Health Access & Equity

Championing innovative healthcare solutions, including solar-powered mobile clinics and Indigenous-led health solutions that expand access and trust in underserved communities.

Health outcomes are often determined by where people live, their access to services, and whether systems are built to withstand crises. CLF supports community-based health solutions that improve access to care while strengthening long-term health infrastructure. Many rural communities face significant barriers to accessing healthcare, particularly after climate-related disasters. CLF's work helps bring care directly to communities while building systems that are resilient, accessible, and locally led.

by the Numbers

750,000+

patients served through partner facilities every year

$6.6m

invested in health
infrastructure

We prioritize

Community-Led Care

Strengthening local health systems and indigenous health practices

Climate-Resilient Infrastructure

Renewable energy, backup systems, mobile clinics, clean water systems

Emergency Response Capacity

Ensuring communities can respond during and after crises

Healthcare Networks

Supporting interconnected systems for referrals and resource-sharing

Our Goal

A future where communities have access to health, recognizing that health and well-being are foundational to resilient communities. Our strategy centers on addressing key health challenges through locally led, Indigenous health solutions that are culturally rooted, sustainable, and designed to improve health outcomes and uplift community well-being.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Mobile Health Innovation

St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Health access remains limited in rural areas across the Caribbean, leading to a lack of preventive care and delayed diagnosis and treatment—issues further exacerbated during climate-related events. The Caribbean's first solar-powered mobile health clinic brings essential care to underserved and remote communities. Built for both climate resilience and healthcare access, this mobile unit delivers reproductive and primary care, health education, and preventative services—even in times of crisis.

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Indigenous Health Solutions

From the Kalinago community in Dominica to Gullah Geechee communities in South Carolina, Indigenous and Afro-Indigenous communities are bringing ancestral healing, food sovereignty, and intergenerational care back to life. These traditions aren’t just history – they’re our collective resilience in action. Our first cohort of Indigenous Health Solutions partners includes healers, farmers, elders, and youth carrying this knowledge forward.

GRANTEE HIGHLIGHTS

Health Equity International + St. Boniface Hospital

Haiti

Building Healthcare That Endures

True resilience comes from ensuring hospitals can keep saving lives long after crises end. St. Boniface Hospital's renewable energy and oxygen systems make healthcare more affordable, accessible, and sustainable. They reduce dependence on fragile supply chains and strengthen the entire health network. By sharing resources and training with other hospitals, they're building a healthcare system that can endure disasters, adapt to climate change, and provide dignified, continuous care to Haiti's most vulnerable communities.

After the 2021 earthquake, HEI treated nearly 15,000 survivors, sent mobile clinics to almost 100 rural communities, and performed dozens of specialized surgeries. CLF's support allows the hospital to respond quickly while continuing routine care for thousands more patients. Key Investments:

Renewable energy system ensuring uninterrupted power
Expanded oxygen plant serving hospital network
Mobile clinic program reaching remote communities
Southwest Corridor Healthcare Alliance partnerships

"Even for our staff, the impact of disaster is deeply personal. We know the work does not end when the headlines fade. Our communities are worth fighting for, and we believe good health is essential for people to reach their full potential."

–Ikpindi Djeri, Chief Program Officer

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