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  • Dr.Vakesh’s Testimonial – January 12

    I returned to Haiti a year after my first trip. The first time had been a fulfilling experience and this one proved to be just as rewarding. Arriving in Port Au Prince, conditions were still deplorable but I saw small signs of change. Stepping out from the airport a local man wearing a tropical print shirt and a big grin put a glossy travel magazine in my hand and said “Welcome to Haiti, Sir”. Outside there were other ‘tell tale’ signs of progress. The dusty

  • Wendy’s Testimonial – January 12

    My first trip to Haiti was very eye opening to the point that most of my time was spent in shock.  On my second trip, I knew what to expect on my journey……..During this trip, I had to spend less time trying to figure out what I should do and where I should be. Instead, I was able to just be there, let my guard down and wrap my arms around as many children as I could. The most wonderful thing about Haiti is the

  • Tammy’s testimonial – January 12

    Anniversary Trip This trip to Haiti was an Anniversary trip.  My one year mission trip anniversary was celebrated on my 5th trip to Haiti.  But this wasn’t just “my” anniversary.  It was also the 2 year anniversary of the catastrophic 7.0 earthquake that quickly turned an already fragile Haiti into a land of utter devastation... over 300,000 lives lost, another 300,000 injured and over 1,000,000 homeless... those that were already famished became completely helpless.  It’s hard to believe that it’s already been two years since the earthquake, and even harder

  • Erica’s Testimonial – January 12

    I’ve been following PHF since it’s inception and know of it’s many accomplishments but it was absolutely delightful to witness PFH at work in Haiti. I just got back from my first trip, what an experience!  I don’t even know where to begin...I experienced so many emotions and it has been extremely hard to make sense of it all.  As a Nutritionist I witnessed things that I had only read in textbooks, as a Mom my heart broke with every sick child, with every

  • Dr. Dilip Ghanekar’s Testimonial – January 12

    It has been two weeks since I returned from my second trip to Haiti. My experience on this trip was once again incredible and reaffirmed my commitment to PFH. The dedication of the PFH volunteers is humbling. Some of the children that I remember from my last trip had gotten older. Some were no longer there. I was once again struck by the children’s need for close contact and comfort. As we travelled to different clinics and drove past different communities I came to realize

  • Jill White’s Testimonial – January 12

    This was my third medical mission trip to Haiti with PFH in a year. No, I am not a doctor or a nurse but I am someone who cares about the people of Haiti. We usually see more than 1,000 patients over three days. The doctor’s working tirelessly with the translators to diagnose illnesses that here in the states could easily be treated with a trip to the local drug store. Unfortunately, the people of Haiti don’t have that luxury. Tylenol, Motrin, and antibiotics are

  • Allison’s Testimonial – January 12

    Mere words are not enough to adequately express my feelings about my first trip to Haiti.  It is hard to write this testimonial, because how do you put into words an experience that has changed your life so profoundly? When the earthquake in Haiti first happened, I knew I had to do something.  I wanted to help, I just didn’t know what or how.  Sure, I donated money and clothing to a few organizations, but I felt it wasn’t enough; I wanted to “DO” something.

  • Willy’s Testimonial – January 12

    As a Guiga’s stepfather, I have been following the activities of PFH since the beginning of its efforts after the earthquake of 2010.  I must admit, that I was very proud of her.  I was presented with the opportunity to join the group, so I decided to give a little part of my time to help this amazing organization do the job it has been doing for the past 2 years. One of my first impressions was to confirm that all the team members really

  • Dr. Robert’s Testimonial – January 12

    This is my 9th trip to Haiti with PFH.  Each mission trip seems to touch me in a different way.  This last one was no different…. One of our interpreters told us they thought an epidemic was occurring in a certain mountain community and asked for a doctor to come help. After Guiga and I set up the team to do our usual planned clinic, she and I left and headed to this mountain community. We drive into the community, if it can be called that. If you're standing at one

  • Claire’s Testimonial – January 12

    People say, “You don’t realize what you have until it’s gone.” Going to Haiti this past January changed that phrase for me. To me it should be, “You don’t realize what you have until you see how little others have.” When I went to Haiti, it was nothing like America. I saw people who lived in tents, people that could die because they didn’t have any medicine to get them well, and people that just had nothing. We pretty much want everything. But in Haiti, the smallest little thing like a

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