HoM has been dedicated to helping the poor and those marginalized in society for over 50 years. Our founder, first ministered to lepers in Haiti in the early 20th century. Today, we are a highly-respected global organization that has never wavered in our faith-based mission of service.
Despite the progress in global health, women and children living in developing countries continue to be among the most vulnerable. This motivates us to focus on improving their lives and the lives of their communities.
Embracing the bond between our Catholic faith, values, and service to those most in need, HoM is called to provide effective health solutions founded on love and respect for all.
A world in which every human life is valued, and health and human dignity are shared by all.
Inspired by the example of Jesus, HoM works in partnership globally to deliver locally sustainable, quality health solutions to women, children, and their communities.
Collaboration
To work in partnership for locally sustainable solutions
Love
To embrace and be compassionate towards all people
Excellence
To deliver sustainable, quality, and impactful results
Accountability
To hold ourselves and each other to high ethical standards and practices that maintain the good name of HoM around the world
Respect
To act always with integrity, and to value and honor the dignity of all
Healthy, educated, and empowered women are better able to raise healthy, educated, and confident daughters and sons. By empowering women to overcome the effects of poverty and poor health, they can and will live full and productive lives – and so will their children, families, and communities.
Women and children are among the most vulnerable populations in the world, suffering the most from illness, poverty, and disparity. Despite important roles within their communities, too many women and children lack access to quality health care, compounding many other threats to their ongoing health and well-being.
We know that improved health means improved lives. We believe that hope has the power to inspire women as they struggle to overcome obstacles and change the lives of their children for the better.
A woman holds her family together and strengthens her community. Mothers and grandmothers are the center of families, playing an essential role in creating and sustaining healthy households. In their universal role as caregivers, women are invested in the broader community, taking responsibility for caring for the sick, the elderly, and orphans. Women are also responsible for raising children with healthy habits, a positive outlook, and strong values to ensure they grow up well.
We invest in women because they invest in others. Research shows that investing in women’s and children’s health saves millions of lives and yields significant returns, potentially up to nine times the value of the initial economic investment.
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