Archive for May, 2010
Incredibly Busy & Extremely Happy – Haiti
Still going…. I literally haven’t stopped moving since I got here. As my father likes to say at the end of another day in Haiti, “Incredibly busy, extremely happy!” I sit here now at our base camp in PAP and ponder the past few weeks. I’m heading back to US tomorrow, so just gathering my [...]
Read moreEnormous Opportunity in Haiti
My experiences in Haiti have taught me a boatload of things, but one of the more unexpected byproducts has been a new-found understanding and appreciation for the global military community. In the first month after the quake I worked closely with the US Army’s 82nd Airborne Division and was blown away day in and day out by their incredible discipline and stark efficiency.
Read moreSweaty & Sleep Deprived – Haiti
Where do I begin? I’m sweaty and sleep deprived but the work is good. I’ve had a 13 hr day yesterday with Fritz in Leogane. Like I said in my last update my networks have been exceeding all of my expectations. Mainly in their organization and persistent work ethic. Coordinating and operating a filter distribution [...]
Read moreEmpowering Communities in Haiti
Good morning! Been here for 2 days now and finally starting to adjust. Its a weird sensation for me to be back. On some levels I feel more comfortable than ever but there’s also been a lot of change. Mostly good changes – debris removal, better structures in the tent camps, and definitely a resumed [...]
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