VIDEO: "These are human rights, my friends"

The 8th annual Urban Walk for Haiti took place April 2 in Cambridge, MA. PIH Chief Medical Officer Joia Mukherjee talked to supporters prior to the walk, and led the group as they sang "Tout Moun Se Moun," which, translated from Haitian Creole, means "Every Person is a Person."

Each year the Walk raises money and attention for PIH's work in Haiti. This year the Walk focused on malnutrition in post-quake Haiti. Funds raised during the day-long event will support PIH's agricultural program, Zanmi Agrikol.

“One thing that is so great about the walk, is that…people seem to just really be selfless, with volunteers helping out the day of with preparing, cleaning up and helping out where needed, says Karleen Porcena, Walk co-founder. “It's really a great event, with great energy and such a positive atmosphere.”

“The fact that so many people came out and financially supported the Walk this year, when we don't hear so much of Haiti in the news is so comforting because it shows that people still care regardless of media headlines, and people want to support organizations like PIH because they trust it and know about its wonderful history.”

“The cultural aspect of the day, with the wonderful food, beautiful artwork and crafts being sold, and people dancing in the courtyard to the band was wonderful and very uplifting,” continues Karleen. “We had families, college students, young professionals, politicians...everyone coming together for this great cause.”

The Urban Walk for Haiti has raised over $300,000 since 2004. 

Read more about this year’s Walk for Haiti.

Visit the Urban Walk for Haiti website.