I posted something long and rambling about the media coverage of Haiti in the wake of last Tuesday's earthquake. About the lack of context being provided in newspaper and television news reports. The graphic nature of the photos being sent over the wire for the world to see. My own emotions and thoughts about the country, about other disasters, about what it means to be of service.
I took it down because my thoughts are all over the place, and I still can't fully articulate what it is I'm feeling. One day I'll expound on these things in a much more logical, coherent way. But right now, I'll just list a few ways to make a contribution.
+Haiti Relief Benefit Print Sale: A group of emerging photographers are selling prints for $50 each with all proceeds being donated to
+Partners in Health, a nonprofit organization that has been providing health care to Haiti for more than 20 years, has created StandWithHaiti.org, where you can donate as little as $10 so they can continue to provide support on the ground.
+Doctors Without Borders is another renown organization on the ground in Haiti that needs money to provide support.
+A larger list of organizations providing help can be found here: http://weblog.liberatormagazine.com/2010/01/haiti-ways-to-help.html
I saw this quote on another website and thought it was more than relevant given current events:
"Every little thing counts in a crisis." ~ Jawaharlal Nehru
"Every little thing counts in a crisis." Just do what you can. I say this for myself as much as I say it for you. (You being all 2.8 of the readers of this tiny part of the www.)
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