Benevolence

Daily, we hear their cries; we gaze at the images, and our hearts break. They tell us about their hunger, fears, and despair. They send us photos of broken bodies lying on the streets, protests raging in their cities, and empty markets. A UN Special Representative for Haiti has stated the Caribbean nation is "beyond a humanitarian catastrophe. It is a fight for survival."

ISA provides our strategic partners with basic human resources to benefit those at greatest risk. 

ISA partners with Christian Disaster Response (CDR) to deliver 55-gallon barrels filled with micronutrients to Cap-Haitien. 

Working with our strategic leaders and churches, ISA supports the distribution of care packages for those at greatest risk—widows, orphans, and the handicapped.

Haiti's need for basic health care is clear and urgent. Over 40 percent of the population lacks access to essential health and nutritional services. Only four health professionals are available for every 10,000 people.

ISA is developing a new medical initiative. Hope Pharmacy is a community-based pharmacy providing access to high-quality, affordable, and essential medicines to the most difficult-to-access populations of Haiti. It will be a resource for community-based health education by conducting workshops on critical topics, such as managing chronic illness, preventing cholera, and proper medication use. The clinic will also combat the prevalence of dangerous counterfeit and expired medicines sold by unregulated street vendors. Details forthcoming.