Serving Developing Countries through Trauma Care and Relief

(2023 Applications Coming Soon)

Providing a culturally competent trauma assessment and intervention training for professionals in Haiti. Working with Haitian medical providers, teachers, and religious leaders to challenge stigmas associated with mental health, and build a comprehensive system of psycho-social support in Haiti. 

The project coordinates with university faculty and students, community leaders, and agencies in the U.S., in a collaborative international trauma research and clinical training program; providing mental health training focusing on the pathways to care, barriers to treatment, and engagement strategies that influence service usage. 

As a continuation, the training has two parts: Part 1 includes a train the trainer instruction, followed by Part 2, a mental health training and town hall meetings co-led by graduates of the train the trainer instruction program. 

The project also involves community activities such as a sexual abuse workshop for teens, and a holiday party for over 500 children.

We are accepting financial contributions and in-kind gifts for our 2023 mission.

As you may have heard, on Wed. July 7, 2021, the President of Haiti, Jovenel Moïse was assassinated in his home, and his wife was left in critical condition. Haiti also experienced several earthquakes (including 2010 and 2021) along with ongoing political turmoil. We, at Global Trauma Research (GTR), have been working in Haiti for over 10 years; therefore, please note, that our past trained participants stand ready to assist their community.

Also know, there is support in Haiti! If you or anyone you know are living in Haiti and in need of psychological aid, please share Haitian Psychological Association’s mental health hotline, "2919-9000,” or visit our resources page.