GASKOV CLERGE FOUNDATION
October 5, 2011
As a Roman Catholic priest, my whole life is dedicaded to serve God in my neighbors. I wish there were more non-profit organizations like the GCF. The work the GCF has been doing is unique and much needed in all Haiti, especially in the City of Les Cayes and its surrounding regions. With love, respect and compassion, the GCF provides free health care to the least fortunates, help kids that would probably never go to school get an education, provides clean water to the poor, etc... After the earthquake, the GCF was one of the first organizations to be on the ground in Haiti to help out. With its project to build the first modern hospital in Les Cayes, the GCF will continue to serve the people of southern Haiti while providing them with dignified health care. I am so grateful to Mrs. Cosy Joseph for her dedication to serve. As a Catholic priest serving in the Diocese of Palm Beach and also much involved in doing medical mission work in my home town in Haiti, the GCF is a good example for me of what it means to be good steward in the way that its members give their time, talents and treasures to serve the least fortunate in Haiti. Thanks GCF! Keep up the good work!
Rev. Yves L. Francois
Diocese of Palm Beach
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How does this organization compare with others in the same sector?
Very Well
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you recommend this organization to others?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
October 5, 2011
This is one of the best organizations to volunteer with. As a GCF volunteer, you get to serve many in great need; you get to work a lot; yet the mission organizers still manage to show the volunteers an amazingly surprising side of Haiti and her people.
WAY TO GO GCF!!! I look forward to many more years of education and serving our brothers and sisters!
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
1 person found this review helpful
January 20, 2010
1 person found this review helpful
my trips to haiti,as part of gcf,have made haiti as my third home.being the only neurologist available for the week at the island,it has been a rewarding experience,seeing patients,helping the local physicans with diagnosing complex neurological conditions without the help of any testing,helping challenged children at the orphanage get seizure free,teaching and educating the doctors,have all been experiences which help me in my utmost goal--TO SERVE.the team spirit that we have, overcomes all barriers of climate and poverty.i have been there for the past 3 years,and each year we have been successful in giving better care.for those physicians with similar goals,this is our ultimate experience of service,compassion for which we have been made.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
returning to see that the people treated in the previous visit have been doing better.the organization has been getting larger and is able to serve more people each year.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
all motivated to achieving the same goal.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
build a permanent clinic/hospital providing better continous care for the poor.
Ways to make it better...
we had more availability of useful tools in providing care for patients.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
January 18, 2010
I am a Registered Nurse and had participated in the GCF's last trip to Haiti (July 2009). My experience with Gaskov Clerge Foundation was unforgetable. I encountered nothing but professionalism at it's best! The compassion, caring and selflessness of the entire team was like nothing I had ever experienced before. Not only was it hard work but it was enjoyable! The participants and the organization itself demonstrated excellence in coordination of effort, quality of care and comaradarie.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the overall professional attitude of each of the foundations members.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
caring, compassionate and dedicated.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
provide much needed healthcare and services to a massive number of Haitians.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
January 18, 2010
This is an organization of profesionals dedicated to provide care under the most difficult situations in the south of haiti, where there is cohsesion, order, emotional support among the members , and good coordination ; and after each mission , leave you with greatest feelings in this world
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
subsequent missions
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the dedication of our professionals as volunteers
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
finally reach its goal of providing care on a continuous basis on the grounds of Haiti in that region all year round
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
January 18, 2010
GCF is very caring, people oriented, and passionate about their purpose. I wish them the best of luck in their continued endeavor and plea to alleviate the suffering of the Haitian people. I love the Foundation and I try to attend every year with my daughter who is a recent medical graduate. Hopefully my son who will be graduating soon as a physician can join us in the near future.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
helping people in need.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
make sure that we have all our supplies before hand so as to be completely self-sufficient.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
exposure to medicine practiced in a Third World country.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
very dedicated people.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
save a lot of lives!
Ways to make it better...
we had our own proper setting.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
monetary permanent location issues. If they had more donations and one set place to do the work more can be done.
One thing I'd also say is that...
I wish we continue to have unity among the professionals that attend the mission on a yearly basis. L'Union Fait La Force!!!
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
January 17, 2010
I wanted to volunteer my services in Haiti but I wanted to be a part of an organization that was well organized. I was introduced to GCF. An Itenary package is prepared for you.You have a chance to review the package and decide if this is what you are volunteering for. The Pre-Mission orientation,volunteers get to meet each other before the day of departure. Receiving telephone calls and e-mail over the last few days before departure is quite reassuring. Arriving at the Airport with other volunteers and being escorted through baggage claims to your transportation, where you are provided with water and a snack. Arriving at your destination to find the organizers awaiting your arrival.The exitement of want to start seeing those people that we are there for heightens.Getting our assigned area,experiencing the careful planning that went into the great accomodation,meals and transportation, together contribute to us feeling appreciated. First night conference is oh so exciting, knowing what we will be doing the next day and how we will be going about it. Post conference after each days work is great also, what we did and how we are going to make it better the next day.Did I mention breakfast, I will have to say the best oatmeal that anyone has ever had is served there. For you to know how good it is you would have to volunteer with Gaskov Clerge Foundation.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the daily planning
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
to see how appreciated the people of Haiti are for the services we are able to provide.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Orthopedic Surgeons Pediatric Doctors Psychologist Neurologist Internal Medecine Family Practice Nurse Practitioners Physician Assistants Nurses Medical Students Students Translators Social Workers
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
build a Hospital.
Ways to make it better...
The hospital had the Equipment that was needed.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
They need a Facility of there own. They could do more if they had a Clinic.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About once a year
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
January 15, 2010
I have worked with this organization for over 10 years as a translator and nurse. Ihave seen how this organization can take a easily treatable condition and treat themsleves or refer the patient for local or US based treatment, making a huge difference the quality of life of the patient.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Seeing people use the annual visits for their primary care.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Change nothing.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The dedication of the volunteers.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Wonderful and compassionate.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Establish an ongoing clinic with local doctors and nurses.
Ways to make it better...
No suggestions.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Enough funding to meet the needs of the population.
One thing I'd also say is that...
I will volunteer with GCF as long as I'm able.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About once a year
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
January 15, 2010
GCF is an organization run by volunteers creating little overhead cost. The organization is run by Native born Haitians who want to better their former hometown of Les Cayes by providing basic medical care and sometimes surgery free of charge. For one week per year they provide a necessary opportunity for basic care in mobile clinics set up in churches and schools to as many as 3,000 adults and children. Most importantly they utilize local doctors and nurses in their mobile clinics as well as community members for logistics and transportation. They also hold forums for local doctors with their US doctors to assist in providing them with current practice trends and treatments.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Providing care that can chnage the quality of life of patient.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Change nothing.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The board and chairs love their native country and give endlessly to assit in progress.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Dedicated and professional.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Build a permeanent clinic with surgical suites.
Ways to make it better...
I was able to particpate every year.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Access to enough medication for the patients.
One thing I'd also say is that...
This organization will be around for many years to come.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
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