Haiti Rising: Tales from the Second Mile

In Her Shoes 2024: Francesca's Story

Every day, more and more Haitians are being displaced from their homes in the capital of Port-au-Prince. Families are being forced to move further North, if not out of the country completely, to escape violence incited by gangs that still have control of Haiti's capital. Those who haven't been displaced are still highly affected by the ongoing conflict in the South. Many healthcare workers have left the country, leaving those left behind with even fewer resources to care for themselves and their families.  This is the story of Franchesca, a woman who made it to our Birth Center (primarily on foot) only hours before bringing her daughter into the world. You will learn how Second Mile Haiti still shows up for women and children in Haiti, despite the challenges.  👉 Get more stories like Francesca's sent directly to your inbox by signing up for our newsletters [https://www.secondmilehaiti.org/news]! Learn more about the ways that we help families in Haiti create sustainability for their lives by visiting our website. [https://www.secondmilehaiti.org/] Content warning: Maternal Mortality, Infant & Child Mortality, Discussion of pregnancy, labor, & birth * Download, Subscribe, Rate & Review to support Haiti Rising: Tales from the Second Mile. * This story is shared with the written permission of those involved.

Episode 1: In Her Shoes; Paulette's Story

A young Haitian family takes charge of their future... or as much as one can during the current socio-political climate in Haiti. Gangs control the capital, the border between Haiti and the Dominican Republic remains closed due to disputes between the two countries, and every day residents of Haiti are applying for visas to leave Haiti, hoping to leave the danger and chaos behind.  Meanwhile, there are young women like Paulette who have no one to send for them and are taking their chances in the northern city of Cap Haitien.  Content warning: Infertility, Pregnancy, Labor & Birth, Maternal mortality ***Download, Subscribe, Rate & Review to support Haiti Rising: Tales from the Second Mile!*** This story is shared with the written permission of those involved.