Hearts for the Homeless
International
H4H Int.
Contact Us
hr@h4hinternational.orgA global network of students and medical professionals dedicated to bringing healthcare to those living on the margins of society.
Homelessness is often viewed as a housing crisis, but it is equally a severe healthcare crisis. Without an address or insurance, preventive care becomes impossible. Minor treatable conditions escalate into life-threatening emergencies.
We exist to bridge that gap. Not by waiting for the vulnerable to navigate complex clinical systems, but by bringing the clinic directly to them.
The foundational principles that guide every screening, every chapter, and every interaction with the communities we serve.
Every screening begins with empathy. We treat every individual with absolute dignity and respect.
Empowering the next generation of healthcare leaders through hands-on, deeply impactful clinical experience.
Healthcare is a right, not a privilege. We actively work to eliminate systemic barriers to essential care.
From Orlando to Amman, we believe in a world where no one is forgotten by the clinical establishment.
Founded by Andrew Aboujaoude, Jennifer Carvel, and Alexis Ghersi as a localized student effort to provide blood pressure screenings at local Orlando shelters.
“A model of sustainable student-led intervention that directly addresses cardiovascular health disparities.”
— CGI University
Achieved a pivotal victory at the Clinton Global Initiative University, securing seed funding from The Resolution Project to formalize our operational model.
Launched our first international mission in Amman, Jordan—providing cardiovascular screenings to thousands of Syrian refugees.
Expanded beyond US borders with active chapters in over 12 countries, impacting over 60,000 lives through dedicated student mobilization.
Guiding new universities through chapter formation and managing global relationships with foreign ministries of health.
Integrating psychiatric screening tools alongside physiological assessments to provide truly holistic care.
Analyzing screening data to publish epidemiological papers.
Securing grants and allocating resources across chapters.
Recruiting passionate leaders and managing volunteer onboarding globally.
Amplifying impact through digital media and telling community stories.
Immediate medical supply deployment and sustained trauma care support for displaced populations during acute conflict phases.
Proactive cardiovascular screenings and care pathways for refugee communities in deep partnership with local health ministries.
“We started with three students and a blood pressure cuff. Today, we are a global force—but the mission has never changed: see the unseen.”
Andrew Aboujaoude
Founder & President
Whether you're a pre-med student, a healthcare professional, or simply someone who cares—there's a place for you at Hearts for the Homeless.