This episode opens with a reality too common in Haiti: a mother in labor facing a two-hour walk down a mountain to deliver her baby. It’s terrifying, dangerous, and preventable—and it’s exactly why C2C and our partners are committed to building sustainable, community-led healthcare access that saves lives.

Founder & CEO MarieYolaine Toms is joined by a respected leader in global health and a longtime friend in the work: Jean Louis (“JP”), Founder, President, and CEO of KapraCare, a Haitian-founded, Haitian-led organization with over 1 million service encounters and a deep commitment to equitable, community-centered care.

Together, they unpack what maternal health justice really means, the life-or-death consequences of delayed access to care, and how partnership, transparency, and consistent support can transform outcomes for women and children across Haiti.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

-A vivid picture of what it means to be pregnant on the mountain with no nearby facility—and why this is not rare

-Why maternal health is a justice issue and a human right, not a privilege

-JP’s personal story: witnessing his mother deliver at home as a child—and what that taught him

-How KapraCare began, rooted in Haitian identity, stigma, and a commitment to build a better future

-The reality of “two hours away” in an emergency: why delayed care can mean life or death

-How KapraCare responds through education, empowerment, and partnership with a birthing center (Maison de Naissance in Les Cayes)

-The impact of having an ambulance and local coordination for emergency transport

-Why C2C is building a Health & Wellness Center on the mountain, including a dedicated birthing room

-How monthly support (C2C Neighbors + recurring donors) fuels consistent care, preparedness, and long-term systems

-Transparency: how far a small donation can go, and how supporters can verify impact through reports and public work history

-A preview and invitation to the Haitian Women’s Collective panel: “Where Did the Money Go?” (Feb 25)

-A reminder that community gives hope—and that this work is not for the weak at heart

This is a call to action for anyone who believes mothers deserve safe, dignified births—no matter where they live. If you’re ready to move from spectator to participant, there’s a place for you in this work.

Learn more, get involved, or become a monthly supporter at c2chaiti.org

Together, many hands make the load lighter.

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