Empowering Communities

Mission Statement: To provide essential meals and health support services to elderly individuals with disabilities in Cotes -de-Fer, Haiti. Ensuring they live with dignity and improved quality of life.

Services Offered:

• Meal Distribution: Tailored, nutritious meals are provided three times a week,       specifically designed to meet the unique dietary needs of elderly       individuals with disabilities.
• Meal distribution: Provided door to door meal distribution to those who are to sick       or not able to make it to our local office, 
• Specialized Health Screenings: health check is adapted to accommodate the       specific needs of those with disabilities, focusing on prevention and       management of conditions exacerbated by disability and age.
• Accessibility-Focused Health Workshops: Workshops are designed to be accessible for       all participants, offering education on health management in the context       of disability.
• Referral and Coordination Services: The organization coordinates with local       healthcare providers to ensure that specialized medical needs are met and       that appropriate care is accessible.

Operational Model:

• Target Demographic: The focus is on elderly individuals with disabilities living      in Cotes-de-Fer, Haiti areas. where access to healthcare and nutritional      support is limited.
• Service Schedule: Services are provided on a structured schedule—Mondays,      Wednesdays, and Fridays—to maintain consistency and reliability in care      delivery.
• Volunteer and Staff Training: Volunteers and staff receive specific      training to handle the unique needs of elderly individuals with      disabilities, focusing on sensitivity, accessibility, and specialized care      protocols.

Funding and Sustainability:

• Sources of Funding: Funding is sourced from private donations specifically      earmarked for supporting disabled populations.
• Sustainability Strategies: The organization aims to build sustainable      practices by fostering partnerships with local businesses and other      non-profits, engaging in community fundraising events, and applying for      grants dedicated to disability support.

Impact Goals:

• Short-term Goals: Increase the reach to include more elderly individuals with      disabilities, enhance the nutritional quality of meals, and improve the accessibility      of health services.
• Long-term Goals: Establish permanent service centers equipped with      disability-friendly facilities and expand services to other regions with      similar needs.

Conclusion:

Le Foyer is committed to addressing the critical needs of elderly individuals with disabilities in Cotes-de-Fer. By providing nutritional support and health services, the organization strives to enhance the well-being and dignity of this vulnerable population, ensuring they receive the care and respect they deserve.