Thanks for everyones concerns and info on this. This may be too early to think
about the larger systemic issues, but Ed's mention of Paul Farmer's Partner's
in Health raised a point for me. Farmer and his team work very closely with
local people in poor countries and help train these people to become doctors
and nurses themselves. I think there might be interesting systemic
consequences to the practice of training, educating and supporting local
leadership.
I would also suggest the Mercy Corp as a place to donate (www.mercycorp.org).
They were the first relief organization in New Orleans after Katrina.
Ellen Pillard
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From: Ed Levy <levye@xxxxxxx>
To: ConstellationTalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Mon, January 18, 2010 4:52:47 AM
Subject: RE: [ConstellationTalk] Haitian Holocaust
Hi all.
Another excellent place to donate is Paul Farmer's Partner's in Health
(pih.org), which has been in Haiti and elsewhere around the world delivering
preventive care to the poor for a long time. Apparently, because they are
mostly in outlying areas, many of their clinics and hospitals were undamaged
and so now are playing an important role there.
Ed Levy
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From: ConstellationTalk@ yahoogroups. com
[mailto:ConstellationTalk@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of gary stuart
Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 11:45 PM
To: ConstellationTalk@ yahoogroups. com
Subject: RE: [ConstellationTalk] Haitian Holocaust
Thanks Anngwyn for addressing this very important issue....when 1 human
suffers we all suffer. It is a good reminder to take stock of what we HAVE
compared to those who do not.... The primal fight for survival hasn't begun
too much yet? The looting & gangs plus cholera and other health issues are
of GREAT concern as their Fate is hard enough without perpetrator forces
taking hold amidst the unimaginable tragedy..... please do NOT donate to
American Red Cross... here are reputable links below... The 100's of Million
for Katrina and 9/11 NEVER made it to anyone but the Organizations
administrative profit margins and I have direct experience with a dear
celebrity client who saw their mechanization first hand in New
Orleans....her report to Washington DC of their abuses got the top dog to
resign....they only seem to capitalize on tragedy for their own gain...
Caveat Emptor.... Blessings to all as we join together as one people helping
our distressed brothers and sister in Haiti...
Namaste and support of our wonderful Constellation Talk
community... ..Sincerely Gary Stuart LA, CA Gary@Chifield.
<mailto:Gary% 40Chifield. com> com &
www.chifield. com
Our Fellow Humans or Haitian Brothers and Sisters are in Emergency NEED!
If you are wondering where to send donations to help out the
victim's of Haiti's disaster, I highly recommend the Doctors Without Borders
Organization. They do excellent relief work and run on a very low overhead.
<http://www.doctorsw ;<http://www.doctorsw ithoutborders. org>
ithoutborders. org> www.doctorswithoutb orders.org
888-392-0392;
Hope for Haiti campaign
ALSO
A Good place to donate is to the Haitian musician Wyclef Jean Foundation to
assist the afflicted Haitian Earthquake Natural Disaster victims. Our
support and wishes goes out to those in need during this stressful time in
the aftermath of this natural Disaster.
A link is listed below for those who want to contribute independently to
those in need. <http://www.networkf ;<http://www.networkforgood.org/>
orgood.org/> www.networkforgood. org or
Wyclef Jean Foundation is approved by the Better Business Bureau.
<https://www.
<https://www. networkforgood. org/donation/ MakeDonation. aspx?ORGID2= ;
65-0823881
networkforgood. org/donation/ MakeDonation. aspx?ORGID2= 65-0823881&vlrStratCode= WwAsdSXIcO% 2bvzKr%2bX2okYEm vt%2fLzZJMkWmG17 F2G1DsBqtpEgXzls
