HERE - Global Birthing Home

Table of Contents
Letter from Our Executive Director
What We Do
Year in Review
Financials
Who We Are
List of 2014 Donors
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Letter from Our Executive Director
“Men anpil chay pa lou – Many hands make the load light.” My first thought when I hear this is of the many
supporters that MN has, particularly the individual contributors who provide 58% of our revenue, making the
load light for everyone dedicated to MN’s success. The staff here and in Haiti, the board of directors, our
partner organizations, and all donors benefit from the many hands working to ensure that healthy mothers
deliver healthy babies.
We witnessed many significant, positive changes in the tenth year at MN. We achieved a 100% indigenous,
Haitian staff with the addition of Mme. Rosena Baptiste as Director; a fee for service plan was implemented
with the guidance (and insistence) of local community leaders; a women’s group was founded with a focus on
sustainable livelihoods; and of course, we celebrated the tenth anniversary of the founding of MN both here in
the USA and in Haiti, where the founders, Drs. Betsy Wickstrom and Stan Shaffer were honored for their
vision, sacrifice, and service, with music, dancing, and a traditional Haitian feast.
As we look ahead into 2015 and beyond, ‘sustainability’ is our
focus, in the livelihoods of the MN community members, and
ultimately, for MN itself. MN’s local community has expressed
a desire for MN to achieve financial independence from foreign
donations, through economic development within our zone of
service, among other ideas. Global Birthing Home Foundation’s
resources can then be used to establish another need based
maternal health center in one of the many remaining
impoverished and underserved communities throughout Haiti
and the world.
With the support of our ‘many hands’ working together we can achieve this ambitious goal!
Jim Grant, Executive Director
What We Do
(The count following each service category represents total visits in 2014)
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Prenatal Care - 4,056
HIV/AIDS, STD Testing, Education & Treatment - 1,797 (tests)
Community Health Services (general health checkups & referrals to MN as
needed) - 3,919
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Women’s Reproductive Health - 16,115
Family Planning Services - 13,483
Post-Natal Check-Ups - 170
Well-Baby Check-Ups (including vaccinations) – 1,854
Economic & Community Development
A quote from the Director of Mason de Naissance in Torbeck, Haiti
“I like to work at MN because it is a humanitarian institution that allows me to put my experience and
knowledge to work supporting the most marginalized people in our community, in particular
impoverished, pregnant women. MN helps me strengthen my abilities in clinical and personnel
management in difficult situations, while providing the best possible care to our patients.”
– Mme. Rosena Baptiste, Directrice
Our operational model was designed to overcome barriers that prevented women from accessing quality
maternal health care. Over the past ten years, that model has been proven with a 0% maternal mortality
rate for births at MN, and an ever increasing volume of women seeking all of the maternal health care
services offered at MN. This was accomplished in a geographical area which was, at the start,
effectively cut off from professional, institutional care, and impoverished even by Haitian standards.
Under Rosena Baptiste’s direction, MN is moving toward full, permanent licensure with MSPP, building
on our already strong relationship with that agency - another important step on the road to sustainability.
Haiti may still be the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, and its maternal mortality rate is still
one of the highest in the world, but those numbers are improving, and MN is a driving force at the center
of positive change in the community it serves.
The Year in Review
February
Maison de Naissance (MN) welcomed Rosena Baptiste as the new
Director, achieving the goal of a 100% Haitian staff. Ms. Baptiste has
an extensive knowledge of health barriers within Haiti, in addition to
being dedicated to improving the quality of life for Haitian families.
She brings an essential local perspective that has strengthened MN’s
ties with community leaders, and with the Haitian Ministry of Health.
These are significant steps for MN towards a fully sustainable model
where trained and educated staff members operate with a clear
understanding of local values and needs.
L to R: Betsy Wickstrom, Maxine Brenner, RN,
Daphnee Boncoeur and Rose Calixte,
translators, Jim Grant & Rosena Baptiste.
May
The Truman State University (TSU) GlobeMed Team made their 3rd
annual trip to MN to continue a vaccination and infant mortality
community survey that was started by the first TSU team to visit in
2012. On May 11th, the GlobeMed group joined a Mother’s Day
celebration at MN with local community members and leaders. The
party that ensued honored mothers, staff and supporters with speeches,
dancing, a Mothers’ Day cake and very welcome cold beverages.
June
The TSU GlobeMed Team applauds a
performance at the 2014 Mothers’ Day
celebration.
Dr. Carol Hogue, President of Global Birthing Home
Foundation, and Guy Montes, GBHF board member, visited
the Rev. Dr. Frantz Casseus (a Haitian GBHF board
member), leaders of Torbeck, and Mme. Baptiste at MN.
They discussed the local community's drive toward
independence in providing basic services for their people,
and Mme. Baptiste's plans to develop women's
entrepreneurial groups.
GBHF President, Carol Hogue (right center) at
MN in June to discuss sustainability options for
the community and MN
July
MN initiated a new fee-for-service model, adopted at the insistence of the local community leaders as a step
towards independence from donor supported operations (but with the continuation of MN's commitment that no
one will be denied service if they cannot afford to pay the fee). In the first three months, $4500 had been raised
from these fees, while clinical volumes increased. A total of $7,518 in fee revenue was earned in 2014.
October
In early October a new sustainable livelihood project titled ‘World
Wear’ was initiated by Cheryl Pleasant, a friend of co-founder
Stan Shaffer. World Wear empowers women in the MN
community by teaching them how to craft jewelry and souvenir
logo apparel to sell in the market. World Wear embodies a new
strategic goal of economic and community development that
GBHF is helping to facilitate. In this initial trip, eight women
learned these skills, establishing a foundation for this inspiring
mission for economic independence.
Dr. Betsy Wickstrom (left center) and Cheryl
Pleasant (center) assisting women as they learn
to make jewelry for World Wear, an economic
development initiative supported by MN.
On October 5th, MN celebrated the 10th Anniversary of its
opening. Attendees included MSPP and other local
government officials, Episcopal clergy members, founders
Dr. Betsy Wickstrom and Dr. Stan Shaffer, Executive
Director Jim Grant, and Board Member Dr. Beth Mulvihill, in
addition to almost 200 local community members. The event
began with a celebration of the Eucharist, followed by
speeches from local political leaders, members of the clergy,
and MN Director Rosena Baptiste. The evening’s
entertainment included performances by a song and dance
troupe, skits about the need for professional health care, and a
choir consisting of MN staff members. An award ceremony
honored the founders and other individuals who helped
to R: Stan Shaffer, Jim Grant, Cheryl Pleasant,
establish MN in 2004, and acknowledged long-term staff. The LMaxine
Brenner (RN), and Betsy Wickstrom
attended the 10th anniversary celebration at MN.
excitement surrounding the anniversary was infectious, and
shared by everyone.
Back in Kansas City on October 19, we celebrated the 10th Anniversary
of MN at Aixois Bistro. The restaurant was packed with over 100
guests including six from Haiti: Rosena Baptiste, Jean Fresnel Louis
(MN community health supervisor) and clergy members Bishop
Duracin, Pere Casseus, Pere Ajax, and Pere Cole (founding priest at
MN). Delicious French cuisine was prepared by owner/Chef Emmanuel
Langlade, with champagne and wine to toast the event, rejoicing in 10
years of healthy mothers and healthy babies.
November
The Strategic Plan utilizes MN's electronic medical records (EMR) to improve clinical services. Towards this
goal, Dr. Ruby Kaul visited MN in November, installing work stations for all clinic activities and teaching basic
epidemiologic methods. Cheryl Pleasant returned to MN in the first week of November to continue educating and
empowering women in her World Wear initiative.
Financials
2014 Revenue
U.S.
Foundations &
Partner Orgs,
32%
Individual Gifts,
58%
MSPP/PEPFAR
(in-kind), 10%
= $318,288
2014 Expenses
Management &
General 17%
Development &
Communications 1%
Programs 82%
*Excess expenses incurred in 2014 were paid in 2015.
= $341,686*
Who We Are
Global Birthing Home Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit charity, operates MN as a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Haiti
(Eglise Episcopale d’Haiti [EEH]). EEH owns MN’s grounds, building, and equipment, all of which have been purchased
through generous donations to GBHF and its predecessor, Maison de Naissance Foundation. GBHF shares local oversight of
operations with EEH and is responsible for fundraising to support all programs and administrative operations.
Co-Founders of Maison de Naissance
Global Birthing Home Foundation Staff
Board of Directors
Pere Frantz Casseus, PhD
Evelina Swartzman, MD
Lynn Hogue, PhD, JD
Beth H. K. Mulvihill, D.O., FACOG
Margaret McCann, PhD
Dr. Elizabeth Wickstrom & Dr. Stan Shaffer
Carol Hogue, PhD, MPH, President
Elizabeth Wickstrom, MD, FACOG, Vice President
Guy Montes, Treasurer
Cindy Obenhaus, RN
Jim Grant, Executive Director
Maison de Naissance Staff
Rosena Baptiste, Director
Beatrice Lotin, Midwife
Rose Guerline Cesar, Auxiliary
Marie Yolaine Cius, Auxiliary
Fanelise Boisrond, Auxiliary
Marie Osseline Gerard, Auxiliary
Marie Alourde Altema, Auxiliary Midwife
Margarette Medela, Auxiliary Midwife
Herold Thervil, Accountant
Pierre Carly Cherestal, Ambulance Driver
Jean Pierraud Vital, Ambulance Driver
Pierre Rochelin Fleurant, Facilities Manager
Fednor Berlus, Security Guard
Dieudinor Michaud, Security Guard
Lucner Louis, Security Guard
Mie Marilene Guillaume, Custodian
Nicole Joseph, Custodian
Marie Denise Prospere, Custodian
Sylvestre Ketline Salomon, Pharmacy Clerk
Merline Guerrier, Laundry Attendant
Jean Fresnel Louis, Community Health Supervisor
Perpetue Jean Claude, Community Health Worker
Mie Rosenie Sainte Paul, Community Health Worker
Louna Julien, Community Health Worker
Jean Irel Josil, Community Health Worker
Enel Henry, Community Health Worker
Affiliations & Partners
We gratefully acknowledge the support of our partners in the USA and Haiti.
Episcopal Diocese of Haiti (Eglise Episcopale d’Haiti [EEH]). Reverend Alphonse, MN community priest; Reverend Dr.
Frantz Casseus, Ordinary to the Bishop, South District, Diocesan Liaison and GBHF board member
Children’s Medical Mission of Haiti
Mercy and Truth Medical Missions
The E. Grey Diamond MD Program in International Medicine of the
University of Missouri – Kansas City, School of Medicine
The Episcopal Diocese of West Missouri
The Haitian Episcopal Learning Partnerships (HELP) Foundation
St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City, MO
GlobeMed Chapter of Truman State University
Direct Relief International
AmeriCares
Hope for Haiti
Midwives for Haiti
President’s Emergency Plan Fund for Aids Relief (PEPFAR)
Ministère de la Santé Publique et de la Population (MSPP; Haitian Ministry of Public Health and Population)
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR 2014 DONORS!
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Phil and Jeanie Beyer
$20,001 - $50,000
The Hodgdon Family Fund
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Kiersznowski Family Charitable Trust
$50,001 - $100,000
John and Elizabeth Wickstrom
*Names highlight in red are recurring donors and are the cornerstone of a sustainable operation.