Thirty-five seconds is all it took to destroy Haiti and its economy. Over two-hundred thousand people were killed, and more than 400,000 were wounded after the worst earthquake since 1776 struck the Caribbean nation causing widespread destruction.
The film “Thirty-Five Long Seconds: Haiti’s Deadly Earthquake” is an insightful documentary featuring never-before-seen footage of Haiti’s National Palace collapsing on the tragic afternoon of 1.12.10
The video:
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How Haiti Saved America - The Boston Globe
The United States has been leading the response to the Haitian earthquake for all of the reasons that we would expect: our geographical proximity, our competence at emergency response, and our innate generosity.
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In just a few days, hurricane season will begin in Haiti. Could you imagine living outside, permanently, in the rain, withnothing but cloth sheets or tarps held up by sticks to protect you? Currently, this is set to be the very harsh reality for over 700,000 Haitian men, women, and children who still have nothing to protect them from the elements (via a Home in Haiti).
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A must read: The aftermath of Haiti’s quake from a 16-year old’s perspective.
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I applaud this author for speaking the truth about the growing socio-economic gap in Haiti
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