Video: British Red Cross bids farewell to Haiti

Video: British Red Cross bids farewell to Haiti: "More than five years after a massive earthquake struck Haiti, the British Red Cross has left the country.
The final phase of our recovery programme was completed at the end of last month, bringing to an end our work in Port-au-Prince."



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Clinton, Bush fund gives $1.4M to Haiti projects

Clinton, Bush fund gives $1.4M to Haiti projects: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — An organization set up by former U.S. Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush is providing an additional $1.4 million to the effort to help Haiti rebuild from the January 2010 earthquake.

Clinton launches business loan program in Haiti - Taiwan News Online

Clinton launches business loan program in Haiti - Taiwan News Online: "Former U.S. President Bill Clinton is back in Haiti to launch a new business loan program.

The former president says the first loan in the $20 million program is going to a company that produces crafts for export. Clinton says the $415,000 loan to Caribbean Crafts will allow the company to replace a workshop that was destroyed in the January 2010 earthquake and add employees."

Report says Haiti earthquake death toll closer to 50,000 not 316,000 | al.com

Report says Haiti earthquake death toll closer to 50,000 not 316,000 | al.com: "The report, a copy of which was obtained Monday by The Associated Press, estimates that the death toll was between 46,000 and 85,000, far below the Haitian government's official figure of 316,000. The report was prepared for the U.S. Agency for International Development but has not yet been publicly released."

W&M Blogs � W&M’s Commitment to Haiti

W&M Blogs � W&M’s Commitment to Haiti: "The first W&M Haiti Compact alternative break, which had been designed as a response by the College in coalition with other universities around the country to the 2010 Haitian earthquake, is back on track for a May 2011 trip."

Haiti one year on: a look at aid progress reports | Claire Provost | Global development | guardian.co.uk

Haiti one year on: a look at aid progress reports | Claire Provost | Global development | guardian.co.uk: "The first anniversary of the earthquake in Haiti comes with a deluge of progress reports from many of the NGOs and aid agencies involved in reconstruction and ongoing relief work. We select a sample"

The sad math of U.S. aid in Haiti: 6 months, 2 percent

The sad math of U.S. aid in Haiti: 6 months, 2 percent: "On Monday, six months after the earthquake in Haiti that killed as many as 300,000 people, the Pentagon hosted a 'Bloggers Roundtable' teleconference to release some coordinated and disciplined information about reconstruction in that country. The commander of the U.S. military's task force in Haiti and his deputies delivered some news that should satisfy Gates's wish to have only varnished information coming from the Defense Department."

Beverly Bell: Disaster Aid or Aid Disaster? - Haitian's Thoughts on Foreign Assistance

Beverly Bell: Disaster Aid or Aid Disaster? - Haitian's Thoughts on Foreign Assistance: "The international community (here referring to nations and international organizations) has pledged or given $9.9 billion in relief and reconstruction aid to Haiti, since the earthquake on January 12, 2010. Citizens and non-profit agencies of foreign countries have provided billions more. The aid is many times the size of Haiti's annual budget, which was $1.97 billion for the 2009-10 fiscal year.[1]"

Wyclef Jean aims to keep Haiti earthquake relief at forefront - USATODAY.com

Wyclef Jean aims to keep Haiti earthquake relief at forefront - USATODAY.com: "Award-winning musician Wyclef Jean fears that people are suffering a bit of Haiti fatigue and putting the needs of earthquake victims in the backs of their minds more than three months after the quake.

Jean is starting new relief initiatives, including housing aid and amputee rehabilitation, and says more needs to be done."

SKNVibes.com News: Red Cross donates over US$60 000 to Haiti earthquake relief

SKNVibes.com News: Red Cross donates over US$60 000 to Haiti earthquake relief: "BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – THE St. Kitts Red Cross (SKRC) has donated over US$60 000 to the Haitian relief effort, following the devastating January 12 earthquake that left 230 000 dead and some one million homeless.

According to the President of the SKRC, Dr. Reginald O’Loughlin, the organisation filed the requisite information with the International Red Cross Society (IRCS) earlier this month and the funds are expected to be transferred by the end of next week."

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."

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."

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Press Release: American Red Cross Passes the $100 Million Mark in Aid for Haiti Earthquake Relief and Recovery « American Red Cross Disaster Newsroom

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Press Release: American Red Cross Passes the $100 Million Mark in Aid for Haiti Earthquake Relief and Recovery « American Red Cross Disaster Newsroom: "American Red Cross Passes the $100 Million Mark in Aid for Haiti Earthquake Relief and Recovery

WASHINGTON, Wednesday, March 10, 2010 — The American Red Cross today announced it is allocating an additional $24.4 million for Haiti earthquake relief and recovery, increasing its total commitment to date to $106.4 million."

The Nonprofit Quarterly | The Nonprofit Quarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | Haitian Leaders Angry About Being Left Out Of Aid Decisions

The Nonprofit Quarterly | The Nonprofit Quarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | Haitian Leaders Angry About Being Left Out Of Aid Decisions: "On one hand, the outpouring aid for victims of the January 12 Haitian earthquake has been steady and generous. American donations alone have topped $1 billion. On the other hand, a number of the country's leaders are unhappy with how the aid is being delivered and angry that they have little or no say how it is being used. Haitian Prime Minister Jean-Max Bellerive told the Associated Press, “The NGOs don't tell us ... where the money's coming from or how they're spending it. Too many people are raising money without any controls, and don't explain what they're doing with it.”"

Bolivian campaign raises 1.4 mln USD for quake-hit Chile, Haiti

Bolivian campaign raises 1.4 mln USD for quake-hit Chile, Haiti: "Bolivian campaign raises 1.4 mln USD for quake-hit Chile, Haiti
LA PAZ, Mar 07, 2010 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- A Bolivian fundraising telethon has collected 1.4 million U.S. dollars for quake-hit Chile and Haiti and the organizers have decided to extend the campaign to raise more money, Bolivian Minister of the Presidency Oscar Coca said on Sunday."

Jean 'expects the worst' upon arrival in Haiti Monday - CTV News

Jean 'expects the worst' upon arrival in Haiti Monday - CTV News: "Gov. Gen. Michaelle Jean will arrive in Haiti Monday morning for a two-day visit, and although she expects to see terrible devastation from January's earthquake, she is determined to visit those involved in the relief effort."

Clinton praises Canada on Haiti aid

Clinton praises Canada on Haiti aid: "DAVOS, Switzerland -- Prime Minister Stephen Harper's new focus on helping some of the world's poorest people won praise here at the prestigious World Economic Forum from two of the annual conference's superstars, Bill Clinton and Bill Gates."