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Maison De Naissance: A Beacon of Hope in Turbulent Times
Haiti is currently experiencing the worst political and civil unrest in recent memory, and the entire country has been at a standstill for weeks. Hospitals, schools, banks and most businesses Read More
Courage in the Face of Adversity
The following story is a first hand account of the experiences of a staff member at Maison de Naissance during nationwide protests last November and February. "My name is Christanaelle Lemorin, and Read More
Maison de Naissance in the news, with an interview of founder Dr. Betsy Wickstrom
Published in the Kansas City Star: JoCo nonprofit supplies healthcare, support to Haitian moms and babies By Anne Marie Hunter, Special to The Olathe News, January 05, 2019 11:25 AM For thousands Read More
New Landcruiser Ambulance Arrives at Maison de Naissance
Many of you may recall our 2017 appeal to purchase a new Toyota Landcruiser ambulance. Finally, after almost nine months in customs, it was delivered to Maison de Naissance this June. A celebratory Read More
Moms and babies deserve quality healthcare regardless of where they call home!
In the most underserved area, there is excellent maternal care. By Janice Taylor, Development Director Global Birthing Home Foundation Over thirty years ago, my two daughters were born in an Read More
Reflections on Mother’s Day at Maison de Naissance
Mother’s Day in the USA is a particularly special holiday, in that it is not actually an official holiday, but rather a holiday of choice, when all of us agree our moms deserve a holiday from their Read More
Hurricanes, Earthquakes, and Building with Dirt
Haiti is regularly battered by tropical storms, floods and powerful earthquakes. Jim Grant, our Executive Director, traveled to Haiti in December with 2 professors and 6 students from the Kansas Read More
Dr. Betsy Wickstrom honored as Local Hero
Kansas City's Business Magazine, Ingram's, named Dr. Betsy Wickstrom as one of eight local heroes in their December Philanthropy Industry Outlook edition. Local heroes have distinguished themselves Read More
“Helping Babies Breathe” Training in Action at Maison de Naissance
Imene Rigueur is the newest midwife at Maison de Naissance, and she often works the night shift. Fortunately, she was well prepared to practice her midwifery skills on the night of Oct 11th through Read More