rest we tend to forget, but the worst cause continuing embarrassment, shame and damage.  The past year’s attempt by GO’s and NGO’s to recover from the earthquake is an example of few successes and many failures.... READ MORE

(FR VERSION) : « Quand les OG et les ONG jouent au "football de la catastrophe" ». Qui perd gagne. Par Dr. Aldy Castor

Pendant plus d'une trentaine d'années, j'ai observé la politique de développement social des organisations gouvernementales (OG) haïtiennes et des organisations non gouvernementales (ONG), à la fois nationales et étrangères, qui opèrent en Haïti. Des deux côtés, elles interviennent sur plusieurs programmes et projets - santé, écologie, agriculture, alimentation, éducation, emplois, infrastructures, travaux publics, prévention et gestion des désastres, etc. Le petit nombre de projets qui réussissent sont une source de fierté, en particulier dans les communautés locales. Nous avons tendance à oublier la majorité de ces programmes, mais les pires constituent une cause d'embarras, de honte et de discrédit. Pendant ces derniers treize mois, la gestion post-séisme par les OG et les ONG met en relief leurs succès mitigés et leurs échecs retentissants... LIRE LA SUITE

 


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Community Relations Executive Seminar Training (CREST) for South Florida African-American and Caribbean Communities Leaders

The FBI Citizens’ Academy Alumni Association – South Florida (FBI CAAA-SF) in partnership with the Haitian Resource Development Foundation (HRDF),  hosted their second in the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Community Relations Executive Seminar Training (CREST) program on Saturday, February 26, in Davie Florida.

CREST-001 CREST-002CREST-001 

30 Community leaders from the African-American and Caribbean communities  came to together and enjoyed a stimulating presentation on Civil Rights as well as  an informal "dialogue" regarding issues of the African American and Caribbean-American communities.  

CREST-003 CREST-004

This is a two-part CREST program.  The second phase, as determined from this "dialogue," will consist of a Town Hall for youth from the African-American and Caribbean communities.  The Town Hall will take place within the next few months. 

CREST-005

Special Agent Brett Hovington, Unit Chief from Washington, DC facilitated the "Discover Through Dialogue" section.  And John Gilles, Special Agent in Charge of the Miami Division was also in attendance and made himself available for all the questions and answers.

 

Aldy Castor MD
President Haitian Resource Development Foundation (HRDF)


Note:The FBI CREST Program is a shorter, focused version of the FBI Citizens’ Academy, usually a day in length.  Seminars are offered to community groups at their choice of location.  Participants learn about the mission, history, accomplishments and workings of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, with topical sessions customized to meet the interests and needs of the community.  Through CREST, the FBI can promote the exchange of information and help communities understand, prepare for and solve problems related to federal crimes.  For more information:

http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/partnerships_and_outreach/community_outreach/crest 

 

 
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