CHI 360 Anniversary Gala: A Benefit for Haiti

The 360º Gala is CHI's most important fundraiser of the year! It is a time to gather in reflection and celebration of our work over the year, and to honor our staff and partners in Haiti, as well as those in the US who have helped us carry out our mission. After 2 years of virtual events, in 2022, we are so excited to be back in person and celebrating our 10-year anniversary in Iowa City! You can participate from home or from our live event! Thank you for supporting CHI's life-saving work in Haiti.

The Community Health Initiative, Haiti, (CHI, Haiti) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2012 by American doctors Chris Buresh and Josh White, friends since medical school. With their passion for global health and combined 14 years of work in Haiti, the two started CHI to partner with local communities in Arcahaie, Haiti, to address the pressing health needs as identified by the communities. To the doctors’ surprise, when asked about their most urgent request, the community asked for a road! As a healthcare organization, building a road seemed an unusual first project, but as we worked alongside the community members building the road, we began to learn the important reasons for the request, and how it actually was connected to health. This first lesson has informed our approach: listening deeply, setting aside our own priorities, and truly learning how to work in solidarity with our Haitian partners. We envision a day when all babies are born with a skilled birth attendant present, no child suffers from malnutrition, people no longer die of diarrhea or pneumonia, and chronic diseases are identified and treated using local expertise in Haiti.

The 360º Gala is CHI's most important fundraiser of the year! It is a time to gather in reflection and celebration of our work over the year, and to honor our staff and partners in Haiti, as well as those in the US who have helped us carry out our mission. After 2 years of virtual events, in 2022, we are so excited to be back in person and celebrating our 10-year anniversary in Iowa City on Saturday, September 17! Please visit our website for registration information. www.chihaiti.org
We hope to see you there!