Special Edition
Maryknoll Affiliates and Haiti
While Maryknoll has never had an official presence in Haiti, many Maryknoll Affiliates have had connections there. Since the first issue of 2010 was already delayed in going out, I have decided to include some thoughts and reflections from some of our Maryknoll Affiliates who have worked in and with Haiti.This is a relatively “unedited” version of Not So Far Afield, but we wanted to be able to share these reflections with you as soon after the tragedy in Haiti as possible.
We invite you to share your own stories, connections, thoughts or concerns about what is happening in Haiti. You can send them to be published in Not So Far Afield or share them on our website in the comment section of this edition of Not So Far Afield, under previous articles or on our Facebook page. Please note: When you leave a comment it is for the entire edition of Not So Far Afield, not for an individual article. Please indicate if you are commenting on a specific article.
As the article Starfish and Seawalls discusses, there will be much work to do in the long-run as well as short-term recovery. We plan to continue to have articles from Maryknoll Affiliates who will be going to or are connected with Haiti. If you plan to go, please let us know.
Fred Goddard
Executive Coordinator
You may download a PDF version here.
Comments
THE REAL TRAGEDY IN HAITI
What must happen for Haiti to finally mature into a nation with an economy sufficient to provide a decent living for its population and a nation with equal justice and equal freedom for all? Right now it suffers from a culture degraded by two hundred years of repression, corrupt, inept leaders and inadequate education and leadership.
Haiti needs emergency life saving aid now but what does it need to save the future? That;s the hard part of the question. It needs money but money wisely spent! Money to bring in commerce, to implement the fruits of good education so its citizens are able to contribute their nurtured knowledge and skills for the development of their country.
Money wisely spent means getting it to an agency not tinged by corruption and with the experience, skills and capacity to rally, train and inspire the haitians to help themselves.
On my part, other than money for immediate emergency humanitarian help, I will NOT send any more money unless I believe that it will really help these poor suffering Haitians to a better life!
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