Two Haitian nurses look at a newborn baby, which is held in the rightmost nurse's arms. The background of the image is bright teal and there is a yellow circle behind the people.

Health Equity International 2026 Celebration

Health Equity International 2026 Celebration: 
The Spirit of Konbit

Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 5:30-7:30 PM

St. Cecilia Parish, Boston, MA

In Haiti, a konbit is a traditional form of cooperative labor that has come to more broadly embody a national spirit of community support, collective problem solving, and solidarity. These ideals are deeply rooted in everything we do at St. Boniface Hospital and have carried us through some of the most difficult years we have ever faced.

We see the spirit of konbit alive in the communities we serve in southern Haiti. We see it in the cooperation between hospital services as they work together to solve a complex issue. It lives in the vast network of employees, supporters, and partners who are all working to create a brighter, healthier future for Haiti. Konbit lives in everyone who stands up for the basic human right to good health and who speaks out against injustice.

We are proud to show all of the many ways cooperation, partnership, and a collective belief in the right to be well help us save lives and create a brighter, healthier future for Haiti.

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HEI Board Treasurer Jeff Lynch poses for a photo at an event. He has short, white hair, a white mustache, and wears a blue suit jacket and shirt.

Honoring Jeff Lynch

Jeff has been a steadfast member of our Board of Directors for 21 years. As our Board Treasurer, Jeff has played a critical role in keeping our organization sound over many years of growth and transformation, and has kept us stable during the many crises we have navigated. His thoughtful leadership has had a profound impact on our work, and we are grateful for his tireless dedication to the people we serve.