Haitians Teens Share Perspectives on the Earthquake Online
Region: Haiti
Although the coverage of the aftermath of the 7.3 earthquake which has left Haiti's capital partly devastated, has been massive, one group of Haitian bloggers has been overlooked - teenagers. Here is a look at what young people have to say about this catastrophe, which foreshadows a new era in their lives. You might not wanna know what happened to me. You might only be interested to what happened to you aunt or your... more
Views: 2377Private American Security Firms Head to Haiti
Region: Haiti
Just days after Haiti was devastated by a powerful earthquake, The Nation reports [2] that some of the same private security companies operating in Iraq and Afghanistan are preparing to set up shop in the Caribbean nation. A trade group representing military contractors and private security firms, the International Peace Operations Association, has launched a Web site [3] for prospective clients, listing member compan... more
Views: 2990Oxfam Calls on IMF to Drop Haiti's Debt
Region: Haiti
Our biggest concern right now is dealing with the immediate aftermath of the humanitarian disaster caused by the devastating earthquake. But in our concern to help those suffering, let’s not forget the long term. Take the action now The world’s attention is focused on Haiti. Leaders are pledging to stand shoulder to shoulder with the people and help them to build a brighter future out of the rubble. T... more
Views: 1484In Haiti, Restoring Communications and Local Media Networks
Region: Haiti
Haiti's communication infrastructure was seriously damaged after a 7.0 earthquake devastated the Island on January 12. Since day one, Global Voices has been intensely curating and amplifying the voices of local citizen journalists and activists. It can be very empowering for people in Haiti to be able to narrate their stories in their own words, on their own terms, and in their own voices. With this in mind, Feminist ... more
Views: 1156My Story from the Haiti Earthquake
Region: HaitiBy Helen Hawking, Oxfam Health Promoter January 12 It had been an average day in the office, conference calls, report writing, fighting off the mosquitoes that plague us here in Haiti. My clock showed just 10 minutes until it was time to leave for the day, when without any warning the ground made slight movements, which rapidly became violent. The earth shook harder than I have ever felt before, I ran to the door but... more
Views: 1035People lie on the street at a makeshift medical center in Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Region: Haiti
By Louis Belanger One of many makeshift medical centers around Port-au-Prince. It is a pretty awful and desperate site. more
Views: 1050Oxfam's HQ in Port-au-Prince, which collapsed during aftershock
Region: Haiti
By Louis Belanger Oxfam's HQ in Port-au-Prince, which collapsed during aftershock. I snapped this from my phone today. more
Views: 1217Aid Workers as Reporters, Updating Live from Haiti
Region: Haiti
On the ground, close to relief efforts, and armed with cell phones and satellite internet connections, aid workers in Haiti are fast emerging as a crucial source of news and information on the situation in Haiti. Oxfam media officers Louis Belanger and Caroline Gluck are two examples of the important trend that is keeping people informed and aid organizations updated. Oxfam has launched a blog on Posterous called Hait... more
Views: 2503Markets Re-Open on Frere and Tabarre in Haiti
Region: Haiti
Frederic Dupoux, a photojournalist in Haiti, reported today that some markets have reopened in the disaster-ravaged country. Dupoux has tirelessly documented his observations via Twitter, the microblogging platform, as he moves around the region. Today, Dupoux noted that two markets had re-opened on Tabarre and Frere streets, providing crucial relief information. Uploading images to an application called Tw... more
Views: 2726Time Running Out for Earthquake Survivors in Haiti
Region: HaitiKeziah Furth is a 24-year old American nurse who works with kids in Haiti. She was able to call home today, and her parents posted this account of her experiences since the earthquake on her blog, Mwen renmen ti moun Ayiti yo!: She immediately packed up some medical supplies and began to tend to the wounded in her immediate neighborhood. For the first two days people who had been hurt came in a steady stream. ... more
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