Has the international community failed Haiti? - BBC News

Has the international community failed Haiti? - BBC News: "The United Nations estimates that since the earthquake international donors have pledged more than $10bn (£6.5bn) of aid to Haiti. Over half of that money has already been spent.
The US Congress has calculated that if one includes commitments running through to 2020, the pledges amount to $13.4bn. That includes a US government allocation of $4bn, of which $3bn has already been spent. The money helps keep thousands of foreign NGOs active in Haiti."



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Forging a New Future in Haiti | Habitat World

Forging a New Future in Haiti | Habitat World: In early November 2011, more than 400 international volunteers helped 100 Haitian families, including Erisma’s, build new homes during the 2011 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project. Named Santo by its new residents, the new community is situated on a former sugarcane field just outside Leogane, Haiti, very close to the epicenter of the 2010 quake. Families moved into their homes in February.

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.

Rory McIlroy puts U.S. Open preparation on hold for ‘inspiring’ two-day trip to earthquake-ravaged Haiti - The Washington Post

Rory McIlroy puts U.S. Open preparation on hold for ‘inspiring’ two-day trip to earthquake-ravaged Haiti - The Washington Post: "Monday morning, McIlroy flew to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on a goodwill mission for UNICEF. Since returning, he has changed his Twitter profile picture from a photo of him, as a toddler with a golf club, to one of him, as a smiling young man holding a smiling Hatian child. He has considered, over and over, what he saw a full 18 months after a devastating, 7.0-magnitude earthquake ravaged an already poverty-stricken country."

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."

Haiti’s rebuilding work after quake: Martelly faces major challenges - Worldwide News and Events - Tops Sri Lanka - Tops.lk

Haiti’s rebuilding work after quake: Martelly faces major challenges - Worldwide News and Events - Tops Sri Lanka - Tops.lk: "MEXICO: As celebrations calm down after Saturday’s inauguration of Haiti’s new President Michel Martelly, the popular singer will get no time for a political honeymoon as he takes over power in one of the poorest nations in the world..The challenges are daunting, and even though Martelly starts in his new job with massive support from the Haitian people who elected him in a landslide victory with 67.5 percent of the vote, the pressure is on for him to deliver results fast.."

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."

American Red Cross Details Haiti Earthquake Response and Plans for the Future

American Red Cross Details Haiti Earthquake Response and Plans for the Future: "n a speech at the National Press Club on the first anniversary of the deadly Haiti earthquake, McGovern explained how the Red Cross has helped hundreds of thousands of Haitian survivors, described the response to the cholera outbreak, and discussed the organization’s plans to move forward – including two new planned housing projects – in the years ahead to help Haiti and its people recover."

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"

Digicel, youths build school from containers - Breaking & Current Jamaica News - JamaicaObserver.com

Digicel, youths build school from containers - Breaking & Current Jamaica News - JamaicaObserver.com: "PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti: The first school built under an partnership between Digicel and the United States Agency for International Development USAID was opened here yesterday.
�cole Louis de Borno in L�og�ne - the town located at the epicentre of the January 12th earthquake - will welcome 600 primary students when the new school year begins on October 4."

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]"

$1.1-Billion Donated for Haiti Relief - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

$1.1-Billion Donated for Haiti Relief - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Nearly four months after the devastating earthquake in Haiti, donors have contributed more than $1.1-billion 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."

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."

Philadelphia Catholics donate $1.8 million to Haitian quake relief efforts :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)

Philadelphia Catholics donate $1.8 million to Haitian quake relief efforts :: Catholic News Agency (CNA): "Philadelphia, Pa., May 5, 2010 / 07:55 pm (CNA).- Cardinal Justin Rigali presented a check for over $1.8 million to the president of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) on Wednesday for aid efforts for earthquake victims in Haiti. He declared the gift an expression of “very beautiful and profound love.”

The Archbishop of Philadelphia presented the check to CRS president Ken Hackett at Incarnation of Our Lord Parish in the Olney section of Philadelphia."

The Nassau Guardian Online Guide

The Nassau Guardian Online Guide: "Mr. Barry explained to me his first reaction on how he immediately helped Haiti after its recent disaster.

In a subdued tone he said, 'I remember jumping into my jeep and my wife Yvette following in her car and making our first stop at Robin Hood, where I purchased all the cases of water that was on the floor, all of the 20 pound bags of rice, all the baby formula and all of the corn beef that was on the shelves.' 'We then went to Bahamas Food Service, where my friend Audley Aritis met me with his flat bed truck and I purchased one hundred 50 pound bags of black beans and one hundred 50 pound bags of rice.' And with a faint smile he uttered, 'And then we visited Lowe's Pharmacy and purchased medication and medical supplies.' 'God bless the owner of Lowes, Billy, and his doctor for helping me.'"

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."

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."

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."