The Almanac.net

The Almanac.net: "When two fifth-graders heard about the devastating earthquake in Haiti, they knew they wanted to help out.

Cassie Wangler and Jordan Underwood, students at Our Lady of Grace School in Scott Township, came up with an unusual way to contribute to the Haitians. They decided to make homemade soap of various shapes and scents to sell at Our Lady of Grace Church. The money collected was sent to Haiti, along with revenue collected at other school fundraisers."

Princeton University - Ambassador stresses need to build 'new Haiti'

Princeton University - Ambassador stresses need to build 'new Haiti': "Haiti's ambassador to the United States, Raymond Joseph, stressed to a group gathered at Princeton University the need to construct a 'new Haiti' following January's devastating earthquake -- with a focus on decentralization and foreign investment."

Rotary.org: News

Rotary.org: News: "Rotarians in Haiti are laying the groundwork for the next phase of the recovery process: sustainable restoration projects that will enable long-term rehabilitation to begin."

Maximizing disaster-response giving | Philanthropy Journal

Maximizing disaster-response giving | Philanthropy Journal: "he recent earthquake in Haiti has once again brought to the forefront the role that new giving channels play in helping those most affected by disasters.

The combination of online giving and mobile giving were the first response channels of choice by donors. Other giving channels like direct mail simply take too long to help with short-term needs."

Transparent Aid for Haiti's Reconstruction: Capture Matters - Brookings Institution

Transparent Aid for Haiti's Reconstruction: Capture Matters - Brookings Institution: "March 30, 2010 —
On Wednesday, March 31, international donors will convene at the United Nations to discuss Haiti’s long-term reconstruction plans and to make assistance pledges. The publicly disseminated Action Plan for Reconstruction and National Development of Haiti, produced by the government of Haiti with inputs from the U.N., European Commission, the World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank and civil society, has assessed Haiti’s reconstruction needs over the next three years at $11.5 billion. The Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA), produced by a collaborative effort involving 300 Haitian and international experts, and on which the Haitian government’s Action Plan is based, has not been publicly disclosed, but is expected to be presented at the donor conference"

Pledges of billions expected at UN donor conference on Haiti - Bulgaria abroad - The Sofia Echo

Pledges of billions expected at UN donor conference on Haiti - Bulgaria abroad - The Sofia Echo: "A United Nations’ donor conference in New York on March 31 2010 was expected to see pledges of billions of dollars to help Haiti emerge from the aftermath of the devastating January 12 earthquake, while European aid commissioner Kristalina Georgieva has said that it is not money on its own that matters, but the good that it will do.

Georgieva made the comment in a blog shortly before the donors’ conference."

Haiti relief gets surplus Vancouver Olympic medical supplies

Haiti relief gets surplus Vancouver Olympic medical supplies: "Victims of the earthquake that ravaged Haiti on Jan. 12 will get the benefit of medical and dental supplies left over from the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games."

Actor and Community Activist Advises Grant Makers - Conference Notebook - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Actor and Community Activist Advises Grant Makers - Conference Notebook - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "A native New Orleanian, Mr. Pierce formed the Pontchartrain Park Community Development Corporation to help the historic African American neighborhood where he grew up rebuild after Hurricance Katrina.

He told grant makers gathered in New Orleans that foundations and nonprofit organization have distinct roles to play in rebuilding.

'If you are that interested in telling us what to do, then by all means join us on this side of the fence,' said Mr. Pierce. 'Otherwise, help us do what we're doing.'"

Hurricane Katrina response evaluated by philanthropists | - NOLA.com

Hurricane Katrina response evaluated by philanthropists | - NOLA.com: "s the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches, philanthropists from around the country are gathered in New Orleans this week to determine where they succeeded and where they failed in responding to communities devastated by the storm."

BBC World Service - News - Haiti earthquake: Volunteers take mobile cinema round camps

BBC World Service - News - Haiti earthquake: Volunteers take mobile cinema round camps: "As part of the Haiti Kids Kino Project, a two-man team are using a generator, makeshift screen and a selection of movies to bring entertainment to earthquake survivo"

Student secures $10,000 donation for Red Cross | The Crimson White

Student secures $10,000 donation for Red Cross | The Crimson White: "Thanks to the efforts of one UA student, the University Community Service Center presented a $10,000 donation to the West Alabama Chapter of the American Red Cross Tuesday.

The band Three Doors Down’s charity The Better Life Foundation gave the donation. The Better Life Foundation is a nonprofit organization that focuses on helping children and young adults. The donation will go directly to supporting the crisis in Haiti."

How To Rebuild A Life In Haiti : NPR

How To Rebuild A Life In Haiti : NPR: "And we're going to end this part of the program with a look at Haiti two months after the earthquake. NPR's Katia Riddle has the story of three Haitians who are trying to rebuild their lives."

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"