Founders and Board
The Ford Family
Seed money for this Foundation was provided by the late Robert N. Ford, father of Dr. Raymond F. Ford, a well-known pediatrician in the Charlottesville area. Mike Ford, son of Raymond, is also involved. Since 2001, the Fords have done everything within their power to maintain the projects under the Foundation's umbrella. Aside from administrative duties, the Fords raise and transfer funds from kind donors to needy Haitians. As mentioned elsewhere on this site, 100% of funds provide salaries and supplies for the Manatha Project. Furthermore, Haitians manage and control all programs on the ground in Haiti.
Seed money for this Foundation was provided by the late Robert N. Ford, father of Dr. Raymond F. Ford, a well-known pediatrician in the Charlottesville area. Mike Ford, son of Raymond, is also involved. Since 2001, the Fords have done everything within their power to maintain the projects under the Foundation's umbrella. Aside from administrative duties, the Fords raise and transfer funds from kind donors to needy Haitians. As mentioned elsewhere on this site, 100% of funds provide salaries and supplies for the Manatha Project. Furthermore, Haitians manage and control all programs on the ground in Haiti.
Eugene Maklin, MD
Eugene Maklin was born in a rural section of Haiti called Matabonite, approximately two hours from Cap Haitian. After finishing his studies in Northern Haiti, he attended medical school at Ouisqueya University in Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti. As a practicing physician for more than a decade, Dr. Eugene has served many communities in Northern Haiti. He was instrumental in providing relief to earthquake survivors in 2010 as they fled to rural communities, securing food and medication for the needy. He now serves patients in multiple community clinics within Grison-Garde and beyond, and is in the process of establishing a new clinic in the nearby town of Plan du Nord. In addition to patient care, Dr. Eugene is actively involved in outreach efforts to educate communities about water sanitation and cholera prevention, as well as microfinance opportunities. He is an invaluable member of the Ford Foundation team, connecting American dollars to those efforts that will make the biggest impact for the people of Haiti. |
Community Board Members
Without the committee of dedicated elders within Grison- Garde, the Ford Foundation would not be. It was their foresight and concern for their neighbors that inspired our mission to educate, house and feed the children in this area. This group has been hands-on in the day-to-day running of both the orphanage and school since its inception, and continues to push for greater opportunities for their youth. Members include: Leonel Bastien (Coordinator), Tony Dorleans (Treasurer), Josue Bastien (Accounting), Mislin Bastien (Advisor), Mme Elie Taris (Advisor), Mme Marthurin Fancois (Secretary), Mme Delouis Bastien (Advisor) and Tertilien Floreal (Advisor). |