Building a brighter future for the youth in rural Bois Tombé, Haiti
Friends of Haiti in New York (FOHNY) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to assist impoverished families in rural Haiti.
What started as a group of volunteers building a primary school has grown into an organization that strives to address all of the multi-faceted needs of the community of Bois Tombe, Haiti.
Changing the world is possible. We’ve done it before.
Our leadership team bring years of experience to bear on the greatest challenge of our time. We’re results driven, with a proven record of previous successes.
Ready to take the next step?
This is a movement of billions. Whether you’re most comfortable contributing time to help achieve our advocacy goals, money to help us grow, or energy to put political pressure on our governments to change, we need you on our team.
Building a new sustainable Haiti
In 2007, the first seed was planted when 60 children gathered under a tarp as a make-shift primary school. Two years later, thanks to a $15,000 donation from the Spanish government, we were able to build a solid structure with four classrooms.
Our latest initiatives
Ready to help? Donate to one of our many initiatives. Your support will go towards providing aid for the school, health clinic and the community of Bois Tombé, Haiti.
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Coming Soon! Haitian Art Store
“If you want your checkbook to follow your heart, make a donation to those doing the work you support.”
— Donna Brazile
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