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Are you interested in traveling to Pignon, Haiti with Promise for Haiti?

Before you begin your journey, you must watch our brief orientation video. This important video outlines what to expect, how to prepare, and how you can serve effectively and respectfully during your time in Haiti.

Promise for Haiti coordinates medical mission organizations, church mission teams, professional volunteers, and training groups for short-term trips, and we also support arrangements for longer-term stays.

After watching the video, the next step is to contact our Travel Coordinator to begin your application process for a missionary trip to Pignon.

“Your Essential Travel Video – Watch Before You Go!”

Enter into a life-changing experience by volunteering in Haiti.

A typical trip lasts for roughly a week and can take many shapes and forms. From working in the Hospital Bienfaisance, hosting a Vacation Bible School, or working at our schools, a trip can open your team’s eyes to a new culture and give the opportunity to serve our neighbors in Haiti! 

If you or your team are interested in serving alongside our Haitian partners at Hospital Bienfaisance, we invite you to contact our Travel Coordinator. Please include a summary of your group’s background, mission objectives, and any questions or project ideas you may have.

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Ways to Serve

Medical Missions with Promise for Haiti

Promise for Haiti supports Hospital Bienfaisance and its network of clinics, health agents, a cholera clinic, and a maternity house by providing resources, volunteers, and medical training for Haitian healthcare staff.

The hospital features two air-conditioned operating rooms with telemedicine capabilities for teaching. Visiting medical teams serve year-round in specialties such as general surgery, OB/GYN, orthopedics, urology, ENT, and cardiology (including pacemaker implants). A new primary care program is expanding access to routine care in rural communities.

We also operate a strong dental program, serving the local population and all elementary students annually.

Additional specialties and training teams, including nursing education, are welcome. Teams are encouraged to bring surgical supplies and help offset fuel and staffing costs during their stay.

Supporting Education in Pignon

Education plays a key role in shaping the future of Pignon and Haiti. Promise for Haiti supports nine elementary schools, helping over 2,000 students every year. Since all schools in Haiti—public or private—require tuition, support of donors is crucial for students to receive the education they need to succeed.

We follow a Christian curriculum, preparing students well for their next steps in education.

Mission teams often visit to work alongside our educators during school breaks, helping improve teaching methods or taking part in fun, hands-on projects with the students.

Evangelism & Spiritual Support

As a non-denominational Christian mission, Promise for Haiti is committed to supporting the work of local churches in Pignon, regardless of denomination. We have constructed a chapel on the hospital grounds, offering a serene space for families to pray and reflect during their loved ones’ time at the hospital.

Mission teams are welcome to serve in various capacities, including offering prayers for patients and families, visiting rural communities supported through health development accounts, and addressing the spiritual needs of individuals in these areas. Additionally, teams may minister to the sick at Hospital Bienfaisance or collaborate with local churches to provide teaching and support to both clergy and lay members.

Work Projects in Pignon

Promise for Haiti supports a variety of projects in and around Pignon, focusing on the Hospital Bienfaisance, the 190-acre farm, water projects, and the education system. Teams engage in a range of construction and maintenance tasks, from building and painting to general upkeep of our facilities.

Our current project needs include (but are not limited to):

  • Continued construction of the solar energy system for independence from fossil fuels

  • School maintenance

  • Hospital and dormitory maintenance

  • Farm and agronomy projects

  • Completion of the Meredith School

  • Construction of new kitchens for schools

  • Development of playgrounds for schools

Travel Logistics

We want to ensure you’re fully prepared for your volunteer experience. Please explore the resources available on our Travel Logistics page, and if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact our Travel Coordinator.

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