Hoe kan Haïti het beste geholpen worden ?

[Johan Bollen]

Our role in Haiti's plight

If we are serious about assisting this devastated land we must stop trying to control and exploit it

The international community has been effectively ruling Haiti since the 2004 coup. The same countries scrambling to send emergency help to Haiti now, however, have during the last five years consistently voted against any extension of the UN mission's mandate beyond its immediate military purpose. Proposals to divert some of this "investment" towards poverty reduction or agrarian development have been blocked, in keeping with the long-term patterns that continue to shape the distribution of international "aid".

Haïti hoeft helemaal niet zo arm te zijn. Het aantal doden had veel minder kunnen zijn moest er echt een interesse bestaan om dat land vooruit te helpen.

[Yucagira]

Oorspronkelijk geplaatst door djimi

Een van mijn leerlingen is een recent aangekomen Haïtiaanse.
Ik hoop dat zij niemand uit familie of vriendenkring ginder verloren heeft.

Ik zal morgen aan de directie van de school vragen of wij (de schoolgemeenschap) iets kunnen/mogen doen, eventueel via de familie van dat meisje.

Als dit kan helpen ...

http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-381677

Looking for loved ones in Haiti
http://www.ireport.com/ir-topic-stor...topicId=381628

Haiti missing people board
http://www.koneksyon.com/

Earthquake Haiti Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=...d=252988675717


http://www.ireport.com/ir-topic-stor...topicId=381628

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[djimi]

Oorspronkelijk geplaatst door Yucagira

Als dit kan helpen ...

http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-381677

Looking for loved ones in Haiti
http://www.ireport.com/ir-topic-stor...topicId=381628

Haiti missing people board
http://www.koneksyon.com/

Earthquake Haiti Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=...d=252988675717


http://www.ireport.com/ir-topic-stor...topicId=381628

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Hartelijk bedankt, Yucagira!

Dat vind ik erg attent van je.

[Zeikstraal]

Obama roept Bush op, naast Clinton om "hulp"

as a massive US aid mission swung into action, using troops, naval forces, aircraft and rescue teams.

Ik zou me eerder zorgen beginnen maken...

Wat een voos hypocriet gedoe. De grote redders van de planeet. Dat verdiend nu eens echt de nobelprijs.. Oh wait..

http://rawstory.com/news/afp/Obama_a..._01142010.html

[longhorn]

Oorspronkelijk geplaatst door Zeikstraal

Obama roept Bush op, naast Clinton om "hulp"

as a massive US aid mission swung into action, using troops, naval forces, aircraft and rescue teams.

Ik zou me eerder zorgen beginnen maken...

Wat een voos hypocriet gedoe. De grote redders van de planeet. Dat verdiend nu eens echt de nobelprijs.. Oh wait..

http://rawstory.com/news/afp/Obama_a..._01142010.html

Het is ook nooit goed voor u. Denkt gij dat die Haitiaan nog levend onder het puin een zak geeft om wie hem/haar komt redden of van wie de overlevenden een fles water krijgen? Ge begint wel heel doorzichtig te worden.

[D'ARTOIS]

Dit helpt even niet ZS - de boys in de VS hebben de transportmiddelen en de grondverzetmachines die nodig zijn om de boel te ruimen.
Op die manier kunnen levens worden gered. Niet door te "zeiken".

Het land zelf heeft geen sou. Dat weet je toch!

[Dajjal]

Miljoenen liters Dettol. Ze gaan het van doen hebben met al die lijken in de tropische temperaturen.

[Zeikstraal]

Oorspronkelijk geplaatst door longhorn

Het is ook nooit goed voor u. Denkt gij dat die Haitiaan nog levend onder het puin een zak geeft om wie hem/haar komt redden of van wie de overlevenden een fles water krijgen? Ge begint wel heel doorzichtig te worden.

Ik heb het over de fake parade. Niet op de hulp die geboden word door echte amerikanen. Idioot

[Sjaax]

Polens hulp helpt flink.

Meanwhile, EU member states are carrying out the vast bulk of Europe's response on a bilateral basis with Haiti, with the former colonial powers in the region - France, Spain, the UK and the Netherlands - taking the lead.

(...)

But Poland's contribution, of just €12,000, has been lambasted by newspapers

bron: http://euobserver.com/9/29266

[Savatage]

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Ik heb het over de fake parade. Niet op de hulp die geboden word door echte amerikanen. Idioot

Lol, het doet u precies pijn om te zien hoe de USA zich voorbereid om te gaan helpen in Haïti. Past niet echt in je kadertje van dat 'stoute Amerika', zeker?

[Savatage]

Oorspronkelijk geplaatst door Sjaax

Polens hulp helpt flink.
bron: http://euobserver.com/9/29266

[Zeikstraal]

Oorspronkelijk geplaatst door Savatage

Lol, het doet u precies pijn om te zien hoe de USA zich voorbereid om te gaan helpen in Haïti. Past niet echt in je kadertje van dat 'stoute Amerika', zeker?

Problemen met nederlands te begrijpen om moet ik het nog eens uitleggen, speciaal voor nog simpeler geesten als u?

[thefishdoesntthink]

BVB:

And very clever people will have to devise economically sound plans to rebuild. For example, temporary housing could actually be semi-permanent, with an option to buy equity and have eventual ownership. The Department of Agriculture could encourage the planting of fruit trees rather than attempting reforestation that will be used for timber.

http://www.alternet.org/blogs/peek/1...paign=alternet

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Short of that, it’s worth thinking about the extent to which generous immigration policies could do enormous good for Haiti’s population. In the short-term, what’s most needed is immediate assistance to save as many lives as possible. But Tyler Cowen’s guess that “the country as a whole is currently below the subsistence level and will remain so for the foreseeable future” seems very plausible. The most likely alternative to mass immiseration and death for the survivors seems to me to be large-scale emigration to the developed world. Otherwise you’re going to have millions of people with no means of supporting themselves.

http://yglesias.thinkprogress.org/ar...0/01/haiti.php

[D'ARTOIS]

Wij hebben - in het verre verleden - al eens kunnen zien dat remigratie niet zinvol is. Wat mij recentelijk opviel is de enorme bevolkingsdichtheid op een relatief klein gebied. Een ander probleem aldaar is het hoge percentage aids patiënten. Ook voor de helpers een extra risico, alhoewel dat goed te overzien is. Maar ook op dat vlak is hulp nodig.
Het land is behoorlijk uitgezogen door de beide docs en wat er verder daarna kwam. Er is redelijk wat cultuurland: koffie, fruit, en wat dies meer zij, suiker en hout. Misschien nu de kans om positief te herstructureren.

[Yucagira]

Oorspronkelijk geplaatst door djimi

Hartelijk bedankt, Yucagira!

Dat vind ik erg attent van je.

Oorspronkelijk geplaatst door djimi

Ik ga de CD's die mij niet langer interesseren verkopen, en dan zoeken naar een betrouwbaar project in Haïti, iets van, voor en door Haïtianen zèlf opgestart. Ik zal wel een manier vinden om een steentje bij te kunnen dragen.

hier nog een paar van url's /ja ik weet , ik vertrouw ook geen van enkele , maar toch kennissen van me hebben centjes naar rode kruis en Clinton Foundation gestuurd .../ ,

http://edition.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/0...help/?hpt=Sbin
http://edition.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/0...help/?hpt=Sbin
[quote]CNN) -- The next question on many people's minds after learning about the earthquake devastation in Haiti has been: How can I help? Most organizations are asking for monetary donations. They are not seeking material items, like clothes or food, or volunteers at this time.

These agencies have set up phone lines, online donation pages and even texting for individuals to contribute to their relief efforts. We've compiled a list of a few organizations who are in Haiti helping those in need.

These resources include the highest-rated charities by CharityNavigator.org, which is an independent, nonprofit organization that evaluates charity groups based on effectiveness and financial stability. These sites are vetted by CNN journalists for credibility.

For additional resources, go to Impact Your World

American Red Cross

The American Red Cross' primary focus during the initial response of an emergency is feeding, sheltering and supplying any other basic needs. To donate: Go to RedCross.org, hit donate now button at top and then International Response Fund. You also can text "Haiti" to 90999 to donate $10 to the International Response Fund. The money will go directly to relief efforts in Haiti. Or call 1-800-Red-Cross.

AmeriCares

This nonprofit disaster relief organization delivers medicine, medical supplies and aid to people in crisis around the world. To donate, call 1-800-486-HELP or go to AmeriCares.org. Donations will go toward medicine and medical supplies and for expenses for providing that medical aid.

Care

This humanitarian organization's main focus is to fight global poverty, specifically by empowering marginalized women and girls. To donate to the Haiti relief fund effort, go to Care.org or call 1-800-521-CARE. Money will go toward food, water and sanitation, shelter and emergency health response.

Catholic Relief Services

Catholic Relief Services is an aid agency that works with emergency relief, micro-finance, AIDS/HIV relief, agriculture, water and sanitation, among other projects in countries around the world. To donate, go to crs.org, or call 1-877-HELP-CRS. You also can text RELIEF to 30644. You will receive a text message back with instructions on how to donate. You can send a check to Catholic Relief services, P.O. Box 17090, Baltimore, MD 21203-7090. Write "Haiti earthquake" in memo area. The money will go toward immediate needs, which includes water, food, hygiene kits, bedding and basic cooking utensils, among other items.

Direct Relief International

Direct Relief provides medical attention to those in need on an ongoing basis and in emergencies. Monetary donations go toward medical aid, supplies and equipment in Haiti. To donate, go to directrelief.org or call 805-964-4767 and 800-676-1638, or go through Google Checkout.

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity provides affordable, safe shelter for low-income families and people in need. Money donated for Haiti relief efforts will go toward recovery and rebuilding. To donate, go to habitat.org or call 1-800-Habitat.

International Medical Corps

This emergency response agency focuses on health in emergency situations. Monetary donations go toward purchasing medical supplies, medicine and emergency kits and transporting these supplies. 1-800-481-4462 or go to imcworldwide.org

International Relief Teams

The nonprofit organizes volunteer teams to provide medical and non-medical assistance to victims of disasters and poverty. To donate, go to irteams.org or call 619-284-7979. Checks can be made out to International Relief Teams, 4560 Alvarado Canyon Road, Suite 2G, San Diego, CA 92120-4309. The money will be used for medical supplies, medicine and other relief supplies, and to support volunteers heading to Haiti for relief efforts.

Medical Teams International

The Christian global health organization sends volunteer medical teams and supplies to those in the midst of disaster or poverty. Monetary donations will go to supporting the medical teams being sent to Haiti and to the cost of shipping the medical supplies donated by corporations. Donate by going to medicalteams.org and clicking on the "Donate Now" button, or call 1-800-959-HEAL (4325) or send a check to Medical Teams International, P.O. Box 10, Portland, OR 97207.

Medecins sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders)

The humanitarian organization delivers medical care to people caught in crisis. Donations to its Haiti relief efforts will go toward repairing the obstetrics and trauma hospitals in Haiti that were damaged in the earthquake. They also will go to transporting an additional 70 doctors and medical supplies to the island in an effort to set up makeshift emergency medical response centers. To donate, go to doctorswithoutborders.org or call 1-888-392-0392.

Mercy Corps

The organization provides humanitarian assistance and economic opportunities in the world's toughest places, specifically those dealing with poverty, conflict and instability. To donate, go to MercyCorps.org. Money will go toward immediate humanitarian needs in Haiti, which may include, food, water and temporary shelter.

Operation USA

The international relief agency provides funding for reconstruction and development aid to communities that have experienced disasters, disease and poverty. For its Haiti relief efforts, the agency plans to use donations for health care materials, water purification supplies and food supplements. To donate, go to opusa.org or call 1-800-678-7255, or mail a check to Operation USA, 3617 Hayden Ave., Suite A, Culver City, CA 90232.

Save the Children

The independent organization focuses on children in need in the U.S. and globally through programs for health and nutrition, child protection and education. To donate, go to savethechildren.org, or call 1-800-728-3843 or 203-221-4030. Donations will go toward purchasing relief items, such as hygiene kits, family kits (pots, pans, food preparation items) and tarps.

The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army's mission is to provide food, shelter, clothing and spiritual comfort during disasters. To donate money, go to salvationarmyusa.org or call 1-800-SAL-ARMY. Make sure you designate the donation for "Haiti Earthquake." Money will go to the Salvation Army in Haiti, which will determine the country's immediate needs, including water, food, medicine and transportation.

Shelterbox

The nonprofit delivers boxes of supplies to families of up to 10 people. The boxes contain a tent and essential equipment to use while individuals are displaced or homeless. To donate, call 941-907-6036 or go to shelterbox.org.

U.S. Fund for UNICEF

The national committee for UNICEF is responsible for the organization's fundraising. UNICEF uses the money for health care, clean water, nutrition, education and emergency relief. To donate, go to Unicefusa.org or 1-800-4-UNICEF.

World Concern

The organization lifts people out of poverty, beginning with disaster response and ending when families can live sustainable lives. To donate to its relief effort, go to Worldconcern.org or call 1-866-530-5433. You can also mail checks to 19303 Fremont Ave. North, Seattle, WA 98133. Please specify that the check is for "Haiti Disaster Response." Money will go toward water supplies, shelter, blankets, distribution of food and long-term needs, such as job training, education, loans and home construction, among other projects.

World Food Programme

The food assistance agency's main focus is to fight hunger worldwide. The organization is working to bring food to Haiti. To donate, go to wfp.org.

Yele Haiti

This organization, founded by Wyclef Jean, creates projects to improve the quality of education, health, environment and community development in Haiti. To donate to to its Haiti relief efforts, go to yele.org or text YELE to 501501 to donate $5.

Other organizations seeking donations

• American Jewish World Service

• Clinton Foundation

• Map International

• Medical Teams International

• Operation Blessing International

• Samatarian's Purse

• Project MediShare

• United Nations Foundation

• World Health Organization
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My questions is we are putting together a fundraiser type show with local talent but we want out money to go right to them not thru some organization where it will get lost and not go specifically towards these efforts ? any clue
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My company manufactures emergency cell phone chargers that charge cell phones off of AA batteries. It is my understanding that cell service is still (somewhat) functional. We would to send chargers to Haiti as a donation. Any suggestions as to who I can contact at an NGO? Red Cross, etc, are looking ...more
My company manufactures emergency cell phone chargers that charge cell phones off of AA batteries. It is my understanding that cell service is still (somewhat) functional. We would to send chargers to Haiti as a donation. Any suggestions as to who I can contact at an NGO? Red Cross, etc, are looking for monetary donations only on their websites. less
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its called spot dropping from the larger helicopters med,med supplies,doc,water, food, etc..ruff terrain golf size carts and machinery as well it would be a large assembly line going back and forth to the navy ships out at sea awaiting there would be doc,med gas for helicop etc. Mr gov make it happe ...more
its called spot dropping from the larger helicopters med,med supplies,doc,water, food, etc..ruff terrain golf size carts and machinery as well it would be a large assembly line going back and forth to the navy ships out at sea awaiting there would be doc,med gas for helicop etc. Mr gov make it happen and God Bless to all. less
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Even though their wages are minimal, every foreign business that I know and DO BUSINESS WITH here in the U.S., sends all the money back to their birth country. They don't spend it here! They pile up in 1 home. They don't pay taxes. They don't go out to eat. They don't furnish their homes. They don't ...more
Even though their wages are minimal, every foreign business that I know and DO BUSINESS WITH here in the U.S., sends all the money back to their birth country. They don't spend it here! They pile up in 1 home. They don't pay taxes. They don't go out to eat. They don't furnish their homes. They don't support any local business. They buy all their supplies from overseas. Meanwhile, we love getting our manicures, eating chinese, thai and mexican. (Just an example) They give back how? I'm not trying to be bitter about all of this but I'm now working 3 jobs. My husband is working 2 jobs. Think I'm in debt? NO! Just trying to pay my regular bills after our previously VERY successful business went "belly up" with this recession. So, can't send money but will definitely send them our prayers. Another thought, has anyone contacted the companies that received the bailouts? Maybe they could give a handout along with our government. less
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whiskeylover
What the he77 are you blabbering about?
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I'm happy to see so many Americans overlooking their own economic woes and political feelings to give to people who are (even on good days) so much more unfortunate than any of us will ever be. If Paypal doesn't hook up with the help organizations, go to your local Red Cross or Salvation Army, etc.. ...more
I'm happy to see so many Americans overlooking their own economic woes and political feelings to give to people who are (even on good days) so much more unfortunate than any of us will ever be. If Paypal doesn't hook up with the help organizations, go to your local Red Cross or Salvation Army, etc... they can make sure the money goes where you intend it to be. Or send a check or cashier's check. It may take longer, but help organizations will be needing more and more for an ongoing support mission. By the way, we should ask Wall Street to contribute, and it would be nice if we weren't dumping cash into wars. It would be great if Haiti had a Democratic Gov. who cared about the people, and where the people could actually vote and steer their own course as we can. The facts are that Wall St. will only contribute if it works in their favor, we are throwing money into wars, the Haitian gov. never has cared and maybe never will, and the suffering people of Haiti had and have no say in how their gov. spends money or operates. Anyone who, especially at a time like this would accuse the Haitian citizens of not preparing or worse, partying instead of preparing is cold-hearted and ignorant. I hope you all open your hearts as far as possible and give. Bicker later. less
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Dr William Mellon went into Haiti, he spent his entire inheritance on building a hospital, he realized medicines and clean water would help the health of the people. After his money was gone he raised money to help more, he and his wife are both buried in Haiti. The previous dictators of the count ...more
Dr William Mellon went into Haiti, he spent his entire inheritance on building a hospital, he realized medicines and clean water would help the health of the people. After his money was gone he raised money to help more, he and his wife are both buried in Haiti. The previous dictators of the country have bled it dry, at least one leaving with millions of dollars and going to Africa. It is time to let this country get up and running. I love Haiti and found the people to be wonderful. less
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eolufemi
eolufemi
Joining the military isn't the only way to serve your country.
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onetoomany
onetoomany
For all those who are complaining about our government and not wanting to send money and help in a very tragic event like this, i have to say you have lost your AMERICAN SPIRIT. Yes, we have our own issues right now, but it is nothing compared to what the people of haiti are going through, and we a ...more
For all those who are complaining about our government and not wanting to send money and help in a very tragic event like this, i have to say you have lost your AMERICAN SPIRIT. Yes, we have our own issues right now, but it is nothing compared to what the people of haiti are going through, and we as a country are still pretty great in the scheme of things, so please reach out and help just like you would if it were happening right here. Karma is a b!tch people, if we dont help now, like we have always done, then the future WILL be grim. Give and we eventually shall receive, no matter what you believe in. May peace befall them. We really have no idea what it is to be homeless and truly impoversished, they have no help or hope like we do here. less
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You obviously have lost your American Spirit as well, and i am sorry for you. I support all aspects of our country, including our military, as my husband is a marine, that is the greatest service you can do for your people, and i am sorry you came away with grief and sadness. All i was saying was t ...more
You obviously have lost your American Spirit as well, and i am sorry for you. I support all aspects of our country, including our military, as my husband is a marine, that is the greatest service you can do for your people, and i am sorry you came away with grief and sadness. All i was saying was that WE are the ones who help others, and have never expected anything back, that is what makes us a great country, even in bad times. Thanks for all your help, and i wish you luck. less
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yeah...served my country during the Persian Gulf and Bosnia...tell me more about the 'American Spirit'... Tell me more about the other countries who've helped us so much over the years...
Your welcome to your opinion, but don't preach...nobody wants to hear it...
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As soon as the good ole' US is straightened out...then I'll worry about helping another country...
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All I know is that if I were in the situation that the people in Haiti are in, I would feel helpless and would appreciate any help in any way I could get it. god and/or religion has nothing to do with what happened or how it will get better. The only power in the universe, is the power of people to ...more
All I know is that if I were in the situation that the people in Haiti are in, I would feel helpless and would appreciate any help in any way I could get it. god and/or religion has nothing to do with what happened or how it will get better. The only power in the universe, is the power of people to do good or evil. We are all in control of our own choices, unless we are mentally ill, so if you have the means to help in anyway, then do it. If not, then shut-up. less
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Skye56
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I don't have texting capabilities on my dinosaur cell phone, so I simply went to our local chapter of the American Red Cross and wrote out a check with "Haiti relief" on the comment line.
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You can also donate by credit card over the phone. I specified my donation to go to Haiti.
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Hi
I don't text much except to contacts. I have a "To" field and a message field on my phone. If I type in 90999 in the To field it changes to 90-999. I'm guessing you also have to type exactly "haiti" in the message field. Can someone clear this up for me?
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It worked just took a while
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My heart goes out to these people honestly it is a true tragedy. And if I had money to send I would but I am on unemployment due to a corporate downsize and can barely take care of my own family. But you are asking the american people to send money...did the government forget to look at our unemploy ...more
My heart goes out to these people honestly it is a true tragedy. And if I had money to send I would but I am on unemployment due to a corporate downsize and can barely take care of my own family. But you are asking the american people to send money...did the government forget to look at our unemployment rate here and realize that our own people can barely take care of there familys. Rich corporate america u dip in your pockets and take care of this also u rich actors...hmmm Ange and Brad where r u? less
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We see reports of citizens asking for water and electricity. I wonder why these nations do not plan ahead for any problems especially since they live in a hurricane prone area of the world. Maybe if the country leaders were thinking of their citizens more than themselves they would be prepared. T ...more
We see reports of citizens asking for water and electricity. I wonder why these nations do not plan ahead for any problems especially since they live in a hurricane prone area of the world. Maybe if the country leaders were thinking of their citizens more than themselves they would be prepared. Think about erecting many hundreds of short towers, 30 feet tall, with 5 to 10,000 tanks of water around the city. These would be similar to our water towers except not as tall and more stable for hurricanes and earthquakes. These storage tanks would be relativitively inexpensive and would serve as a quick and readily available supply for drinking water. After thought, yes, but now is the time to start thinking about the future. I do feel sorry for them, but since they chose or lack to chose proper leadership they need to take the proper action now. Building codes are severely lacking as evident of lack of rebar in concrete construction. When they do rebuild that is the time to think about what the future holds. Meanwhile, they need to take care of their people and get on with survival. Sorry for their plight just as I am sorry for the plight of so many and especially New Orleans for its lack of planning. Seems they too can party hardy and fail to prepare. less
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Haiti is not a democracy- DUH! They are the poorest country in the western hemisphere largely because their corrupt government supplies no leadership and has robbed the country blind. The haitian people have been living on the edge since inception and have no buffer or saftey net in event of disaste ...more
Haiti is not a democracy- DUH! They are the poorest country in the western hemisphere largely because their corrupt government supplies no leadership and has robbed the country blind. The haitian people have been living on the edge since inception and have no buffer or saftey net in event of disaster. This won't change in the forseeable future. For all the 'less government is more' people out there, Haiti is a living example and it isn't pretty at all. less
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Suggesting that the people of Haiti simply "party hardy and fail to prepare" is just ridiculous. I don't think anyone who knows anything about Haiti would describe the average citizen's life as a party. Applying American standards regarding infrastructure to a nation this impoverished is absolutel ...more
Suggesting that the people of Haiti simply "party hardy and fail to prepare" is just ridiculous. I don't think anyone who knows anything about Haiti would describe the average citizen's life as a party. Applying American standards regarding infrastructure to a nation this impoverished is absolutely insane. less
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Is it a failure to prepare, or an inability to prepare? Imagine trying to survive on 1 dollar a day. If you think 10.2% unemployment is bad, imagine what it would be like in a nation with at leat 5 times that. Imagine a country where 80% of its people are illiterate. If you can't read, it is har ...more
Is it a failure to prepare, or an inability to prepare? Imagine trying to survive on 1 dollar a day. If you think 10.2% unemployment is bad, imagine what it would be like in a nation with at leat 5 times that. Imagine a country where 80% of its people are illiterate. If you can't read, it is hard to learn. If you can't learn, you tend to make bad decisions on leadership. Now, add in the limited home grown resources, so they have to rely heavily on the international market. If you can't but steel to build water towers, how can you prepare? If you can't read the instructions on how to make steel reinforced concrete buildings, how can your make a building to withstand and earthquake of this magnitude. Realize this quake was a little stronger than the 1989 quake in San Fransisco that rocked the world series, and ask yourself, could they have prepared bet

[Francientje]

Vergeet Haiti. Ontruim die staat en breng de mensen elders onder. Dat eiland is gewoon geen veilige plaats.

[Johan Bollen]

Waarom zou je je geld aan een VS organizatie geven of een Franse organizatie als je Haïti wil 'helpen'? die organizeerden in 2005 nog een staatsgreep in dat land. Dan geef je het nog beter aan bv. Unicef. Niet dat die helemaal vrij zijn van inmenging in binnenlandse aangelegenheden, maar in het algemeen zijn ze toch minder uit op eigenbelang. Guido Cornale de nieuwe directeur van Unicef in Haïti is trouwens een man die het goed bedoeld.

[rikbe]

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2...i-imagery.html

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Oorspronkelijk geplaatst door Savatage

'Meer dan honderdduizend doden na aardbeving Haïti'

bron: DS



Dat is toch niet mogelijk, zoveel doden?

Wacht tot Calinornia een opdoffer krijgt.

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Oorspronkelijk geplaatst door Zeikstraal

Obama roept Bush op, naast Clinton om "hulp"

as a massive US aid mission swung into action, using troops, naval forces, aircraft and rescue teams.

Ik zou me eerder zorgen beginnen maken...

Wat een voos hypocriet gedoe. De grote redders van de planeet. Dat verdiend nu eens echt de nobelprijs.. Oh wait..

http://rawstory.com/news/afp/Obama_a..._01142010.html

Hoe meer lijken hoe meer je kan kappen op de USA. Mooit staaltje van lijkenpikkerij.