
Art Class in La Vallée de Jacmel
 
Art Class in La Vallée de Jacmel
 
About Us
Association Haitienne de Developpement Humain (AHDH) is a 501 (c) 3 Non-Profit founded in November 1986 to promote the betterment of the Haitian people through humanitarian programs that focus on healthcare, culture, and development in Haiti and Louisiana. A group of committed Haitians living in New Orleans, Louisiana, created AHDH. They have pooled their professional, intellectual, economic, and cultural resources for the betterment of Haiti. AHDH also aims to share Haitian cultural heritage with Louisiana residents by celebrating Haitian culture and creating events around the themes of Haitian history, art, theater, film, radio, and celebrations.
Along our journey, we have been colaborating with other non-profits such as Coude-à-Coude pour le Dévelopement Valléen (CODEVA), a Haitian Non-Government Organization (NGO) and its sister organization, Fraternité Valléenne, based in the United States.
Why We Serve
For too long, statistics have stigmatized the first independent Black Republic without any substantial improvement. In the Western Hemisphere, Haiti still has:
- The lowest income per capita ($240)
- The highest illiteracy rate (76%)
- The highest infant mortality (130/1000 live births)
- 60% have no access to health care & a life expectancy of 48 years
With AHDH you can enjoy cultural exchanges, educational activities, and the opportunity to go on missions with AHDH while associating with and contributing to our causes.

CODEVA’s Founding Philosophy
About Us
Association Haitienne de Developpement Humain (AHDH) is a 501 (c) 3 Non-Profit founded in November 1986 to promote the betterment of the Haitian people through humanitarian programs that focus on healthcare, culture, and development in Haiti and Louisiana. A group of committed Haitians living in New Orleans, Louisiana, created AHDH. They have pooled their professional, intellectual, economic, and cultural resources for the betterment of Haiti. AHDH also aims to share Haitian cultural heritage with Louisiana residents by celebrating Haitian culture and creating events around the themes of Haitian history, art, theater, film, radio, and celebrations.
Along our journey, we have been colaborating with other Non-Profits such as Coude-à-Coude pour le Dévelopement Valléen (CODEVA), a Haitian Non-Government Organization (NGO) and its sister organization, Fraternité Valléenne, based in the United States.
Why We Serve
For too long, statistics have stigmatized the first independent Black Republic without any substantial improvement. In the Western Hemisphere, Haiti still has:
- The lowest income per capita ($240)
- The highest illiteracy rate (76%)
- The highest infant mortality (130/1000 live births)
- 60% have no access to health care & a life expectancy of 48 years
With AHDH you can enjoy cultural exchanges, educational activities and the opportunity to go on missions with AHDH while associating with and contributing to our causes.

CODEVA’s Founding Philosophy

Key Members
Executive Committee:
- Fenelle Guillaume, President
- Jacqueline Simon, Vice-President
- Charles René, M.D., Treasurer
- Elsie Bouchette, Secretary
Members-at-Large:
- Patrick Roumer, M.D.
- Yvelyne Germain-McCarthy, PhD.
- Sylvain Francois, PhD
- Carolle Jean-Murat, M.D.
- Nicole Vincent-Michael, M.D.
- Sandra Birdsall-René, R.N.
- Patrick Valme, Marketing Director
Past-Presidents:
- Ludner Confident, M.D.
- Farère Dyer, M.D.
- Charles René, M.D.
- Yvelyne Germain-McCarthy, PhD.

Executive Committee:
- Fenelle Guillaume, President
- Jacqueline Simon, Vice-President
- Charles René, M.D., Treasurer
- Elsie Bouchette, Secretary
Members-at-Large:
- Patrick Roumer, M.D.
- Yvelyne Germain-McCarthy, PhD.
- Sylvain Francois, PhD
- Carolle Jean-Murat, M.D.
- Nicole Vincent-Michael, M.D.
- Sandra Birdsall-René, R.N.
- Alix Bouchette, M.D
- Patrick Valme, Marketing Director
Past-Presidents:
- Ludner Confident, M.D.
- Farère Dyer, M.D.
- Charles René, M.D.
- Yvelyne Germain-McCarthy, PhD.

Making a Difference for Over 30 Years
Because when we each give just a little, together we make a big change
Making a Difference for Over 30 Years
Because when we each give just a little, together we make a big change