Friends of the Children of Haiti

03/03/2026

It is with deep respect that we share the passing of FOTCOH co-founder, Dick Hammond.

Because of Dick and Barb’s commitment to bringing health and hope to the people of Haiti, FOTCOH exists. Their courage helped build something lasting: consistent, dignified healthcare for families in southern Haiti who have had far too few options for far too long.

This year marks 35 years of care through FOTCOH. What began as a bold vision has grown into a year-round medical operation serving more than 18,000 patient visits each year.

While Dick stepped away from day-to-day operations in 2014, he remained deeply invested in FOTCOH’s future. As a board member, he was a trusted voice, a steady presence, and a keeper of the story behind this work.

Over the past decade, FOTCOH has strengthened continuity of care, deepened patient trust, and built a model designed to last. It reflects what Dick and Barb believed from the beginning: healthcare that is sustainable, locally led, and here for the long haul.

In the weeks ahead, we will share more about Dick’s life and the legacy he helped shape.

If you have a memory of Dick you would like to share, please leave it in the comments. We would be honored to hear it.

06/02/2026

We are holding the Agape Flights team close today.

On February 5, a small cargo aircraft transporting humanitarian aid to southern Haiti lost contact shortly after takeoff. Authorities have been notified, and investigations are underway. Details are still emerging.

Agape Flights is a dedicated partner of FOTCOH.

They help make it possible for medical supplies, medication, and critical equipment to reach our clinic and the communities we serve.

Right now, we’re asking for your thoughts and prayers for everyone involved, their families, and the teams working to learn more.

We will share updates as confirmed information becomes available.

A small cargo aircraft identified as N316AF lost contact while flying from Jérémie to Les Cayes on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Flight tracking data shows the plane was first detected near Jérémie at 14:33 EST and was last seen near Les Cayes at 14:37 EST, indicating a short flight of about four minutes. The aircraft was reportedly operated by Agape Flights and was transporting humanitarian aid from the United States to southern Haiti.

According to shared location details, the aircraft’s final known signal came from the Zicacque area, close to Beaumont, at coordinates 18.50523° North and 73.92352° West. The plane, which had disappeared from radar, was later found the same afternoon in the Moliné communal section, located in the municipality of Pestel in the Grand’Anse department.

Authorities have been notified, and investigations are underway to determine the circumstances of the crash and locate any occupants. No official casualty report or further confirmed information has been released at this stage.

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31/12/2025

✨ Your generosity this year didn’t just fund care–it restored futures.

It helped a young woman return to possibility.
It helped families regain independence.
It helped bring vision care to a community that had gone without.

💙 Before the year ends, help us continue this life-changing work.
🔗 Make your year-end gift today: https://fotcoh.org/?form=FUNTRKFPMRL

29/12/2025

👁️ Restoring sight does more than help someone see–it restores independence, education, and hope.

Vision Rising is part of FOTCOH’s commitment to meet every patient’s needs, from eye care to women’s health, dental, and chronic disease treatment.

⭐ When you give, you strengthen all of our care.
💰 Make your gift today: https://fotcoh.org/?form=FUNTRKFPMRL

28/12/2025

📊 The need is clear:

248 patients seen in 10 days
16 patients waiting for surgery
Hundreds more waiting for care

Vision Rising is already transforming lives–but we must act quickly to meet demand.

Your gift today fuels surgeries, clinics, and life-changing care.
💙 Give now: https://fotcoh.org/?form=FUNTRKFPMRL

25/12/2025

🎁 This holiday season, we’re reminded that the greatest gift is hope.

Because of your generosity, children and families in Haiti have access to clean water, medical care, education, and the chance for a healthier future.

🎄✨ As we celebrate with our loved ones, thank you for standing with those who need it most.

23/12/2025

🎉 Help us wish our Country Director, André Boyer, a happy birthday in the comments!

We are so grateful for all the hard work he puts into FOTCOH each and every day.

23/12/2025

❤️‍🩹 Healthcare isn’t a luxury–it’s a lifeline.

At FOTCOH, our medical team provides compassionate care to thousands of patients each year, meeting needs with dignity and love.

💙 Your support makes this possible.

19/12/2025

“Eye care is just as critical as diabetes or high blood pressure.” – André Boyer, FOTCOH Country Director

At FOTCOH, vision care is no longer optional–it’s essential.

Through Vision Rising, we’re restoring sight, dignity, and opportunity for patients who have waited far too long.

👁️ Help us continue this life-changing work.
💙 Donate today: https://fotcoh.org/?form=FUNTRKFPMRL

18/12/2025

💙 Because of supporters like you, something powerful is happening in Haiti.

For the first time, FOTCOH brought an ophthalmologist to Jacmel. In days, hundreds came seeking care–proof of how deeply this service is needed.

Now, we’re asking for your help to keep it going.

💙 Your gift today helps ensure no one is turned away.
💰 Donate now: https://fotcoh.org/?form=FUNTRKFPMRL

17/12/2025

👁️ For years, preventable blindness has gone untreated in Jacmel–not because solutions didn’t exist but because access didn’t.

There was no ophthalmologist. Travel was dangerous or unaffordable. So people waited. And waited.

Now, Vision Raising is changing that. In just 10 days, 248 people received eye care–and the need keeps growing.

💙 Your support helps us meet patients where they are.
🔗 Give today and help restore sight: https://fotcoh.org/?form=FUNTRKFPMRL