Hosty Robenson - Founder
Hosty was born on the northern side on Haiti, Port-de-paix, in 1994. He grew up in Port au Prince where he studied english and computer literacy.
As well as his involvement with the charity, Hosty also owns and runs a print shop and offers digital printing, graphic design and sells electronics.
Here is a picture of Hosty with his daughter, Ulyanah.
Robin & Emma Harvey - Founders
Robin was born in Paisley, and began his working life as a carpenter before spending 20 years offshore as a commercial diver. He later returned to the construction industry and now balances this with part-time work as a marine safety officer, alongside running the charity.
Emma was born in Paisley on the west coast of Scotland.
I went to school in a small village called Lochwinnoch and
then Johnstone high school and finally Portree high on the
Isle of Skye. Robin and I met when he was working on the
Isle of Skye during the summer of 1998. We were married in
2005 at Overton House,Dumbarton. I found my faith in God
in my early 20`s and I have always seeked God`s hand on my life.
I have my step son Daniel, who I have brought up with Robin since he was 7, we then
adopted our daughter Fern in 2008, we fostered our other daughter Dallas at various points in her life. In 2010 I gave birth to Kate Esther Harvey and two years later I had Neve Grace Harvey.
Fern Harvey
Robin and Emma's daughter Fern, decided to go to Haiti and work with the Ocean Project on marine conservation as part of her summer job whilst studying Marine Biology at Aberdeen University. She worked on rescuing and rehabilitating sea turtles. Fern enjoyed her time in Haiti and spent some time teaching English to the Haitian people.
Allan Parkinson - Treasurer
Allan has been a friend of Robin & Emma since when they lived in Aberdeen, dipping into their lives at various times over the years. From one of these interactions came the closer involvement with the Foundation, drawing on experience serving other charities and helping with governance. Although retired from a career in engineering Allan continues to be actively involved in his local church and running a legislative compliance company.
Zoe Armes - Design
Zoe and Emma first met in 2016 when their daughters became friends at primary school, and they have stayed in touch ever since. In 2021, Zoe began helping The Scottish Haitian Foundation by offering her design skills to support the charity’s work. With many years of experience in branding, print and web design, she helps share the Foundation’s story, raise awareness, and showcase the amazing difference the charity is making.
