Your generous donation helps to save and change lives every day.
Your charitable investment will go toward ongoing global relief to care for the underserved and vulnerable people of this community. As a member of this medical mission team, you will elevate the long-term impact of sustainable, capacity-building efforts that improve the health, wellness, and quality of life of those most in need.
Overview
The Need
International Medical Relief supported Haiti after the massive 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck the island nation back in 2010, where more than 220,000 people were killed and over 1.5 million people were displaced from their homes resulting in an increase in vulnerability to more humanitarian crises. Also, there was another earthquake with a 5.9 magnitude in 2018, which further impeded on Haiti’s ability to build their health care system.
You and the rest of the volunteer team will work in a unique urban environment to educate locals on how to stay healthy and how to care for their loved ones. Together, we will treat a wide variety of acute and chronic illnesses, including cholera, tuberculosis, malaria, acute illnesses, infectious disease, and diarrheal disease. Also, you will treat lesser-known tropical diseases, including leishmaniasis, leptospirosis, and lymphatic filariasis. Your team may also treat large wounds from motor vehicle accidents.
In addition to medical care and education, one of the main focuses of this mission is dentistry. Another focus of this mission is the health of women and children. These at-risk populations battle sexually transmitted diseases, pre-eclampsia, malnourishment, parasitic infections, and domestic violence.
Our Work
IMR first traveled to Haiti in 2010 after the devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake. Since 2019, IMR has deployed 1,781 volunteers and staff and served over 62,000 patients. IMR was able to provide surgical and disaster relief, and now we have expanded our efforts towards preventative work and providing help for acute illnesses. IMR provides at least five days of full clinic to over 25 different communities. IMR continues to provide community health training, medical treatments, medical supplies and equipment, and clinic operations. IMR has built strong ties towards the community and our partners are able to provide translators as well as Haitian doctors, dentists, and nurses during each of the clinics. By partnering with the and training with community health workers, IMR is able to assist in the process of increasing Haiti’s own capacity of care.
One of Haiti’s largest obstacles is providing their community with basic care due to their lack of human resources. Large numbers of foreign health professionals are needed to cover Haiti’s health care shortage, but also to provide training to the native health care workers in order to improve and sustain the health of the community. IMR continues to achieve this goal by quickly responding to disasters, but also providing long-term sustainable care due to our emphasis on education and the partnerships we have created during our time serving in Haiti.
With diligent planning and preparation, IMR is dedicated to ensuring that specific goals are met on our missions, each in correlation to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 3, 6, and 17.
IMR works to elevate vulnerable populations through shoulder-to-shoulder care with our local partners, creating workforce density, and a cadre of future healthcare and public health leaders in association to UNSDG 3: Good Health & Wellbeing.
Our medical mission teams also work toward UNSDG 6: Clean Water & Sanitation by supporting and strengthening the participation of local communities in improving their water quality, and installing water filtration systems that supply communities with clean drinking water and providing education on hydration and hygiene.
In correlation with UNSDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, our organization works in collaboration and at the request of local hosts where we are under their direct influence and affluence. IMR never goes into a country without a formal invitation where there is a great community need for medical or dental care, and health education.
This Mission
The International Medical Relief (IMR) team needs your assistance as we continue to help the Haitian people improve their quality of life and restore a sense of normality. Haiti’s capital city, Port-au-Prince, exudes an incredible, diverse culture, where the people are proud.
The Haitian culture is incredible and diverse, with much strength and resolve. Come join IMR as we return to work with our Haitian partners and further build our bond with this beautiful population.
Lodging/Transportation
The team will stay in modest, comfortable accommodations. The primary hotel compound is gated, has private security, a wonderful restaurant, air conditioning, and a pool. Haiti is an excellent trip choice for families with younger children because of the accommodations. Modern buses or vans will transport the team to clinics each day. Small, open Jeeps will occasionally transport the team to smaller villages.
Highlights
The highlight of your time in Haiti is in clinic! You will talk about the vibrant and boisterous crowds, significant needs of your patients, and the opportunity to make a difference upon your return home. Haiti is a place you won’t forget easily.
On your free day, there is ample shopping — hammered tin, beautiful paintings, edgy paper mâché vases, and lovely small carvings — from all over Haiti and the Caribbean. The shopping itself is exciting with rapid-fire bargaining and friendly competition among the sellers. Join IMR for a remarkable experience, a mere two and a half hours from the coast of Florida.
Extend Your Stay
Since you’re journeying across the globe, have you considered extending your stay to visit the nearby beautiful Dominican Republic? Join International Medical Relief on an exclusive trip extension provided by our partner, Worldwide Navigators!
- Visit the lush, tropical park, Los Tres Ojos National Park in Santo Domingo
- Get ready for adventure on a catamaran sailboat excursion along the Bávaro coast
- Enjoy a Segway tour through lush forest trails and freshwater lagoons
Click here to view the itinerary!
Ready for the adventure? Connect with Worldwide Navigators today!
Itinerary at a Glance
Arrivals
Clinic
Clinic
Training Day
Clinic
Clinic
Departures
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Sustainable Impact
Your Journey
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Full Itinerary
This itinerary is subject to change without notice.
You will need to arrange your flight destination to be Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP) in Port-au-Prince. If you need assistance booking flights, please contact Worldwide Navigators, our preferred travel agency, at travel@worldwidenavigators.com. You may also choose to arrange transportation from the airport to your accommodation, which you may purchase from within your portal under Trip Add-Ons.
Arrivals
You and the team will fly into the Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP). Upon arrival, your team will head to your nearby hotel where you can check into your rooms and enjoy a welcome dinner.
Meals: Dinner,
Clinic
Wake up early for breakfast at your hotel then depart for clinic! You can expect a high patient load in Haiti. You will work in Port-au-Prince and surrounding communities, including some of the mountain villages.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
Clinic
Our teams average more than 1500 patients on each trip and see many tropical diseases including leishmaniasis, leptospirosis, lymphatic filariasis, and many large acute and chronic wounds. We also treat many acute illnesses, infections, and motor vehicle accidents.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
Training Day
After two full days of clinic, you will participate in our training day. You and your team will provide training for local healthcare providers to continue IMR’s long-term, sustainable education efforts. Education is as important as medical and dental care for our patients. Each clinic includes basic health education according to the specialties and skills of the IMR volunteers, as well as the needs of the local people. When communities become empowered to take health and wellness issues into their own hands, they become self-sufficient. IMR provides learning opportunities for the local communities through classes and hands-on learning to sustain their well-being beyond our visit.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
Clinic
Women are particularly at risk in Haiti, with sexually transmitted diseases, personal violence, and pre-eclampsia common. Children are often malnourished, covered with scabies, and infected with parasites.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
Clinic
Dental care is one of the greatest needs in our patients. We frequently partner with local medical and dental students and recent graduates to share knowledge and provide follow-up for our patients. After clinic, you’ll head back to your hotel for dinner and debriefing.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
Departures
On your last day in Haiti, you will enjoy one final breakfast with your team. If you purchased your airport transfer through IMR, transportation will be provided throughout the day to ensure you are at the airport at least three hours prior to your departing flight for check-in.
Meals: Breakfast,
Your Journey
Clinic Photos
Extension Photos
Extensions
Since you’re journeying across the globe, have you considered extending your stay to visit the nearby beautiful Dominican Republic? Join International Medical Relief on an exclusive trip extension provided by our partner, Worldwide Navigators!
- Visit the lush, tropical park, Los Tres Ojos National Park in Santo Domingo
- Get ready for adventure on a catamaran sailboat excursion along the Bávaro coast
- Enjoy a Segway tour through lush forest trails and freshwater lagoons
Click here to view the itinerary!
Ready for the adventure? Connect with Worldwide Navigators today!
Minimum Donation
Your generous donation of $2350 will go toward the ongoing global relief to care for the underserved and vulnerable people of this community. As a member of this medical mission team, you will elevate the long-term impact of sustainable, capacity-building efforts that improve the health, wellness, and quality of life of those most in need. A small portion of your donation includes:
- Clinic supplies and medications for patients
- Clinic participation
- Transportation, accommodations, and meals as outlined in the itinerary
Donation Payment Deadlines
$2150 due by October 23, 2023
$2350 due by December 24, 2023
Early Bird Savings Opportunity
To be eligible, the participant must upload ALL your required documents and forms, sign their liability form and make your 50% donation including your $35 application fee by October 23, 2023. This savings opportunity does not apply to disaster relief missions.
Featured Enhancements
**To purchase any of the above Featured Enhancements for your mission, please contact our office at office@imrus.org or call at (970) 635-0110.
Your Donation to IMR for Your Mission Cost Includes:
All group costs from the time you arrive at the team meeting point in country until you separate from the team or when the team arrives at the departure airport, including:
- Transportation
- Lodging
- Costs associated with the clinic
- Food
- Tips for services provided to the IMR team
- All logistics, including translation services and security as needed
Additional Costs That You Are Responsible For:
All group costs from the time you arrive at the team meeting point in country until you separate from the team or when the team arrives at the departure airport, including:
- International and Domestic flights to the country.
- Passport fees, visa fees, and transit fees, including baggage or overnight accommodations/meals while in transit
- Required or recommended insurance
- Vaccinations and medications common for travel
- Spending money for souvenirs and personal purchases
- Required or desired mission supplies, personal equipment, or small gifts for the special people you meet
- Any lodging, meals, and transportation outside of the scheduled team mission, payable at the time of service to the local vendor
- COVID-related fees such as testing, vaccinations, and quarantines as required by in-country arrival/departure or USA arrival/departure
- Each team member is responsible for carrying medical supplies for the deployment. All fees associated with transport are the responsibility of the volunteer.
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