Comments on: Crisis in Haiti

By: minato-alvin

minato-alvin — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 18:44:13 +0000

We’ve passed away an ominous n worst moment.
In fact the EARTH QUACK took place since many days. But still we are not totally free from its grasp.
I think at this moment HAITI really needs help to rebuild it. I support it with whole heartily. N i also wanna mention a personality
Charles Henri Baker (born June 3, 1955) who can supply the best support to this contribution.
Thank you.

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By: Wilnise Jasmin

Wilnise Jasmin — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:01:46 +0000

Thank you for your reply Hollywood,

I think you hit the nail on the head when you mentioned awareness. While it is sad that it took this massive disaster to raise awareness of all the suffering taking place in Haiti, I do believe that it was this disaster that allowed those donating to Haiti to realize how fortunate they were to be in a position to provide some aide. No matter how much there seemed to be the need to restrict how our money was being spent in a time when job cutbacks resulting from our the downturing economy , the human connection rose above the us versus them mentality and see the common humanity we all share.

By: Hollywood Locksmith

Hollywood Locksmith — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:45:25 +0000

I’m glad that the media is covering all the diasters of the world to make people aware of the needs of many people of Haiti and the need of support any way. I’m glad that people are stepping up and giving a hand to another human being. It is sad that it took a natural diaster to get people pour their hearts and money to country of Haiti. Where were these people 6 months ago or even a year ago to help the people of Haiti and i hope it will continue after the media goes away from this natural diaster.

By: Wilnise Jasmin

Wilnise Jasmin — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 15:03:25 +0000

There are many who believe that America should not be giving money to the Haitian relief efforts , but should rather focus on fixing all the problems at home before we as American take on the problems of the world. I believe those who hold that belief should spend some time living abroad and learn about other cultures first hand. This might lead them to see that the problems of the world cannot be separated and categorized as mine and yours, they are for all of us to share and to work together to resolve right now, the rest of today, tomorrow and every day. We all can learn from each other’s mistakes and really improve the status of planet earth.

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Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:02:22 +0000

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By: Hana Akselrod

Hana Akselrod — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:36:09 +0000

“Mud Mothers”, an amazing poem by Lenelle Moïse:

the children of haiti
are not mythological
we are starving
or eating salty cakes
made of clay

because in 1804 we felled
our former slave captors
the graceless losers sunk
vindictive yellow
teeth into our forests

what was green is now
dust & everyone knows
trees unleash oxygen
(another humble word
for life)

they took off
with our torn branches
beheaded our future
stuck our breath up on pikes
for all the world to see

we are a living dead example
of what happens to warriors who?
in lieu of fighting for white men’s countries?
dare to fight
for their own lives

during carnival
we could care less
about our bloated empty bellies
where there are voices
we are dancing

where there is vodou
we are horses
where there are drums
we are possessed
with joy & stubborn jamboree

but when the makeshift
trumpet player
runs out of rhythmic breath
the only sound left is guts
grumbling

& we sigh
to remember
that food
& freedom
are not free

is haiti really free
if our babies die starving?
if we cannot write our names
read our rights keep
our leaders in their seats?

can we be free
really? if our mothers are mud? if dead
columbus keeps cursing us
& nothing changes
when we curse back

we are a proud resilient people
though we return to dust daily
salt gray clay with hot black tears
savor snot cakes
over suicide

we are hungry
creative people
sip bits of laughter
when we are thirsty
dance despite

this asthma
called debt
congesting
legendarily liberated
lungs

(From a post on Velvetpark)

By: Hana Akselrod

Hana Akselrod — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:31:28 +0000

Katherine and Wilnise, I absolutely agree. It is an additional level of tragedy for Haiti, to attract so much attention and help in times of massive disaster, when the human impact of these disasters would have certainly been reduced and mitigated in advance if there was more concern for the needs of Haitian people and the weaknesses of infrastructure in between the earthquakes and the cyclones. It is also perversely reinforcing of people’s prejudices of certain countries as “failed states” or “hot zones”, when news coverage is only attracted there in times of great trouble. There are so many inspiring and consistent stories of Haiti’s citizens as well as the foreign organizations who work there. They need extra help now, but they need us to also remember the stories of success and resilience as well as those of tragedy.

By: Wilnise Jasmin

Wilnise Jasmin — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:59:21 +0000

Thank you for sharing the many organizations that will be involved with the recovery process. I believe the recovery process will take many years and I hope the contributions continue well after the earthquake is no longer front page news.

By: Katherine Ellington

Katherine Ellington — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:14:27 +0000

It’s important to understand that the key to help in Haiti at this moment is related to development to stabilize and assess damage. This is the work of UNICEF, PAHOWHO, USAID and RED Cross as well as governments. Relief organizations like PIH, CARE, NGOs and those in the faith community will be involved and begin to work once infrastructure has been stabilized. This is why it’s important to send donations now and save the care packages for later.

The death toll may be in the great than 200,000 and by some estimates 500,000.
The UN HQ has collapsed and there are 150 trapped in the rubble.

We can advocate and press officials and leaders to become involved and approve the sending of resources to Haiti. For example, the Office of Emergency Management is sending over heavy equipment.

While we mourn the overwhelming loss of life, our efforts must reach those who remain.

You do what you can and reach to other collective efforts. Expect to be involved now and for many months to come.

Katherine Ellington

Former, Global Pulse Editor

From the Washington Post

Haiti earthquake: How to help
Oxfam has an emergency team in the capital, Port-au-Prince, responding with public health, water, and sanitation services. You can donate online through its Haiti Earthquake Response Fund or by calling 1-800-77-OXFAM.

Partners In Health is taking contributions for relief efforts in Haiti, including medical supplies. The organization has had a presence in Haiti for more than 20 years, working to address the health care needs of the country’s poor.

You can donate to The Salvation Army’s efforts in Haiti by calling 800-SAL-ARMY (725-2769) or visiting their Web site and designating that your donation is for the Haiti earthquake.

The UN World Food Programme is accepting donations. Head of the WFP Josette Sheeran said the agency is deploying its resources in Haiti, including 86 metric tons of food. You can donate here.

National Nurses United has issued a call for nurse volunteers to provide assistance to those affected by the earthquake in Haiti.

To donate to specific relief efforts in Haiti:
United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF)
Mercy Corps
Save the Children
International Red Cross
World Vision
Catholic Relief Services
UNICEF
International Medical Corps
Network for Good
CARE
Operation USA
Operation Blessing International
Convoy of Hope
The Global Syndicate
GlobalGiving
Beyond Borders
Community Coalition for Haiti
International Orthodox Christian Charities
Baptist World Aid
Doctors Without Borders
Habitat for Humanity
Action Against Hunger
Direct Relief International
B’nai B’rith International
Bright Hope
Hope for Haiti
American Jewish World Service
World Relief
TractorShare
American Friends Service Committee
Food for the Poor
CHF International
The Lambi Fund of Haiti
Islamic Relief USA, in coordination with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The State Department has set up a hotline for Americans to inquire after family in Haiti: 888-407-4747.

There are several ways to donate via mobile device:

• Text the word “Yele” to 501501 to donate $5 on behalf of the Yele Haiti Foundation, founded by Haitian musician Wyclef Jean.

• Text the word “Haiti” to 85944 to donate $5 on behalf of the Rescue Union Mission and MedCorp International.

• Text the word “Haiti” to 25383 to donate $5 on behalf of the Internal Rescue Committee.

• Text the word “Haiti” to 90999 to donate $10 on behalf of the American Red Cross.

• Text the word “Haiti” to 45678 (in Canada only) on behalf of the Salvation Army in Canada.

You can also find updated information and general ways to help during disasters at ReliefWeb, USAID and InterAction.