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we all know how fragile our framework is. More then any other natural disaster, residents of Los Angeles should be able to identify with those communities struck down by an earthquake. At truebluela we basically work for free without any buttons asking for pledges to offset the amount of time we put into this site.  These people had virtually nothing before the quake and now they literally have nothing. If you can, please  take a moment to pledge some help to this country in their time of need.

 

Earthquake In Haiti: How You Can Help - SB Nation.

Haiti: MSF Treats More Than 1,000 Patients; Inflatable Hospital on the Way (1/14/10) | Doctors Without Borders

MSF has treated more than 1,000 patients in four tented facilities. The primary concern at the moment is the overwhelming numbers of people who need immediate treatment and major surgery.

Jesse Kornbluth: Strength in What Remains: Tracy Kidder's Remarkable Story of a Refugee from African Genocide Who Gets Inspired in Haiti

I can't be the only one who noticed the juxtaposition of photographs in the news. In Washington, four Wall Street CEOs, sleek in Dunhill suits and Lobb shoes, testified that they bore no responsibility for the worst economic crisis in 70 years. In Haiti, where the average worker earns $2 a day, an earthquake destroyed cities and villages alike, killing 100,000 people, maybe more. You read these articles.

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Doctors Without Borders (MSF is the French acronym) was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999. My cousin did soon work for them in South and/or Central America once upon a time, and he lauded the organization.

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by David Young on Jan 14, 2010 1:49 PM PST reply actions  

Also consider Partners in Health

Over the last couple weeks, I’ve been reading Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder – an account of Paul Farmer’s work in Haiti and the health and anti-poverty efforsts that Partners in Health engages in. When I first heard about the earthquake, I immediately thought of PIH.

In addition to Doctors Without Borders, I think Partners in Health would be a reliable and effective group to donate to. Also, if you have the time, read Kidder’s book.

by JJ 24 on Jan 14, 2010 2:58 PM PST reply actions  

They are mentioned

in the 3rd link.

Patience is for those who die waiting for something to happen

by Phil Gurnee on Jan 14, 2010 3:22 PM PST up reply actions  

Sorry, I didn't mean to overlook that link...

This is what happens when I covertly post at work :)

Thanks for posting the story, Phil.

by JJ 24 on Jan 14, 2010 3:39 PM PST reply actions  

Doctors without Boarders, Partners in Health, Red Cross...

All doing what they can.

I have a good friend who works for Red Cross in Haiti. She says that the devastation is 100%, and that there is absolutely no infrastructure of any kind. Unimaginable really. Says that all of the relief organizations are only able to offer goods, and basic first aid. They have no offices, and are sleeping out on tents in the street with everyone else. Large portion of the UN troops are dead, same with the senate, and ministers.

DON’T give money to Pat Robertson’s organization thats for sure.

by Lex-In-The-Dena on Jan 14, 2010 4:03 PM PST reply actions  

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