The crisis in Haiti is, and will continue to be for some time to come, a situation that we need to pay attention to. The role of government aid, and the method with which it is applied is worth study and documentation. The role of the media in documentation and the creation of a narrative is constantly evolving. As our short attention span begins to wane, it becomes increasingly important to pay attention to the details. Of the many lasting lessons from Katrina, I feel the importance of continuing attention and documentation is among the most important.
James White
One of my favorite designers/visual artists, James White, is donating all the proceeds from his sales this week to the relief effort in Haiti. This is a great chance to pick up one of his pieces. This should be an example of how ordinary folks can continue to do their thing and make a positive impact.
Check out his site here: Signal Noise
Photo: Gerald Herbert / Associated Press
Take a few minutes to look through this photo essay presented by the Wall Street Journal. The photos express the scope and tragedy in a way that the newscasts do not.
See all the photos here: Link
Here are a handful of the many amazing organizations that will use your donation to get money to Haiti. As sad as it may seem, in times like these many people fraudulently take advantage of people wanting to donate to relief efforts. If you’re going to donate (which you should), do it from a secure web page that belongs directly to the organization you’re choosing to support.
Note the difference between these 2 web addresses: http://support.doctorswithoutborders.org & http://doctorswithoutborders.scamwebsite.org
Unicef
Doctors without Borders
Direct Relief
Oxfam
World Food Programme
International Medical Core
Yele Haiti
Mercy Corps
American Red Cross
Save the Children
The losses that have been suffered in Haiti are nothing less than devastating, and responding to a disaster of this magnitude will require every element of our national capacity — our diplomacy and development assistance; the power of our military; and, most importantly, the compassion of our country.
Read the whole release here: Link
Here are a handful of great organizations that publish stories that you won't hear elsewhere. Check em out.
