Here is a look at what young people have to say about this catastrophe, which foreshadows a new era in their lives.

CNN report, 1/30/10

I sure hope we can get some traction in getting MIT more focused in engaging in efforts towards Haiti's rebuilding efforts. As promised, here is the link to the forum held last night at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government with Representatives St. Fleur and Forry. It starts with a video footage of a group from Harvard who was on the ground in Haiti recently giving out medical supplies, etc.

http://www.iop.harvard.edu/Multimedia-Center/All-Videos/Haiti-After-the-...

For years, educated émigrés...have tried hard to play a more vital role in Haiti’s development, with little success.

Here is an interview with Pastor Karl Eastlack when he was on the ground just after the earthquake.

An interview with Guyrleine Justin, director of REFRAKA (Network of Haitian Women Community Radio Animators) who narrowly escaped from the REFRAKA office when the six-story building collapsed.

Videos

As CPJ's (Committee to Protect Journalists) Haiti consultant Jean-Roland Chery wrote Wednesday on the CPJ Blog, community radio stations play a leading role in local news coverage in Haiti's most remote communities, filling the void left by private radio stations.

Here is a website that summarizes some of Cherie Miot Abbanat's recent efforts for Haiti:

Saving diesel fuel for other uses right now seems to be a key issue -- may be a case for solar.

At the world's first AIDS clinic, a half-mile from the wrecked national palace, director Jean "Bill" Pape is racing to rebuild one of Haiti's few world-class institutions after the Jan. 12 earthquake killed workers, destroyed buildings and suspended research.

NY Times article (2/5/10)

"The situation has gone from bad to worse because the earthquake set off a dangerous diaspora. Most of the sanatorium's several hundred surviving patients fled and are now living in the densely packed cities where experts say they are probably spreading the disease. Most of these patients have also stopped taking  their daily regimen of pills, therby heightening the chance that there will be an outbreak of a strain resistant to treatment, experts say."

The Help that Haiti Needs, by the Editors

An interview with Guyrleine Justin, director of REFRAKA (Network of Haitian Women Community Radio Animators) who narrowly escaped from the REFRAKA office when the six-story building collapsed.

Another new site, started by the Crisis Commons volunteers, intended as a repository for the survivor stories of Haitians and their families. Creole is suggested. If you know Haitians in the Boston, New York, Miami or other communities, send them the url and urge them to have family post stories and video on YouTube. Then check back to see what's happening and send email to stimulate communication when you can. Thank you!