On April 18, 2013 The Haitian Foundation of Rehabilitation FONHARE realized a Wheelchair Distribution where 25 persons with physical disabilities from different cities in the Northeast of Haiti received a wheelchair to improve their mobility, independence for the activity of daily living and quality of life.

This wheelchair distribution was realized by the support of Walkabout Foundation, so those people are very thankful for your help dear Walkabout Foundation! 

The Haitian Foundation of Rehabilitation FONHARE finished the construction of the first rehabilitation center in the northeast of Haiti as a Christmas gift to his Haitian people who have suffered so much hoping for a rehabilitation center where they can receive care for restoring lost physical abilities.

This center was built to provide care of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychology and Early Stimulation for children 0-6 years old, all in a fun and safe environment.

Now for the functioning of the new rehab center we miss a generator and an inverter because there is not electricity and basic equipment of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy. FONHARE account on your incomparable support in the second phase of this achievement. 

The President of the Foundation of Haitian Rehabilitation (FONHARE), Mr Louius Ivens was received by the Secretary of State to the Integration of People with Disabilities, Me Gerald Oriol, in his office that December 12, 2012 to enter review the services provided by FONHARE to disabled population and consolidate its shares.

Mr Oriol, who upon accession to the secretariat has never ceased to make a plea for the integration and inclusion of people with disabilities has been greatly impressed with the achievements made by the FONHARE for people with disabilities with very limited financial resources.

The FONHARE the only institution that provides rehabilitation services in the Northeast of Haiti, has implemented a series of initiatives aimed to enable people with disabilities to enjoy their rights as enshrined in international conventions and Haitian law.

The physiotherapist and occupational therapist Louius presented programs of his institution who seek not only the rehabilitation of disabled people, but also reintegration into society. In this sense, the institution carries out an awareness program on various radios in the country to allow the population to learn to live with the disabled people. Through its program “Independent Living”, the Foundation of Haitian Rehabilitation landscape houses and public spaces to make them accessible to people with disabilities.

Aware of the impact of the earthquake of 12 January 2012 on the living conditions of the Haitian population, including increasing the number of disabled people in the country, the Secretary of State to the integration of people with disabilities and the President of FONHARE, Mr. Gerald Oriol and Mr. Ivens Louius respectively, have agreed on the need to reduce the vulnerability of people with disabilities in the country.

 3rd December, is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. More than one billion people or approximately 15 percent of the world population live with some form of disability. Haiti after the earthquake of January 12, 2010 more than 16 percent of our population, live with some form of disability. Disabled people in Haiti, “in their totalities,” often face barriers to participation in all aspects of Haitian society. The Foundation of Haitian Rehabilitation seized the opportunity of the commemoration of the World’s Day of Disabled Persons to launch his campaign entitled “An accessible society for all, Exclusion out inclusion & integration in” by focusing on promoting accessibility and removing all types of barriers in our society.

To address this exclusion and barriers issues FONHARE has set up a program called “Independent Life”, which aims to make homes, business and community accessible for handicapped persons. You can visit this program by clicking here: http://www.fonhare.org/fr/independent-life-program/

FONHARE Hope courage to all handicapped persons in Haiti, FONHARE is with you, FONHARE walks with you until integration…

The Foundation of Haitian Rehabilitation FONHARE, wants to keep you updated step by step about the construction of the first Rehab Center in the northeast of Haiti. The next phase of construction is beginning.  When the building is complete, FONHARE will be able to accommodate more patients and staff in order to serve the community of Ouanaminthe and surrounding areas.  Space will be increased substantially to allow for private treatment rooms, a gym, a gait training area, and room for much needed equipment and supplies.  We invite you to watch the progress as FONHARE grows!

           The foundation for the permanent site of FONHARE has been laid and the next phase of construction is beginning.  When the building is complete, FONHARE will be able to accommodate more patients and staff in order to serve the community of Ouanaminthe and surrounding areas.  Space will be increased substantially to allow for private treatment rooms, a gym, a gait training area, and room for much needed equipment and supplies.  We invite you to watch the progress as FONHARE grows!