Bill Clinton, George W. Bush to visit quake-devastated Haiti | Reuters

Bill Clinton, George W. Bush to visit quake-devastated Haiti | Reuters: "Former U.S. presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush will visit Haiti on Monday to discuss the impoverished country's long-term recovery after a January earthquake killed hundreds of thousands of people."

University of Maryland students set up shelters in Haiti - washingtonpost.com

University of Maryland students set up shelters in Haiti - washingtonpost.com: "About 13 University of Maryland and three Howard students were scheduled to make the trip, along with a handful of engineering professionals. Their main goal is to teach earth bag construction to Haitian residents and students in hopes that those residents will be able to teach others to use the method for years to come.

Earth bag structures have been built in Haiti and in parts of Africa and the southwestern United States, but still are relatively rare, said Tom Marable, a professional engineer on the project. Anyiwo's group spent three days in College Park building a test shelter to make sure they had experience with the method."

Channel NewsAsia - Haiti summit committee urges US#dollar;4b in aid - channelnewsasia.com

Channel NewsAsia - Haiti summit committee urges US#dollar;4b in aid - channelnewsasia.com: "Donor countries and multilateral organizations on Wednesday approved a US$3.8 billion fund the government of Haiti will receive over a period of 18 months,' Dominican Economy Minister Temistocles Montas said, reading from a committee statement."

American Charities Raise Close to $1-Billion for Haiti, Chronicle Tally Finds - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

American Charities Raise Close to $1-Billion for Haiti, Chronicle Tally Finds - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "American Charities Raise Close to $1-Billion for Haiti, Chronicle Tally Finds

Nine weeks after the devastating earthquake in Haiti donors have contributed nearly $980-million to support relief efforts.

Donors gave approximately $66-million of that total in response to a star-studded telethon that was broadcast on major television networks in January. Organizers awarded $35-million in grants on February 5."

Sean Penn pitches in as full-time aid worker at camp for survivors of Haiti's earthquake | Washington Examiner

Sean Penn pitches in as full-time aid worker at camp for survivors of Haiti's earthquake | Washington Examiner: "PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI — Look closely at the foreigners buzzing around a hospital tent above one of Haiti's biggest earthquake-refugee camps and a face stands out: There, carrying the box of supplies, that's Sean Penn."

UN chief urges donors to keep Haiti funds flowing | Reuters

UN chief urges donors to keep Haiti funds flowing | Reuters: "U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon vowed on Sunday to work to keep donor funds flowing for Haiti's recovery and reconstruction following the devastating January earthquake in the poor Caribbean state."

Hollywood`s top stars Tweet for charity - Monsters and Critics

Hollywood`s top stars Tweet for charity - Monsters and Critics: "At the Upright Citizens Brigade, the organisation Artists for Peace and Justice hosted more than 160 people sharing their favourite tweets, twitpics and twitvids, with ticket sales benefiting earthquake victims in Haiti."

Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras Clash At Charity Event (VIDEO)

Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras Clash At Charity Event (VIDEO): "Eight tennis players competed Saturday night in the 'Hit for Haiti' charity event, which raised $1 million for the American Red Cross Haiti fund following the Caribbean nation's devastating earthquak"

The Boston College Chronicle - Boston College

The Boston College Chronicle - Boston College: "Nearly a dozen Boston College students and faculty members with direct ties to Chile are organizing a fund-raising drive to assist victims of the recent series of earthquakes that have claimed hundreds of lives and caused severe damage across wide areas of that South American nation."