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Health Equity International

Health Equity International (formerly St. Boniface Haiti Foundation) is dedicated to providing essen Formerly St. Our work has three core components:
• St.

Boniface Haiti Foundation, Health Equity International has been providing essential health and support services to those in need for more than 40 years. Boniface Hospital (SBH): our healthcare facility in southern Haiti
• Health System Strengthening: projects that are improving and strengthening healthcare delivery in southern Haiti
• Shelter and Stabilization: helping migrant families experiencing homelessness in Massachusetts rebuild their lives and become independent

We believe everyone has the right to be well. Together with our global network of partners and supporters, we’re creating a safer, healthier world for all.

11/07/2025

This small, unassuming building was the start of St. Boniface Hospital.

Formerly a one-room clinic, we worked together with the people of Fond des Blancs to grow and strengthen the services it could provide. Although the current hospital was built on a larger piece of land across the road, this building will always hold a special place in our hearts❤️🇭🇹

11/06/2025

Have you ever heard of Plumpy'Nut?

This unassuming little sachet is a powerhouse when it comes to treating pediatric malnutrition. A unique blend of peanut butter, essential vitamins and minerals, and other nutritious ingredients helps children quickly but gently gain the weight they need.

Our community health team uses it in combination with routine checkups and gardening, cooking, and nutrition programs to help keep the children we serve nourished.

11/05/2025

Jameson's favorite thing about his new wheelchair? "I can get around and go where I want by myself!"

Our friends at have helped us give wheelchairs to dozens of patients in need over our nearly 15-year partnership. Our spinal cord injury rehabilitation team helps custom-fit the chairs to each patient, meeting their unique needs.

10/29/2025

Erick, our Oxygen and Generator Manager, braved Hurricane Melissa's driving rains to deliver oxygen to each of our hospital's services. From operations and maintenance to clinical care, St. Boniace Hospital never stops.

While the hospital and surrounding communities have not sustained major structural damage in the storm, we are deeply concerned that many gardens and farms have been destroyed. This damage will be difficult to recover from and will likely impact the region's food supply. We are currently working with community leaders to assess the damage and figure out a plan to help keep our communities nourished in the weeks and months to come.

10/27/2025

St. Boniface Hospital is continuing to care for patients despite strong winds and rain from Hurricane Melissa.

Although the hospital and the surrounding communities have weathered the storm well so far, we remain on guard as stronger winds and rain are expected tonight through tomorrow morning. We are also preparing for a potential increase in cholera cases, which can occur following periods of intense rainfall and flooding.

Please keep Haiti and the Caribbean in your thoughts 🇭🇹❤️

10/24/2025

Our team at St. Boniface Hospital has spent all week preparing for Hurricane Melissa. The pounding rains have arrived, and we are continuing to care for patients.

We ask that you please keep Haiti and the Caribbean in your thoughts this weekend as all of us brace for potentially catastrophic flooding and landslides. ❤️🇭🇹

Photo from the National Hurricane Center

10/22/2025

Today, our MA-based community members can support HEI at in Wellesley, Chestnut Hill, the Prudential Center, and Assembly Row!

To participate, simply enter the code DONATE in the Shake Shack app or in-store kiosk, or mention Donation Day at the register.

25% of your purchase will help support lifesaving care at St. Boniface Hospital. 100% of your stomach will be glad you did.

10/21/2025

Our 2025 Celebration is just days away on Thursday, October 23rd!

There's still time to purchase tickets or a sponsorship for this year's event. We hope you'll join us for a night of community and connection in honor of the heroic, life-saving work taking place at St. Boniface Hospital.

Will you join us?
https://healthequityintl.org/2025-tickets

10/15/2025

Breaking chews!

Our friends at are hosting a donation day for Health Equity International in the Greater Boston Area on Wednesday, October 22nd!

To participate, simply visit the Shake Shack locations in Chestnut Hill, The Prudential Center, Assembly Row, or Wellesley, and enter the code DONATE during checkout at the digital kiosk. Or, order for pickup or delivery from any of these four locations using the mobile app and enter the code DONATE at checkout.

Shake Shack will donate 25% of these purchases to HEI, helping us to provide the best possible care for the people we serve.

Come hungry and ready to help!

10/14/2025

Our laboratory is a constant hub of activity as our technicians perform hundreds of tests daily for dozens of medical conditions. Because many patients come from far away, we work hard to deliver same-day results so they don't have to make additional trips for care.

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Somerville, MA

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+16172449800

Website

https://healthequityintl.org/

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