The hands behind the mission
The founders, volunteers, and donors making Hands United Against Poverty's work in Haiti possible.
The SMILE
Our Founder is holding a little boy during a back-to-school drive in Haiti. The little boy was too short for the photograph to capture, but the bond they shared at that moment — and the smile — are unforgettable.
Our Staff and Volunteers
When the earthquake hit Haiti last August, we knew that the majority of people were in the streets and had no access to a home-cooked meal. Thanks to our amazing volunteers and staff, we were able to get on the ground in a short time, serving hot meals to people in need.
Our Donors — Thank You!!!
Where Fabiola Goes, Hope Follows — and with your generous donations, that hope becomes reality. You are true angels on earth, and the miracles you make possible mean everything.
Stories from the work
Field updates, reflections, and voices from the communities we walk with.
A Lifeline When It Matters Most
Through our Healthcare Sponsoring Program, we sit with the sick, the vulnerable, and the forgotten — bringing medication and hope directly into hospital rooms across Haiti.
48 Hours Earthquake Relief — Aux Cayes, Haiti
When the earth shook and Aux Cayes was left in rubble, Hands United Against Poverty didn't wait. Within 48 hours, our team was on the ground.
She's Going to Graduate — Education Sponsorship Program
She had done everything right — studied hard, showed up, never gave up — but the bill stood between her and her diploma. Then everything changed.
The Hospital Room — Healthcare Sponsoring Program
Nine days in a hospital, a mother who hadn't left her son's side, and a bill she couldn't pay — until we walked through the door.
Her Own Business — Small Business Grants in Rural Haiti
In a remote village far from any spotlight, a mother of three received a small grant — and with it, the means to feed her children with her own hands.
Why I Fight: A Founder's Letter to Haiti
People ask me, "Why?" all the time. Why travel to Haiti so frequently? Here is my honest answer.
Education Changes Everything
At Hands United Against Poverty, we believe every child deserves a fighting chance — and education is that chance. In Haiti, where opportunity is scarce and hardship is constant, a classroom becomes a lifeline. The transformation you see in this child's photos tells the whole story. From survival to stability. From uncertainty to confidence. When we show up for these kids — with resources, support, and belief in their potential — everything changes. Education doesn't just teach children to read and write. It gives them dignity, hope, and a future they can build with their own hands. That's why we show up. That's why it matters. That's why *we don't stop.*
Looking Back at 2025: Our Year in Numbers
Programs reached, families served, and the lessons we're carrying into the year ahead.
Haitian Independence Day / New Year Celebration
Every January 1st, Haitians around the world gather around a bowl of Soup Joumou to celebrate freedom. Here's how HUAP carried that tradition into our communities this year.
The Soup She Almost Didn't Have — New Year's in Haiti
In Haitian culture, New Year's soup is everything. For one young pregnant mother, this year's bowl meant more than a meal — it meant celebration restored.
Hands United Against Poverty — Haiti Christmas Story
This Christmas, smiles said everything words couldn't. Our volunteers brought toys — and joy — to children in Haiti.
From Boston to Port-au-Prince: How Volunteers Power Our Mission
You don't have to travel to Haiti to make an impact. Here's how our Massachusetts volunteers are moving the mission forward every week.