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Haiti Rehabilitation Foundation

As a US-based non-profit organization, HRF is dedicated to supporting the success and sustainability of rehabilitation in Haiti.

We support Occupational Therapy & Physical Therapy education in Haiti, primarily by providing logistical and financial support to Faculté des Sciences de Réhabilitation de Léogâne (FSRL), an OT/PT program in Haiti. PURPOSE STATEMENT - WHY we exist
The Haiti Rehabilitation Foundation (HRF) was founded to address the lack of adequate rehabilitation services in Haiti by creating a sustainable, Haitian-led solution. In response to the critical shortage of trained rehabilitation professionals, HRF established Faculté des Sciences de Réhabilitation de Léogâne (FSRL)—Haiti’s first academic program for occupational and physical therapy. Our purpose is to empower rehabilitation professionals in Haiti with the education, resources, and professional development needed to provide high-quality rehabilitation services. CORE VALUES
▪ Empowerment: Equipping Haitian professionals to lead, innovate, and transform rehabilitation services - ensuring Haitian sovereignty in advancing healthcare solutions.
▪ Sustainability: Committing to long-term, Haitian-led solutions that foster growth and maximize
utilization of Haitian workforce and resources.
▪ Collaboration: Partnering with Haitian organizations, educators, and global supporters to advance rehabilitation while respecting Haiti’s leadership and self-determination.
▪ Cultural Respect: Respecting Haiti’s dignity and unique identity by promoting culturally relevant
rehabilitation education and practices that reflect Haitian values and priorities. VISION STATEMENT - WHAT we envision
(Guided by our Purpose and Core Values)
We envision a Haiti where every person has access to high-quality, culturally relevant rehabilitation, revention, and wellness services — delivered by skilled Haitian professionals — empowering Haitians to live with dignity, independence, purpose, and meaning.

▪ FSRL thrives as a Haitian-led academic center of excellence, training generations of rehabilitation professionals to lead Haiti’s rehabilitation movement.
▪ Haitian rehabilitation professionals are fully integrated into Haiti’s healthcare system, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and earning widespread recognition for their expertise.
▪ Haiti stands as a global model for rehabilitation education and practice. MISSION STATEMENT - HOW we achieve our vision
(Directed by our Vision)
HRF is committed to sustaining high-quality education and training of rehabilitation professionals in Haiti through financial, logistical/operational, and strategic support. We fulfill our mission by:
▪ Strengthening FSRL as a Haitian-led center of excellence in rehabilitation education.
▪ Supporting the professional development of FSRL graduates and other Haitian rehabilitation
professionals.
▪ Engaging volunteers, building partnerships, acquiring resources and expertise, and sharing the work of HRF globally.
▪ Collaborating with Haitian professional associations and organizations to promote rehabilitation education, practice, advocacy, and policy. Through these efforts, Haitian rehabilitation professionals will be equipped to lead, innovate, and deliver culturally relevant rehabilitation services in Haiti — reducing disability-related barriers and transforming lives.

10/28/2026

🌍 World Occupational Therapy Day 2026: Participation Matters! 🇭🇹

Today, we celebrate the impact of occupational therapy in Haiti and the dedicated professionals who help people with disabilities participate more fully in their communities.

In this video, Kemberlie Sanon, an occupational therapy graduate of FSRL Faculté Des Sciences De Réhabilitation De Léogâne UNEPH, shares a glimpse of her work at Fondation Haitienne de Réhabilitation (FONHARE) in Ouanaminthe, Haiti. Her work reflects the heart of occupational therapy: helping people build skills, overcome barriers, and engage more fully in everyday life.

Founded in 2011 in response to the growing need for rehabilitation services following Haiti’s devastating 2010 earthquake, FONHARE works to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in society. Its mission extends beyond rehabilitation to include public education about disability and the rights of persons with disabilities, women, and children.

This is what Participation Matters looks like in action: empowering individuals, strengthening communities, and creating opportunities for everyone to participate in meaningful daily activities.

At Haiti Rehabilitation Foundation, we are proud to support FSRL and the education of Haitian occupational therapists and physical therapists who are making a difference in their communities. Kemberlie’s work is a wonderful example of how locally trained rehabilitation professionals are helping advance inclusion, dignity, and opportunity throughout Haiti.

👏 Join us in celebrating Kemberlie and all the occupational therapy practitioners in Haiti and around the world who make participation possible!

10/27/2026

🌎 Happy World Occupational Therapy Day!

This year’s theme is Participation Matters—a powerful reminder that health and wellbeing are deeply connected to our ability to participate in the activities, roles, relationships, and communities that give our lives meaning.

At Haiti Rehabilitation Foundation, participation is at the heart of what we do.

The growth of occupational and physical therapy education in Haiti through Faculté Des Sciences De Réhabilitation De Léogâne UNEPH has been made possible in part by an extraordinary community of volunteers who share their time, knowledge, experience, and passion.

Today, as we also recognize the OT Global Day of Service, we celebrate those volunteers—and invite YOU to join them.

💙 Give a little of your time. Make a BIG difference.

Whether you are an OT, OT student, educator, rehabilitation professional, or simply someone who wants to help, there are opportunities to volunteer with Haiti Rehabilitation Foundation.

👉 Volunteer with us:
https://haitirehab.org/volunteer/

Participation matters. Service matters. And together, we can help build a stronger rehabilitation profession in Haiti. 🇭🇹

10/27/2026

Meet the members of CAHSAV, the adult residents of St. Vincent's Center!
1.⁠ ⁠First name : Evens
2.⁠ ⁠Last name : DONOND
3.⁠ ⁠Age : 34 years old
4.⁠ ⁠When did you come to St. Vincent’s? : 1995
5.⁠ ⁠What is your favorite thing about living at St. Vincent’s? : Music
6.⁠ ⁠What things do you like to do? (Example: art, knitting, reading, playing basketball / soccer) : Soccer
7.⁠ ⁠If you could have any job, what would you do? How would you like to make money? : Playing music
8.⁠ ⁠Can you please send a photo of yourself? : Yes

10/26/2026

Dr. David Morrisette has been with HRF for ten years. In that time, while contributing to the advancement of PT education and collaboration around the world, Dr. Morrisette has also served as the President of the HRF Board. His contributions to our work and mission have multiplied our impact, and we are grateful for his decade of meaningful service. Thank you, Dr. Morrisette!

10/23/2026

We rarely think about how many movements and skills are behind an ordinary day.

Getting out of bed.
Buttoning a shirt.
Climbing a step.
Holding a pencil.
Tying shoelaces.
Getting to work.
Cooking dinner.

Until one of them becomes difficult.

Occupational and physical therapy help people develop, regain, or adapt the skills they need to participate in daily life.

Sometimes rehabilitation is about a major milestone.

Sometimes it’s about something beautifully ordinary.

💙 And both matter.

10/21/2026

📍 Léogâne, Haiti 🇭🇹

This is where future occupational and physical therapists are learning, growing, and preparing to serve.

It is home to the Faculté des Sciences de Réhabilitation de Léogâne—FSRL—and an important part of the story of rehabilitation education in Haiti.

From one classroom can come years of impact:

A student becomes a clinician.
A clinician serves patients.
Knowledge reaches communities.
Equitable access to healthcare expands.

That is the power of investing in education.💙

10/20/2026

Centre Universitaire Tèt Ansanm (CUTA) is FSRL’s dedicated teaching clinic, established in collaboration with Hôpital Sainte Croix in Léogâne.

“Tèt Ansanm,” meaning “together” in Haitian Creole, reflects the clinic’s mission: to bring students, faculty, and the community together to advance rehabilitation care in Haiti.

Here, students gain real-world experience while directly addressing unmet rehabilitation needs in the local community. Services include evaluation and treatment for individuals with physical disabilities, developmental conditions, neurological disorders, and injuries.

By integrating education and service, CUTA embodies the core mission of FSRL: building a sustainable rehabilitation workforce while improving access to care. We are grateful for the opportunity to work together to bring meaningful change to the growing field of rehabilitation science in Haiti.

10/20/2026

🎉 Celebrating 11 Years of Rehabilitation Education in Haiti!

Since 2015, the Faculté Des Sciences De Réhabilitation De Léogâne UNEPH (FSRL) has been transforming lives by educating Haitian occupational and physical therapists who are making a difference in their communities.

Haiti Rehabilitation Foundation is proud to support FSRL and its mission to expand access to rehabilitation education and services in Haiti. This milestone reflects the dedication of its students, graduates, faculty, and supporters—and the lasting impact of investing in Haiti’s future.

💙 Congratulations, FSRL, on 11 years of excellence and impact! Together, we are building a stronger future for rehabilitation in Haiti.

🌍 Help us continue this important work: https://haitirehab.org/donate/

10/20/2026

Fifteen years ago, Dieuseul was a prosthetic technician helping people regain mobility in Haiti. Last week, he stood in a classroom as a physical therapist—helping teach the next generation. 🇭🇹

HRF Board Member and volunteer faculty member MaryAnne Kramer-Urner, PT, MPT, first met Dieuseul in 2010 at Hôpital Albert Schweitzer. Years later, she watched him pursue his dream of becoming a PT. After overcoming many obstacles, Dieuseul graduated from FSRL in June 2026.

Last week, he returned to the classroom to help teach and translate during the Orthotics & Prosthetics course, demonstrating an Ace bandage wrapping technique.

Today, Dieuseul is working to open his own rehabilitation clinic in Haiti.

His story is why Faculté Des Sciences De Réhabilitation De Léogâne UNEPH and Haiti Rehabilitation Foundation matter. Together, we are helping build a future where skilled Haitian PTs and OTs can serve their own communities. ❤️🇭🇹

Help us create more stories like Dieuseul’s. Your donation supports rehabilitation education and the future of healthcare in Haiti.

👉 Donate to Haiti Rehabilitation Foundation: https://haitirehab.org/donate/

10/19/2026

It's Monday, where we get to kick off our week by introducing the incredible volunteers helping us make meaningful change in Haiti. Dr. Charlotte Chatto has been awarded for her work in neurologic PT, community service and excellence in education. She has truly helped shape the future of PT science for the better, and we are grateful for her service!

Address

Treasurer, HRF; P. O. Box 183
Town Of Hamilton, NY
13346

Telephone

+13157085820

Website

http://www.haitirehab.org/

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