Letter to the editor
Issue date: 2/2/10 Section: Opinion
Haiti is still experiencing aftershocks and every new one puts the already fragile infrastructure in more peril.
I think the support from the United States and the combined efforts of the United Nations has been one of the best responses to an international disaster ever witnessed in recent years. Haiti's SOS has been heard and the world has answered. Everyone from politicians, celebrities, NPOs, to individuals has come out with one goal and mission in mind: to save lives and to help the people of Haiti rebuild.
The Haitian population in Jacksonville, to include many students at FSCJ, has come out in droves to support any fund raising efforts being coordinated. My brother Wyster Desir and sister-in-law Eunika have been instrumental in coordinating drop off sites for Haitians and others to donate much needed items such as medical supplies, first aid kits, diapers, baby formula, water, blankets, towels, clothing, non-perishable food items, and money.
The Mission Harvest has agreed to be our vessel for getting the collected items to Haiti. Those at the college have also been giving from the heart. I have personally pledged a percentage of every sale made from my Avon small business to be given to HAAFA to go to Haiti. Much is still needed.
Organizations such as the American Red Cross, Unicef, Yele, Mission Harvest, and the Jacksonville nonprofit organization HAAFA have done an outstanding job in raising funds, awareness, and ensuring that the public trust is reinforced that if they give to this effort, their funds and other contributions will be used for the sole benefit of Haiti's inhabitants.
The real work is yet to come; the rebuilding of Haiti will be the real challenge for its people and all those who are dedicated and committed to seeing this country come out of this devastation bigger, stronger, healthier, wealthier, and a nation that others could be proud to be associated with. The people of Haiti are the epitome of resiliency. Their resolve to survive and prosper against insurmountable odds has been tested over and over again. Haiti will rebuild. "Wi nou kapab!" ("Yes, we can!")
To help, you can text "Haiti" to 90999 to donate $10 through your phone. You can also contact the American Red Cross, Unicef.org or Habitat for Humanity at Habitat.org to see how you can help. Haiti thanks you.
I think the support from the United States and the combined efforts of the United Nations has been one of the best responses to an international disaster ever witnessed in recent years. Haiti's SOS has been heard and the world has answered. Everyone from politicians, celebrities, NPOs, to individuals has come out with one goal and mission in mind: to save lives and to help the people of Haiti rebuild.
The Haitian population in Jacksonville, to include many students at FSCJ, has come out in droves to support any fund raising efforts being coordinated. My brother Wyster Desir and sister-in-law Eunika have been instrumental in coordinating drop off sites for Haitians and others to donate much needed items such as medical supplies, first aid kits, diapers, baby formula, water, blankets, towels, clothing, non-perishable food items, and money.
The Mission Harvest has agreed to be our vessel for getting the collected items to Haiti. Those at the college have also been giving from the heart. I have personally pledged a percentage of every sale made from my Avon small business to be given to HAAFA to go to Haiti. Much is still needed.
Organizations such as the American Red Cross, Unicef, Yele, Mission Harvest, and the Jacksonville nonprofit organization HAAFA have done an outstanding job in raising funds, awareness, and ensuring that the public trust is reinforced that if they give to this effort, their funds and other contributions will be used for the sole benefit of Haiti's inhabitants.
The real work is yet to come; the rebuilding of Haiti will be the real challenge for its people and all those who are dedicated and committed to seeing this country come out of this devastation bigger, stronger, healthier, wealthier, and a nation that others could be proud to be associated with. The people of Haiti are the epitome of resiliency. Their resolve to survive and prosper against insurmountable odds has been tested over and over again. Haiti will rebuild. "Wi nou kapab!" ("Yes, we can!")
To help, you can text "Haiti" to 90999 to donate $10 through your phone. You can also contact the American Red Cross, Unicef.org or Habitat for Humanity at Habitat.org to see how you can help. Haiti thanks you.
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