Still Standing

Haiti you are still standing. Though some have fallen there is hope for those that are still standing. Haitian people are such a resilient people. They are strong willed and innovative. The problem I see is that many do not see their strength and their beauty.

In this time of tragedy there is hope for the country. If the people of Haiti could come together and collaborate and take this time to build a better and stronger Haiti. The Haitian Diaspora needs to put their differences aside and take this catastrophe and turn it into a pivotal turning point in Haitian history. They say what does not kill makes you stronger; I believe the Haitian people will become stronger if they really work through this tragedy in the right way.

I see so much potential for the country and the people of Haiti. Through unity and collaboration you were able to defeat Napoleon’s army.  You went around the world to help other countries fight for their freedom (U.S., South America, the Caribbean, etc). Now you have gone full circle and you need to fight for your survival come on Haitian people stand up!

This is a message to the Haitian Diaspora don’t let this earthquake be the end of Haiti. The world needs to see the strength and the beauty of the Haitian people. We need to come out of this fire as solid gold.

– Rosena

 

Out of Sight out of Mind?

Recently, I’ve been making an effort every morning and every night to think about the things that I am grateful for and to also be thankful for all the blessings I receive daily, whether big or small. This morning I woke up a little sad; I was thinking about how grateful I am to be alive and to be waking up in a warm house and in a cozy bed. It made me think about the people who did not wake up this morning and if they did wake up what they woke up to?

 I thought about my family members in Haiti who are still sleeping in tents outside and the dramatic ways their lives have been transformed. I thought about the women who are now sleeping in the tent cities scared to go to sleep because at anytime someone could enter their tent and assault them; how the children are coping and making sense of this mass destruction and how their lives and view on the world will be forever altered.

It has been almost four months since the devastating 7.0 earthquake hit Haiti on January 12, 2010. The smoke has begun to clear, the dust is settling, and the media has stop talking about this terrible tragedy. The damage is becoming much clearer and because of this it is much easier to evaluate the needs of the country. The real work is now beginning.

It is so easy to forget when you are not seeing these images and hearing about this tragedy every day. This is why I am asking you to please keep Haiti in your hearts and minds. Find out what you can do to help. The rebuilding is going to take years and Haiti will need support throughout the process.

“… the work goes on the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die.”—Ted Kennedy.

Rosena

 

Welcome Message!

Welcome to the Haitian Diaspora United blog! Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those who have been affected by this terrible earthquake.  Right now, in these trying times we are experiencing a roller coaster of emotions. How can I help? How can I get to Haiti right now? Are my family members okay? How are organizations helping? What are people doing? Is there anything going on in my local community? I could go on and on but I think you get the point.

This is why we have created this blog. We wanted to create a central location where people could find answer to questions they may have and inform people on what is going on and how individuals can help in Haiti Relief efforts. Our hope is that you will use this site to exchange information and share your thoughts on things going on in Haiti and your local communities.

 We will update the information on this blog weekly so please visit frequently. If you would like to post information please send an email to Rose6040@gmail.com, fredjoseph82@yahoo.com, or tatou1826@hotmail.com. You can also just post information through the comment section. If there are events going on in your state please let us know so that we can post that information.

This is the time we need to come together and unite to help rebuild the country and the people of Haiti. We urge you all to take initiative and contribute to Haiti relief efforts in any way you can. Haiti is going to need everyone’s help not just today but for years to come.

 The future depends on what we do in the present. – Mahatma Gandhi

 

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