AFSC trains health promoters who serve smaller communities in the mountains, providing prenatal care, supplemental feedings for malnourished children, and information on family planning, breast feeding, nutrition, rehydration, and prevention of infectious and parasitic diseases. Recently, people from the town of Irois, local authorities, and AFSC built the only health and training center in the area. A Haitian doctor and nurse provide medical services. Since education is an important part of health care, the center also serves as a space where patients learn about nutrition, personal hygiene, family planning, and diseases, including prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. A string game illustrates the idea of weaving a web of cooperation.
Every chance is taken to strengthen new leaders.
As Haitians talk about their problems and identify solutions, they take control of their destiny. When they discover they can count on their own abilities and on each other, participating in political life and economic development are natural next steps toward a stable future. Adults study leadership and planning skills. Haiti notecards Artist Simone d'Aubigne designed colorful collages from her visit to Haiti with a group of AFSC donors. They are being sold as notecards, with proceeds to benefit the Haiti program.