Ota Benga Alliance For Peace, Healing and Dignity

--When asked “How are they surviving?” Haitian journalist Wadner Pierre responded, “Well, they’re all sharing. That’s what we do. That’s the way Haitians are.” (January 16)

--“The city has seen little violence, despite persistent fears that shortages of food, water and shelter will spark unrest.” (January 21)

--Photograph of a white female US Navy medic cradling and feeding a dehydrated Haitian child. (January 21)  read more »

Former President of Haiti
15 January 2010

We thank all the true friends of Haiti, in particular the Government and the people of South Africa for their solidarity with the victims of Haiti.

The concrete action undertaken by Rescue South Africa and Gift of the Givers is a clear expression of ubuntu. Ubuntu ngumuntu ngabantu. As we all know, many people remain buried under tons of ruble and debris waiting to be rescued. When we think of their suffering, we feel deeply and profoundly that we should be there, in Haiti, with them, trying our best to prevent death.  read more »