Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Monday, January 10, 2011

U.S. Ambassador to Haiti Op-Ed


U.S. Ambassador to Haiti, Kenneth H. Merten, wrote an Op-Ed in this week's Washington Post. He gives an update on the recovery and pledges continued US support.

Progress in Haiti is Slow, but Real
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Haiti Fact Sheet

This is a press release from the US State Dept. It contains some interesting facts and information including the US goals regarding Haiti.

Fast Fact on U.S. Government's Work in Haiti: Governance and Rule of Law
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A Look into Humanitarian Relief

Here's a large piece from a Canadian News outlet. It's a look into aid agenties and their work in Haiti. It contains video, photos and an article.

'Inside Disaster Haiti' a Raw Look at Humanitarian Relief
Photo: AP / Ramon Espinosa

Year in Review

Another year in review article. It paints the picture of Haiti well with some poignant stories and information.

A Year on, Hubris and Debris Clog Haiti Quake Recovery

Credit: REUTERS/Jorge Silva

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Crisis Upon Crisis

Another year in review story. This one is by a Haitian journalist from the BBC.

Haiti's Year of Living Dangerously
Photo: AP

Americans were Largest Donors

Americans gave the most money to help Haiti after the earthquake. This is a press release from UNICEF that contains some interesting facts and figures.

One Year Later: Refocusing the World's Attention on Haiti's Children

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Saturday, January 8, 2011

Rapes in the Tent Cities

Yet another sad story from Haiti. Reports of rape and sexual abuse have skyrocketed since the earthquake.

Rapes in Haiti at Four-year High, says UNICEF

Photo: AP / Ramon Espinosa

Cholera Probe

The UN has commissioned a panel to investigate the origins of the Cholera outbreak. Most believe UN soldiers from Nepal accidently brought Cholera to Haiti.

UN's Ban Names Panel for Haiti Cholera Probe

Credit: Reuters/Kena Betancur

Still in Emergency

Nearly a year after the quake Haiti is still in a state of emergency.

UN: Rebuilding Earthquake-Shattered Haiti Will Take Years

Photo: Reuters

Friday, January 7, 2011

Stories from a Year Later

This is a very good article that tells some personal stories of Haitians who survived the earthquake. Lots of insight on the personal toll of the disaster.

A Year Later, Haiti Struggles Back
Photo by Damon Winter/The New York Times

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Turmoil in the Haiti Interim Reconstruction Commission

Stanley Lucas writes another great article this time detailing trouble within the Haiti Interim Reconstruction Commission. The Commission was set up to help Haiti recover from the earthquake early in 2010. Now, the Haitian members feel they are being denied a voice in their own country's reconstruction. The article also outlines how foreign money has been and is being used.

Read the article here.
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Bleak Forecast for Haiti's Future

At the current rate of rebuilding Haiti will not recover from the earthquake until 2050. Or at least, that is what this article predicts.

Read the article here.
Photo: UN Photo/Logan Abassi

More Election Problems

How can ballots that were thrown away be recounted? Here's more on just how bad the elections in Haiti were.

Massive Irregularities Found in Haiti Elections
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