photo by Jordan Michael of Red 1 Studios Two years ago, the ground in Port-au-Prince shook and tens of thousands of buildings collapsed. The January 12th earthquake was the worst disaster to ever hit the Americas. The early days after…
One of the greatest challenges in rebuiding Haiti is fighting the expectations. To some, the picture above is a picture of poverty. Women squatting in the street selling their meager wares surrounded by poor buildings. I fear that a lot…
I had this article published today in the Miami Herald: Haiti's reconstruction lessons are found on the other side of the world As published in the Miami Herald BY DANIEL O'NEIL WWW.IMUNITEDFORHAITI.ORG As I rushed relief supplies from the Pan…
Back in Haiti–touring the Delmas 32 housing repair project with the OAS Secretary General and the PADF team. Over four months ago, I drove away from Haiti thinking I was finished. I didn't make it very far. I know support…
I drove away from Haiti yesterday, having finally been relieved of my role as the Acting Country Director. I chose to make the five-hour drive to give myself time to reflect on the last four months. I am both wonderfully…
I had a rare chance to get out today and see the good work that my team is doing. It is so easy to get caught up in the day-to-day hassles of managing that I lose sight of the great…
Although the international consensus seems to be that Haiti needs to hold elections to maintain a credible government, I believe that the opposite is true. Holding elections will just maintain the status quo and contribute to rebuilding the chaos.