Thanks to the hard work of Ferdinand Louis Juste, a trained community health worker, and his brother, Calixte, the isolated mountain community of Demier continues to do well. Demier is home to hundreds of people but lacks formal infrastructure other than walking paths up and down the mountains connecting homes, church, and one school. Accessing Demier requires a 3-hour hike up a mountain from a trailhead that is only accessible after a 45-minute motorbike ride from the closest city, Leogane. As one might imagine, these circumstances make it nearly impossible for residents of Demier to have access to regular healthcare.
Thankfully, Ferdinand and Calixte help fill the gap. For 23 years, Healing Art Missions has worked with them to provide vaccines, basic public health, and first aid for the community.
Ferdinand sent photos of a recent vaccination clinic that we’d like to share with you. (Ferdinand is pictured in the blue shirt and with the vaccine cooler in the photos.)
Healing Art Missions remains committed to being a partner to the people of Demier and is grateful to Ferdinand and Calixte for the dedication and care they bring to their work.