. Scientists are saying they believe that a problem (rubble from the earthquake) can be used as a solution, by recycling the concrete. **Interesting Note: Concrete from the rubble was taken to a lab and studies show the average Haitian concrete that was used had an average compressive strength of
By:Licia We wanted to let you know that the matching grant of $2500 was met! We are so excited about this and the funds that will be used to help save as many lives as we can from cholera. This cooler is filled up several times a day with homemade
By: Casey Zachary A nice article written about the benefit of donating to small, grassroots organizations like RHFH. A discussion as to how the recent Cholera Outbreak is impacting the already less than adequate food production in Haiti. Last official count I saw was 3,333 dead from cholera. Troubling reports
By: Casey Zachary AP reporter Jonathan Katz (@KatzOnEarth) chronicles the emotional, psychological, and physical struggles of a Haitian man named Aliodor has faced since the Earthquake. Here is his excellent article. It is a sad state of affairs, that nearly one year after the quake, solutions still seem so terribly
By: Casey Zachary Haitian Soup Joumou is more than just soup. This is their independence day soup, this is what Haitians drink all day on New Year’s day, January 1st, the day they celebrate their independence day. Haitian Pumpkin soup/soup joumou is tradition. The Haitian revolution began in 1791 and ended January
Isaiah 58:6-11 (NIV) 6 “ Is this not the fast that I have chosen: To loose the bonds of wickedness, To undo the heavy burdens, To let the oppressed go free, And that you break every yoke? 7 Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, And that you
