On Saturday, May 12th over 200 walkers and runners came out to support Konbit Sante and other organizations that work with Haitian partners to improve conditions in Haiti. It was a glorious day to enjoy Portland’s Back Cove Trail and then relax listening to Haitian music by DJ Harold Similien. Special thanks go to our...
Join Konbit Sante in the 3rd Annual Maine Walks for Haiti. This year we are excited to add a timed 5K race to the event. Run or Walk – it's a great opportunity for people of all ages to get involved with an international humanitarian cause and make a difference. Proceeds from the event benefit Konbit Sante, which works in...
In Haiti the majority of births take place at home with the assistance of traditional birth assistants (TBAs). TBAs are familiar members of the community and provide services at a cost that poor households can afford. TBAs, however, do not have the skills or equipment to manage complications when they arise. ...
CAP-HAITIAN, HAITI - Dr. Jean Dubé has been appointed Executive Director of the Justinian University Hospital in Cap-Haitien, Haiti. The change became official March 14 in a presentation by Dr. Gabriel Timothée, Director General of the Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP). Dr. Dubé replaces Mr....
About our name: In Haitian Creole, a konbit is a traditional Haitian method of working together to till your friends' fields as well as your own. Sante means health. So the name means "working together for health."