This story from our friends at Hispaniola Mountain Ministries (HMM) highlights the difference a small act of kindness can make and the profound impact it can have on both recipient and giver.

Barco’s Nightingales Foundation has been involved with some amazing partnerships in 2014. One of these charitable partners is the Hispaniola Mountain Ministries. From building solar water wells to arranging and staffing medical and dental missions, Hispaniola Mountain Ministries (HMM) strives to improve the lives of Haitians living in the most remote areas of the island. […]

These images, sent to us by our friends at Hispaniola Mountain Ministries, show the spirit of the Haitian people and the hope that comes with clean water. ~Michael and Frida Donner

“Thanks to God!”  That was the simple message that came with these moving images of Barco’s Nightingales Foundation’s fifth solar water well.  This well, as the pictures show, is truly a powerful instrument that is bringing a better life to this remote village, Boucan-Guillaumei, Haiti. The water situation in Haiti is among the most dire […]

Frida and I established Barco’s Nightingales Foundation in 2008 as our way of honoring generations of nurses for their contributions and dedication to making the world a better place. Through our Foundation, we also have paid tribute to our loved ones who taught us honesty, integrity, compassion, and a commitment to inspire the hearts of […]

Barco’s Nightingales has partnered with Hispaniola Mountain Ministries (HMM) to build solar wells and bring clean water to thousands of people in Haiti. In addition, through HMM, we provide hot lunches for 540 children who attend a school where one of our water wells is located. Yet, this is only part HMM’s mission.  HMM also […]

We received the most amazing greeting in a new town for us, Banane, Haiti. This city will get Barco’s Nightingales Foundation’s 6th solar water well at the end of 2014. The community met us in their church; nearly 300 attended. What a grateful and humble community. We hope you enjoy this video as much as […]

Ever wonder why we build solar water wells in Haiti?  Here are a few statistics that underscore the importance of our work. An estimated 200 million hours are spent each day globally collecting water. Surveys from 45 developing countries show that women and children bear the primary responsibility for water collection in the vast majority […]

Bon Dlo.  In Haitian it means good water. These are words we’ve been hearing frequently as our 5th solar water well in Haiti nears completion.  This well,  which will be called Bon Dlo, is located in Boucan-Guillaume and will be dedicated to the memory of our good friend, Tim Dortch, who passed away in May […]

It is with heavy hearts that we say “goodbye” to our friend and Hispaniola Mountain Ministry visionary, Tim Dortch. Tim passed peacefully from this world surrounded by his family on May 24, 2014, and is now celebrating a life well-lived with his Savior. Tim was one of the most gracious and giving person that I […]