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It's nature meets the natural spirit showcased with splashes of color when Haitian art meets Donna Karan's style.Body shaping geometric patterns in brown & earth shaded flowing bouncing skirts.... more
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There is no security for the women and girls in the camps. They feel abandoned and vulnerable to being attacked. Armed gangs attack at will; safe in the knowledge that there is still little prospect that they will be brought to justice. Watch our video here and help us raise international awareness to end violence against women in Haiti. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8xb94sfIEQThere is no security for the women and girls in the camps. They feel abandoned and... more
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Avec Elle par D-PO-T, T-JUNIOR de 4STARS et BLADDHA de FAMILY SENCI...Follow FAMILY SENCI on PING, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.Avec Elle par D-PO-T, T-JUNIOR de 4STARS et BLADDHA de FAMILY SENCI...Follow FAMILY... more
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July 12, 2010, marks the six month anniversary of the devastated earthquake that has destroyed much of Haiti. We decided to mark the unfortunate occasion by focusing on a story showing the strength of the Haitian people.
We found that story Today when we met Nadine, a women who has just given birth to a baby boy after being more than a month overdue. The doctors had explained to Nadine that the trauma from the Earthquake and her deep state of depression were preventing her pregnancy from moving forward. The fact that Nadine wasn’t eating and felt their was nothing to live for was certainly taking a toll on her unborn baby.
Pregnant during the earth quake, Nadine lost her 5 year old daughter, her home and the small business she ran before the disaster. Her husband was injured when a wall fell directly on top of him and he is currently unable to work. Nadine and her husband Ajutethomme have 3 other children scattered about the camps living with relatives and friends. The couple now call Gaston Margon camp site with its tiny tents and dirt floors their home. The camp is located in the Marianna neighborhood in a notorious section called Carrefour. This location is considered to be one of the most dangerous places in the world.
Nadine has recently gone through a psycho/social program for mothers offered by the C.A.R.E. Organization. Nadine gives this program all the credit for helping her find the change of heart and mind that she needed to move forward with her life. Discovering the personal strength she needed, nadine was able to successfully move forward into the process of birth and becoming a new mother once again.
In this episode of Life addict we head to the Gaston Margo camp site to see Nadine, her husband and their born son with in hours of the babies arrival.July 12, 2010, marks the six month anniversary of the devastated earthquake that has... more
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this voodoo ceremony shows what the haitian culture and traditions is all about,www.labelledeesse.comthis voodoo ceremony shows what the haitian culture and traditions is all... more
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Pat Robertson, a popular Southern Baptist evangelical preacher, said that the tragic Haiti earthquake of January, 2010 was a consequence of Haitians’ pact with the devil a few centuries ago.“[Haitians] were under the heel of the French,” remarked Robertson “You know, Napoleon III, or whatever. And they got together and swore a pact to the devil. They said, ‘We will serve you if you’ll get us free from the French.’ True story. And so, the devil said, ‘Okay it’s a deal.’ ” http://www.makeahistory.com/index.php/recent-news/392-satan-bargainPat Robertson, a popular Southern Baptist evangelical preacher, said that the tragic... more
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Consumers of U.S. corporate media were given the impression that the American invasion/disaster relief action was the primary foreign benefactor to Haiti’s hundreds of thousands of earthquake victims. Not so, not by a long shot. Cuba, Venezuela and the neighboring Dominican Republic were first on the scene with the most help, and have committed to building a comprehensive health care system for Haiti.
“The Cuban medical contingent was roughly three times the size of the American staff, although they treated 260.7 times more patients than U.S. medical personnel.”
http://www.makeahistory.com/index.php/recent-news/297-one-of-the-worlds-best-kept-secrets-cuban-medical-aid-to-haiti-main-stream-media-doesnt-see-itConsumers of U.S. corporate media were given the impression that the American... more
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Like many millions of Americans I was quick to give money to aid organizations working on the relief effort in Haiti. Once we've given what we can, many of us have turned to encouraging more people to donate. We at Current compiled a list of organizations we recommend for donations and today we'll be one of the many television networks airing the Haiti telethon.
I've been really impressed with some of the innovative ways people have found to help out Haiti. One of the most successful has been the Red Cross' text messaging campaign which has raised millions. But some others, perhaps not as visible, have found ways to help beyond just a donation.
Crisis Camp brings together computer programmers with relief workers and first responders in a way to let people with a wider set of skills help out with the crisis.
Crisis Camp (Video)
One Haitian restaurant in Los Angeles has tapped into the giving sentiments of their customers, offering a way for people to donate through them to charity organizations.
A Side Order of Haiti Relief (Video)
Someone you know have an innovative idea for Haiti relief? Tell us about it.
Recently on the Current News Blog:
- Supreme Court opens doors to corporate money
- China to start watching texts
- Haiti: Challenges to come
- Haiti: Following along in the news
- The United Nations mission in HaitiLike many millions of Americans I was quick to give money to aid organizations working... more
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Haiti, prior to the earthquake, was perhaps best known as the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere. A tragic title to bear, and a reality that is going to make recovery all the harder for a desperate nation at its most desperate time.
We've been covering the situation Haiti for years - it was one of the first places Vanguard deployed to after Current launched. Laura Ling embedded with the UN peacekeeping mission in Port-au-Prince, distributing food and visiting the dangerous Cite de Soleil neighborhood of the capital.
Haiti's Hotzone (Video)
Things were steadily improving in Haiti since then. It had been slow, surely, but many programs found innovative ways to bring commerce to the country. This video looked at an UNDP
effort to "turn trash into cash".
Haiti's Trash To Cash (Video)
Thanks largely to the efforts of UN peacekeepers, the security situation has gotten far better. This is from a little over a year ago, when a Collective Journalism contributor spent some time with Brazilian UN forces.
A Blue Helmet in Haiti (Video)
Now the mission of those forces has drastically changed. Though at least 14 of the Brazilian soldiers serving with the UN died as a result of the earthquake, the surviving force will be taking the lead on security in the country. And that's just the first step in a long and daunting effort to come. The seemingly insurmountable task of getting aid to the island and taking care of the survivors is only the beginning. As is apparent in these videos - Haiti was already place in need of a lot of help. The next steps, once we get through this critical period of providing relief aid, are going to be very difficult and very critical.
Speaking of this critical period, we at Current encourage you to give what you can to the relief effort. Anything you can spare helps.
Recently on the Current News Blog:
- Haiti: Following along in the news
- The United Nations mission in Haiti
- Haiti reeling from 7.0 earthquake - Updates, Video, How to help
- Education shmeducation? - A California graduate's perspective - guest post by: Dan Ucko
- Will a US court overturn Prop 8?Haiti, prior to the earthquake, was perhaps best known as the poorest nation in the... more
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Things aren't getting much better yet in Haiti, aid workers are struggling to get to Port-au-Prince and rescuers are trying desperately to pull survivors from the rubble. So what are the best sources of information out there?
We've got a Haiti Earthquake group where we'll be posting stories - and where you can post stories you find.
Global Voices has a quake page rounding up blogs from the region, some even from inside of Haiti itself.
On Twitter there are a few solid lists you can follow - I've been following the NY Times Haiti list. Additionally, Richard Morse is in Haiti and has been tweeting about it extensively: @RAMhaiti.
If you're looking for how to make a donation, The Daily Beast has made a list of the most effective NGOs at work in the country.
On television the best coverage I've seen by far has been CNN.
What other sources out there are you watching?
Recently on the Current News Blog:
- The United Nations mission in Haiti
- Haiti reeling from 7.0 earthquake - Updates, Video, How to help
- Education shmeducation? - A California graduate's perspective - guest post by: Dan Ucko
- Will a US court overturn Prop 8?
- Malaysian firebombings over Allah useThings aren't getting much better yet in Haiti, aid workers are struggling to get... more
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At the frontlines of keeping the peace in Haiti over the last several years has been the UN. As well the UN has a massive humanitarian mission in the country. As the relief effort begins to take shape, the UN will play a huge role in directing and coordinating resources. But right now the mission is recovering from the quake itself. UN Dispatch reports that the head of its humanitarian mission was killed in the quake and that 50-100 people are still trapped in the rubble of their headquarters in Port-au-Prince. They posted this video of the ongoing rescue attempt at the collapsed five story building.
The UN's role in Haiti is absolutely essential for both security and for keeping basic services online. This Collective Journalism piece, A Blue Helmet in Haiti, follows the peacekeeping mission through the streets of the capital.
I've set up a group on Current about the Haiti earthquake - as you find new stories and new updates - please add them there.
Recently on the Current News Blog:
- Haiti reeling from 7.0 earthquake - Updates, Video, How to help
- Education shmeducation? - A California graduate's perspective - guest post by: Dan Ucko
- Will a US court overturn Prop 8?
- Malaysian firebombings over Allah use
- Togo footballers attacked by rebelsAt the frontlines of keeping the peace in Haiti over the last several years has been... more
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The first thing I thought about this morning when I woke up was Haiti. How this massive earthquake was the last thing the country needed, and right in the capital. I've rounded up a few sources for you - some images and some videos to give you a sense of what things are like in Port au Prince. I'll keep looking for stuff throughout the day - and add anything in the comments that you find.
The NY Times has the news update: many buildings collapsed, hospitals, government buildings, possibly the UN base. There is no sense of how many are affected other than say lots and lots of people.
Global Voices links to this post from The Livesay Haiti Weblog, writing from the city:
The sun is about to come up. The aftershocks continue. Some more noticeable than others. There is no way to even begin to share the things we’ve heard and seen since 5pm yesterday. To do so would take hours that we don’t have to give right now. Some of them feel wrong to tell. Like only God should know these personal horrible tragedies.
The few things we can confirm – yes the four story Caribbean Market building is completely demolished. Yes it was open. Yes the National Palace collapsed. Yes Gov’t buildings nearby the Palace collapsed. Yes St Josephs Boys home is completely collapsed. Yes countless countless - countless other houses, churches, hospitals, schools, and businesses have collapsed. There are buildings that suffered almost no damage. Right next door will be a pile of rubble.
Thousands of people are currently trapped. To guess at a number would be like guessing at raindrops in the ocean. Precious lives hang in the balance. When pulled from the rubble there is no place to take them for care Haiti has an almost non existent medical care system for her people.
The BBC has a heart-wrenching set of photos.
Ekawaaz clipped this video to Current:
And BRAVATRAVELS found this one:
If you want to help, you can go to the Red Cross here - or you can text 'HAITI' to '90999' and a donation of $10 will be given automatically to the Red Cross to help with relief efforts, charged to your cell phone bill.
Recently on the Current News Blog:
- Education shmeducation? - A California graduate's perspective - guest post by: Dan Ucko
- Will a US court overturn Prop 8?
- Malaysian firebombings over Allah use
- Togo footballers attacked by rebels
- UN: Sri Lanka video is evidence of extra-judicial killingThe first thing I thought about this morning when I woke up was Haiti. How this... more
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Scary : Trapped in dark with a rotting corps near you…Fighting for a survival on the hope that somebody will come and save my life is a Scary… Indeed she is a brave girl..Scary : Trapped in dark with a rotting corps near you…Fighting for a survival... more
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From the Department of the Treasury:
"The U.S. Department of the Treasury today announced the United States will work with its partners around the world to relieve all debts owed by Haiti to international institutions and to ensure grant financing to support Haiti's reconstruction and recovery from the devastating earthquake in January."
Geithner also supports the relief of Haiti's debt to the IMF.
Great news for Haiti.
The full statement: http://ustreas.gov/press/releases/tfg537.htm
Image:From the Department of the Treasury:
"The U.S. Department of the Treasury today... more
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Since the January 12th earthquake, clean water has been one of the most precious commodities in Haiti. Bottle by bottle, Nestlé Waters has been trying to ease conditions in the devastated country. Director of Corporate Citizenship, Alex McIntosh, tells what it takes to move 400,000 gallons of water into a disaster area.Since the January 12th earthquake, clean water has been one of the most precious... more
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A woman was literally singing with joy after she was rescued from the wreckage in Port-au-Prince, one week after the powerful earthquake left tens of thousands of people dead.
An international rescue team comprised of members from the U.S. Air Force, a Virginia Task Force, Turkey and France pulled a 25-year-old woman trapped under a collapsed building.
Haitian officials estimated the death toll from the earthquake could be between 100,000 and 200,000, and said 75,000 bodies had already been buried in mass graves.
For more news video by Current TV visit http://current.com/A woman was literally singing with joy after she was rescued from the wreckage in... more
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Security cameras at a bakery in Port-au-Prince captured the moment that a magnitude 7 earthquake devastated Haiti on January 12.
Footage from a camera inside the bakery in the Delmas distict of the capital shows customers desperately scrambling to get outside as the earthquake strikes.
A second camera outside shows parked cars rocking and a building opposite collapsing.
The bakery was not destroyed in the earthquake and its French owner has now started to bake bread again, according to Euronews.
For more news video by Current TV visit http://current.com/Security cameras at a bakery in Port-au-Prince captured the moment that a magnitude 7... more
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A small radio station in Brooklyn becomes a focal point for New York City's Haitian-American community as they desperately seek information about family and friends in earthquake ravaged Haiti.A small radio station in Brooklyn becomes a focal point for New York City's... more
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