Our foundation is mourning
Maria Helena (in the middle) with the anesthesia team The Fondation Mères du Monde en Santé (FMMS) is very sad to announce the recent death of our young friend and colleague Dr Maria Helena Calixto Fernandes. Maria Helena took part in our mission to Togo in April 2023 and enchanted all our group and the […]
Press & mentions
Radio-Canada, Jean-Louis Roy, président d’honneur de la Fondation mères du monde en santé février 2022 Radio France Internationale La fistule obstétricale : 2 millions de femmes concernées dans le monde février 2022 France Info Jean-Charles Alimi, le chirurgien qui sauve les femmes africaines de l’exclusion novembre 2021 CHUMAGAZINE Mission humanitaire pour deux résidents de L’Île-des-Soeurs […]
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Great Success for the Valentine’s Day Dinner & Auction
On February 14, 2023, our annual dinner was held, as usual, at the Auberge St Gabriel in Montreal. Thanks to the boundless energy and tenacity of Michèle Boisvert and Jean-Benoit Hinse, the event was a great success. Ninety guests enjoyed the exceptional menu concocted by chef Ricardo Bertolino and a selection of rare wines chosen […]
Thank You Jean-Louis Roy, Honorary President
Jean Louis Roy is completing his 2-year term as Honorary Chairman of our Foundation, which he began on January 1, 2022. His presidency has opened the door to many interesting contacts, particularly in Togo, where we’ve made our new nest. His advice and suggestions, always pertinent, have helped the foundation to grow. Thank you, Jean […]
Our Run/Walk for Maternal Health: We Surpassed Our Goal!
A huge thank you to everyone (about sixty people!) who participated in our run/walk for maternal health on October 30th! We exceeded our goal and together raised $27,630 for our next medical mission in Rwanda! It was great to all come together in Montreal! Thanks also to Marie Lebon for initiating the friendly 5 km […]
