Children's Nutrition Program of Haiti

Children's Nutrition Program of Haiti CNP/Kore Timoun was founded in 1998 by Dr. Mitchell L. Mutter, a cardiologist from Chattanooga, Tennessee. Despite all of their best efforts, the child died.

CNP Haiti partners with Haitian families and communities to prevent and treat child malnutrition, improve maternal and child health, and strengthen locally led systems so children can survive and thrive. Dr. Mutter has been coming to Haiti on medical mission teams since 1988. In 1998 during one of those trips, he and his colleagues had been fighting to save the life of a severely malnourished thre

e year old boy, who appeared to be an infant. For years Dr. Mutter had known that in this land of extreme poverty and limited health care men, women, and children were dying from conditions and situations that would have been preventable or minor in the developed world. The death of this little boy sent him on a search to answer the question: "What are we to do about it?" And so, CNP/Kore Timoun was born.

World Humanitarian Day |  This World Humanitarian Day, we honor the Haitian humanitarian workers helping children and fa...
08/20/2026

World Humanitarian Day |

This World Humanitarian Day, we honor the Haitian humanitarian workers helping children and families navigate some of the most difficult challenges facing their communities.

At CNP Haiti, our humanitarian work is led by Haitians serving other Haitians.

One of those humanitarians is Bertin Braud, a CNP Haiti field agent in Léogâne. Each day, Bertin travels to homes and communities to monitor children receiving treatment for malnutrition and support caregivers throughout their recovery. For families facing food insecurity, transportation barriers, insecurity, and limited access to health services, those visits help ensure children remain connected to the care they need.

But Bertin's work goes beyond monitoring a child's progress. He meets with caregivers, listens to their concerns, answers questions about nutrition and treatment, and helps families navigate the challenges of caring for a child during difficult circumstances.

"Every child deserves the opportunity to grow up healthy. My role is to support families, monitor children's progress, and make sure parents have the information they need to care for their children."

— Bertin Braud, CNP Haiti Field Agent

On World Humanitarian Day, we celebrate Bertin and the many Haitian humanitarian workers helping children and families build healthier futures. Their commitment demonstrates the power of local leadership and community-based care.

Join us in supporting Haiti's children and families by strengthening the work of Haitian humanitarians serving their own communities.

Behind every child recovering in the hospital, is a mother making extraordinary sacrifices to stay by their side. Many s...
08/10/2026

Behind every child recovering in the hospital, is a mother making extraordinary sacrifices to stay by their side. Many spend days or weeks at their child's bedside, unable to work or care for other family members.

This World Breastfeeding Week, CNP Haiti is recognizing the mothers and caregivers who make these sacrifices every day. Through breastfeeding and nutrition education, community outreach, one-on-one visits, and caregiver support for families with hospitalized children, we work to ensure mothers have the knowledge and resources they need to care for their children.

Many of our monitrices are mothers themselves and understand that breastfeeding is not always easy when there are so many competing demands on a woman's time, energy, and resources. That's why we meet mothers where they are, offering support, specialized nutrition education, and counseling to help mothers and caregivers better understand the needs of infants and young children and know where to turn when they need help.

This support matters because breastfeeding provides essential nutrition, helps protect babies from malnutrition, and strengthens the bond between mother and child. For mothers caring for hospitalized children, caregiver education and financial assistance can help ease some of the challenges that come with being away from work, family responsibilities, and daily routines.

This year's theme, "Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works," reminds us that supporting mothers is one of the most effective ways to improve child health, strengthen families, and build more resilient communities. When mothers are supported, children are better able to grow, thrive, and get the healthy start they deserve.

These moments matter.�Because when children are nourished, they’re empowered to build stronger communities from the grou...
08/03/2026

These moments matter.�Because when children are nourished, they’re empowered to build stronger communities from the ground up.

Tracking growth is an essential part of supporting healthy development in childhood.
07/13/2026

Tracking growth is an essential part of supporting healthy development in childhood.

Every child deserves to be seen, known, and nurtured as they grow.
07/09/2026

Every child deserves to be seen, known, and nurtured as they grow.

Every child carries possibility wherever they go.
07/06/2026

Every child carries possibility wherever they go.

This week the end of Temporary Protected Status deepened the crisis facing Haitian families. Today, the pressures are mo...
06/29/2026

This week the end of Temporary Protected Status deepened the crisis facing Haitian families.

Today, the pressures are mounting. Violence. Hunger. Displacement. Children who need care. Families trying to stay safe, stay together, and survive one more day.

And now, new uncertainty for hundreds of thousands of Haitians in the US and the families who depend on them has deepened the fear about what lies ahead.

For a mother, every crisis raises questions no parent should have to face. Is there enough food? Can I get my child to a clinic safely? How do I keep my family healthy through all of this?

For more than 25 years, CNP Haiti has stood with Haitian families through earthquakes, disease outbreaks, violence, and displacement. Our Haitian staff show up every day, in homes, clinics, and communities, bringing care to mothers and children when they need it most.

The needs are growing, and so is the chance to make a difference.

Stand with families in Haiti. Donate now to keep care close for mothers and children: cnphaiti.org/donate

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