Family Medicine Cares International

Helping those in need, at home and around the world.

A major earthquake struck near the Haitian capital city of Port-au-Prince, home to nearly three million people, in early 2010. The quake devastated the region and health care facilities were quickly overwhelmed. Haiti– already one of the poorest countries in the world– is still coping with the devastating aftermath, and its people continue to struggle with a lack of food, education, and basic health care.

The AAFP Foundation is proud to introduce Family Medicine Cares International, the new international component of Family Medicine Cares, a humanitarian program created to provide sustainable and accessible health care to underserved populations at home and around the world. Working with in-country partner Heart to Heart International (HHI), Family Medicine Cares International provides patient care, delivers education and training in Family Medicine, and works to improve the health and quality of life of people in Haiti.

You can make a world of difference for the people of Haiti through financial contributions or volunteering.

Two types of volunteer opportunities are available for those who wish to support the work of Family Medicine Cares International:

ONGOING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Two to three volunteer physicians are needed each week throughout the year to provide ongoing patient care in community clinics in Haiti. These volunteer physicians generally serve one-week deployments, working alongside Haitian nurses and medical personnel to deliver the quality care the local population so desperately needs.

ANNUAL DELEGATION TRIP

The annual delegation trip is a one-week volunteer opportunity that includes both medical and non-medical individuals. The delegation members focus on many efforts during their time in Haiti, and are therefore divided into specific teams to accomplish multiple projects. Some will focus on treating patients, others on delivering medical education and training, and others on facility improvements and connecting with the local children and youth.

Family Medicine Cares International Brochure (8-page PDF file; About Downloading) - Find out how you can help make a world of difference in Haiti.

Family Medicine Cares International Wish List (2-page PDF file; About Downloading) - Find out how your gift could make a difference in the lives of those touched by Family Medicine Cares International in Haiti.

Family Medicine Cares International

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

Annual Delegation Trip

Family Medicine Cares International Brochure (*PDF file)

Family Medicine Cares International Wish List (*PDF file)

(*PDF file. About PDFs)

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"Your support of the AAFP Foundation has a tremendous effect…the Foundation funds Academy programs such as Tar Wars that directly impact kids and the public health.”
Jeffrey J. Cain, MD, FAAFP

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Family Medicine Cares International

Helping those in need, at home and around the world.

ONGOING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

ANNUAL DELEGATION TRIP

WHY DONATE TO THE AAFP FOUNDATION?