It’s disturbing to see the news from Haiti. I think, how can another bad thing happen to Haiti. Although poverty-stricken, it’s a vibrant county with a rich and lively culture. I’ve been to Haiti twice and have loved my time spent there and fallen in love with the people I’ve met.
And now, an earthquake. It has decimated the most populated area of the island. There are a number of worthy organizations that have stepped up to help our Haitian neighbors and I’d like to mention one such group and encourage you to take some action: Partners of the Americas. From their website: Partners’ mission is to work together as citizen volunteers from Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States to improve the lives of people across the hemisphere. I’ve taken a number of trips for Partners to document the good work they are doing to fulfill their mission. It’s not hyperbolic to say they change lives.
Care to do something for the people of Haiti? You can donate here (specify Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund). Those people need help.
Here are some of the photographs I took on my trip to Haiti in July, 2009
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Beautiful shots, Justin! Even in impoverished nations, the diversity of life is astounding. Thanks for putting these pictures up and reminding us of the humanity of the poor, suffering people of Haiti.
Thanks for posting these Justin. My heart is so broken for these people.
Really nice work. My heart goes out to the good people of Haiti. Thanks for the info on how to help them out.
Thanks for this. I like knowing that you have experience with one of the organizations who can do good work with our donations.
I especially love the photos of the women carrying items on their heads. The one against the blue building is marvelous.
they’re beautiful- the people and the pictures! my heart has been heavy too. I’m still trying to figure out “why?” “how?” and “what?”.
Justin, incredible pictures; great post. I love how you embraced the people and recognized their great beauty. Thank you for these pictures. Awesome.
Beautiful, Justin.
justin, love them all!!
so sad about the quake..
jose villa
…..as beautiful as I have come to expect from you! Thank you for putting a face to this devastated country.
stunning, thanks for capturing the realness of the people and helping us connect to them. the one of the 2 girls in pink in front of the pinkish wall is absolutely beautiful. thanks again.
You bring out the Beauty in these beautiful people!! Thank you for not making the poor, look sad. You’ve made their souls shine!
Beautiful.
stunning.
Finally! We are so far away from Haiti. We are all grasping for anything that will link us to it and help us feel it. The only way is through images. Yours are touching and inspiring. It is wonderful to see the strength, joy, & hopes of these amazing people triumphing over the tragesty and devastation. THERE IS HOPE! Thank you!
Beautiful pictures. I wish we could follow up with each person in your photos and learn how they fared and how they need help. LDS Church also has a Haiti donation page where 100% funds go to humanitarian aid for Haitians. Just an fyi. Here’s the link
https://secure3.convio.net/ldsp/site/Donation2?df_id=1861&1861.donation=form1&s_src=14703
OH MY GOSH!!!! I LOOOOVED these justin!!!! they are amazing! you are amazing!!!
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