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A brief history of Haiti: how natural are “natural disasters”?
Haiti's history reveals that the structural inequalities in the country run deeper than the foundations of it's fallen buildings.
Dignity and Disasters: “bearing witness” to the suffering of others
When does "witnessing" trespass into voyeurism and violate the dignity of those that we are seeking to help? Does image upon image of piled dead bodies actually increase our comprehension of the tragedy as it unfolds?
Manipulating Disaster
A recent article on the UK's Guardian News website highlights the almost unfathomable statements made by a minority of individuals hoping to turn the crisis in Haiti into a political, religious, or publicity pay-day.
Ushahidi: Citizen journalism and “testimony” in Haiti
Ushahidi is a free "Crowd Sourcing Crisis Information" website that uses citizen generated reports to aggregate information in political and natural emergencies.
Haiti relief: connecting through social media
Social media tools such as Twitter, Facebook and Google applications are being utilized in unprecedented ways, not only to share information on the situation in Haiti, but also to assist in rescuing and reconnecting victims with loved ones.
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