http://crs-blog.org/haiti-response/ Introduce yourself to the world Tue, 15 May 2012 14:08:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://crs-blog.org/haiti-response/comment-page-1/#comment-7388 michaelmfc Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:50:44 +0000 http://crs-blog.org/?p=8985#comment-7388 It is unfortunate that it takes a dramatic event such as an earthquake or a tsunami to focus the world’s attention. Millions of people die needlessly from extreme poverty every year, and yet there is no concentrated effort to save them. A large part of the Haitian population was living in poverty before the earthquake hit. When disaster struck, the death toll was driven up because of the poverty that already existed. But in the weeks before the tragedy there was no coordinated effort to save the lives of Haitians. We gave no thought to the orphans. There was no star studded telethon to solicit donations to provide food, water and medical care to the region. Haiti was a place many people could not locate on a map. But the Haitians were already suffering. They lived in squalor and filth. They lived with hunger and disease. They tried to survive on less than two dollars a day. They lived in makeshift shelters. They drank unsafe water. They were ravaged by HIV/AIDS. And they were ignored......After the dust settles on the earthquake, we can't forget Haiti. They will need our help for years to come. We have to make the long term financial commitment to help them rebuild their country and their lives. It is unfortunate that it takes a dramatic event such as an earthquake or a tsunami to focus the world’s attention. Millions of people die needlessly from extreme poverty every year, and yet there is no concentrated effort to save them. A large part of the Haitian population was living in poverty before the earthquake hit. When disaster struck, the death toll was driven up because of the poverty that already existed. But in the weeks before the tragedy there was no coordinated effort to save the lives of Haitians. We gave no thought to the orphans. There was no star studded telethon to solicit donations to provide food, water and medical care to the region. Haiti was a place many people could not locate on a map. But the Haitians were already suffering. They lived in squalor and filth. They lived with hunger and disease. They tried to survive on less than two dollars a day. They lived in makeshift shelters. They drank unsafe water. They were ravaged by HIV/AIDS. And they were ignored……After the dust settles on the earthquake, we can’t forget Haiti. They will need our help for years to come. We have to make the long term financial commitment to help them rebuild their country and their lives.

]]> http://crs-blog.org/haiti-response/comment-page-1/#comment-7353 Maureen Curtin Evermann Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:39:43 +0000 http://crs-blog.org/?p=8985#comment-7353 Thank you for the amazing work you do around the world. My son and daughter-in-law both work for CRS in Baltimore and are in Haiti & Dominican Republic now, so we know how dedicated you are and the relief work they do. Your Operation Rice Bowl is being resurrected at our house this year with our grandchildren! Thank you for the amazing work you do around the world. My son and daughter-in-law both work for CRS in Baltimore and are in Haiti & Dominican Republic now, so we know how dedicated you are and the relief work they do. Your Operation Rice Bowl is being resurrected at our house this year with our grandchildren!

]]> http://crs-blog.org/haiti-response/comment-page-1/#comment-7337 RuthAnne Muller Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:25:57 +0000 http://crs-blog.org/?p=8985#comment-7337 Thanks so much to CRS. I know the works, prayers and financial support has been wonderful! I am meeting with all youth groups in our parish to determine what projects we could do. If anyone could let me know something the youth could DO or make. We have just finished a sewing project for our sister parish, making 300 shorts and dresses. Any other ideas? Thanks so much to CRS. I know the works, prayers and financial support has been wonderful! I am meeting with all youth groups in our parish to determine what projects we could do. If anyone could let me know something the youth could DO or make. We have just finished a sewing project for our sister parish, making 300 shorts and dresses. Any other ideas?

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