Haiti After the Earthquake, by Dr. Paul Farmer, is about the author’s experience in Haiti after the earthquake of 2010. The first eight chapters are written from Dr. Paul Farmer’s perspective and the second part of the book is written from other people’s perspective and how they dealt with the damage of the earthquake. The Haiti earthquake devastated the already struggling country. Haiti is the poorest country in the western hemisphere and over half of the population lives on $1 dollar a day.…
Haiti lifeline was developed to give hope and help to what began at just an orphanage that has now expanded to an entire community. The health care structure is so corrupt that the Haitians begin begging for help upon the organizations arrival. However, with the amount of supplies and time, it was impossible to treat everybody, which caused a whirlwind of emotions that made a lasting impression. Following a week in Haiti, it is time to reflect on the organization that made everything possible, the health structures, and the impact of the trip. Haiti Lifeline was established in 1999.…
During the Enlightenment, philosophes argued that all men have the right to revolt. They also discussed natural law and how all men have inalienable rights. Following this, many nations revolted against their governments in order to create a new one that gave more rights to the people. These ideas from the Enlightenment became important to the citizens of every nation. Even though some revolutions were not entirely successful, they all were clearly motivated by similar issues.…
Haiti, the poorest country in the world, with over half of the population living in extreme poverty, is in desperate need of help (“Poverty in Haiti: Aid, Earthquakes, and Imperialism”). The level of poverty in Haiti is so high that it stands out from the other countries in Latin America. Because of extreme poverty, children are often separated from their families and end up living in orphanages. Many Haitians live on the streets with no access to clean water, and do not have the money nor the resources to overcome poverty (“Top 5 Facts about Poverty in Haiti”). Throughout history and today, Haitians have lived in poverty with small chance of being able to provide for themselves and their families, but organizations such as KORE…
The Unfair Treatment of Haitian Refugees compared to their Cuban Counterparts. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), there are more refugees today than ever before—and more than half of them are believed to be children. Most of these people have left their homes in search of better living conditions and economic opportunities. This is especially true for Cuban and Haitian refugees.…
“At 4:53 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 2010, Haiti plunged into horror” (Lahens, 2010, p. 9). The earthquake affected three and a half million individuals, left two hundred and twenty thousand people dead, and destroyed four thousand schools (DEC, 2015). It is safe to say that Haiti’s recent history has been dramatically shaped by the 7.0 magnitude earthquake (DEC, 2015) that struck in 2010. Understanding both the gravity of and the world’s response to the 2010 earthquake is essential in understanding the destructive relationship that has existed between Protestant medical missionaries and Vodun practitioners. Before exploring the historical and spiritual concepts of healing in Haiti, an overview of the current context of Haiti post-earthquake…
Ecuador's president rushed home Sunday to coordinate rescue and recovery efforts after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake killed at least 272 people and injured thousands more. In an address from the stricken city of Portoviejo, President Rafael Correa said that rescue crews believed that some people remained alive underneath collapsed buildings. "The pain is immense, but the spirit of the Ecuadorian people is greater," Correa said. "We will move forward from this."…
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) The largest earthquake to strike the eastern Gulf of Mexico in the last 30 years sent shock waves from Louisiana to southwest Florida Sunday. The magnitude 6.0 earthquake, centered about 260 miles southwest of Tampa, was too small to trigger a tsunami or dangerous waves, the United States Geological Survey said.…
Have you ever done research on a place that is new to you just to see what it is like before you get there? Maybe did some research just to know about it so you can completely understand the background of the place to discover certain places or things? Well, that is the story of what I did before going to Haiti. Just knowing that you have ethnicity in your bloodline just made me want to engage into learning about the island and culture. The saying goes know your roots and where you come from.…
A lot of haiti are immigrating to Dominican republic because they are looking for jobs and places to lived. The Dominican Republic is the second country with the largest number of Haitian people. Haiti illustrates a case with structural poverty and economic and social indicators. During the six years after the earthquake that killed more than 200,000 people and left more than two million homeless. Red Cross and Red Crescent help the Haitian community with clothing, food and household.…
I am from Haiti this is the story of my life and how people think I am so “Rich and everything that I have are “handed” to me. When I was in Haiti I was living in the smallest house you could possibly imagine. Life was hard I had to work for everything and I mean work hard some days are better than others. Sometime it could be a great day where my mom come home and she is able to cook us something to eat, but some days when she come home from being gone all day she come home with nothing.…
In 2010, a seven point zero magnitude earthquake hit this small country in the Caribbean. In Haiti, this was a devastating natural disaster that has effected the country even to this day. Ever since the earthquake the economic infrastructure of the country has been severely struggling (Massive Earthquake Hits Haiti, n.d.). The struggles of this country have been going on for decades even before the earthquake, but the challenges that the people face have all been the same. Haiti can be found in the Caribbean sharing boarders with only one country, the Dominican Republic (Where is Haiti?, 2015).…
January 12,2010 the earthquake that change Haiti,I was 4 years old sitting in the couch watching outside of my house all the sudden I see the floor is moving is like the house was about to fall on me, I run out as fast that I can and my cousin went inside to come get me he thought that I was inside the house he was shouting my nickname ‘’ Lainy’’ ‘’ Lainy’’ ‘’Yes,’’ Yes’’. I was outside. He went back outside he said he thought that I was inside, me and my dad was screaming his name ‘’Junior’’ ‘’ Junior’’. I was outside with my dad and maid I was crying and shaking my hand was sweating, tired I was Running as fast that I can to try to get outside, when I was Running…
Some Americans think that the United States should shut its doors and just keeps immigrants out permanently. However, what they always seem to forget is we are all descendants of immigrants who came to this land in search for the one thing everyone wants the most: freedom. The United States is the land of the free and the home of the brave. The least the United States can do is let in men, women, and children who were brave enough to leave their home in search of a better life for their family. The Haitian immigrants deserve to have the opportunity of coming to the United States to learn, work, and make a name for themselves.…
For the past four years of my life, I’ve been trying to enjoy my life as much as possible. You see, I lived a life similar to most kids. I went to school, I played with my friends, I complained about my mom’s cooking. However, in life, everyone has that one-day that changes you. Four years ago, my life changed.…