Why

Improve the health and lives of mothers and children under five by supporting and encouraging economic prosperity.

What

Families who live in impoverished Côtes-de-Fer face many challenges. Most live far from health facilities and receive limited care. To access safe water, some women and children walk two hours or more to reach a water source. Over half of all households lack access to a latrine, making proper sanitation difficult. And since most women never received an education, they have limited economic options to lift their families out of poverty.

To serve these communities, CMMB Haiti introduced CHAMPS, our signature Children and Mothers Partnerships initiative—connecting the people of Côtes-de-Fer with health and development aid that saves lives and builds community resilience. In 2024, a team of 42 ASCPs (community health workers) reached over 8,500 families at home with basic care and support.

Sustainable Livelihoods

Through education and empowerment, women can better care for their families. CMMB Haiti-supported mothers’ clubs impart health and entrepreneurial knowledge. Formally called MuSo groups, CMMB Haiti supported the start of 35 mothers’ groups in Haiti in 2024. Membership exceeded 900 women and over 800 of them received loans to support or start their small business.

To fight food insecurity, we provide guidance on raising livestock and planting crops. For the most vulnerable families, we offer monthly food distributions and financial support for their children to attend school. In 2024, over 1,500 families received support to start a vegetable garden and 17 families received a baby goat from neighboring families as part of our livestock pass-on initiative.