HANDS Across Haiti

<center>Humanitarian Alliance and Network Development Strategy</center>

This network is exclusively for humanitarian support personnel presently serving in Haiti, either in part-time or full-time capacity.

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Vehicle For Sale: 2002 Montero 4 x 4 3 Replies

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Troy Livesay

Truck Needed

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kathy lakas

need to know if there will be any clinics to repair cleft lips/palates 1 Reply

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Created by Luke Renner Sep 25, 2008 at 12:03pm. Last updated by Troy Livesay Sep 28, 2008.

New Tab

We've added a new tab called 'Resources' where you can find, well, resources! 

For starters there is a directory of medical resources in Haiti - doctors, labs, clinics, and hospitals available for download. (Thanks Lori!)

Created by Troy Livesay Sep 27, 2008 at 10:58pm. Last updated by Troy Livesay Sep 28, 2008.

ANNOUNCING NOTES!

If y'all are too busy to dig into the forums... feel free to drop a note out here for all to see!

Created by Luke Renner Sep 25, 2008 at 12:04pm. Last updated by Luke Renner Sep 25, 2008.

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Nat Segaren and Nick and Nikki Stolberg are now friends Jan 16
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Gabrielle Vincent is now a member of HANDS Across Haiti Oct 9, 2011
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Cecile-Anne MULLER is now a member of HANDS Across Haiti Sep 29, 2011
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We are going to the Dominican for some much needed R and R. It has been 6 months since we were all alone.
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Yes, Rick... welcome! 
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jenine mehr is now a member of HANDS Across Haiti Apr 18, 2011
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Press Release- Zafen Raised $350,000 in Interest-free Loans & Donations in First Year

Media Contact:                                                                                                           IMMEDIATE RELEASEDenise Mattson, dmattson@depaul.edu                                                                    April 1, 2011O: 312/362-6225; C: 312/420-9637 Zafèn Microfinance Program for Haitian Entrepreneurs Marks 1st Anniversary;Raised $350,000 in Interest-free Loans & Donations in First Year In a year when microfinance…See More
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Stephanie Ly is now a member of HANDS Across Haiti Mar 31, 2011
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Haiti Medical Missions

THE DEATH OF HANDS ACROSS HAITI

Dear HANDS members,

As you may know, I started "HANDS Across Haiti" in 2008 to be a tool of connection for people working in Haiti. "Why aren't more people working together?" That was the question that kicked it off. That's why I started HANDS, to make a way where there was no way.

In the beginning, it was meant to connect people and resources . . . and it did that for a while. Sadly, since its initial launch, HANDS has become bloated and largely ineffectual. Folks hardly log in anymore and it seems the usefulness has faded.

That is not what I wanted HANDS to be. As such, I am preparing to destroy HANDS 1.0, effectively putting it out of its misery. What will replace it is HANDS 2.0.

I cannot really divulge what HANDS 2.0 will look like just yet; that is still being drawn up. What I can say is that the number of members will decrease substantially at first and the expected quality of the tool should notably improve.

I am writing today as a courtesy to tell you that RIGHT NOW would be a good time to go through and archive any important information (blog posts or telephone numbers or addresses) that you may have stored away here. I say that because HANDS 2.0 will be built on a different set of criteria. At first, HANDS 2.0 will be populated by invitation only. Memberships will be distributed less-liberally and it is possible that you may not be allowed back in.

Please know that this is about improving the tool and not about attacking anyone. I invite your reactions and feedback but will not acknowledge angry or mean-spirited attacks. If you are eager to be a part of HANDS 2.0 and wish to be included in the first wave of invitations, simply email me at lrenner@firesideinternational.org with a message that says something along those lines. I would also suggest that you give me some reason (one sentence or so) about why you belong in the ongoing conversation. While your importance may seem obvious to you, there are so many folks currently signed in, it's hard for me to keep track of who is doing what. That one sentence will really go a long way in setting up the first wave of invitations.

Ultimately, I am really very grateful that HANDS 1.0 was able to connect so many people and accomplish so many great things. In fact, it is my gratitude that pushes me to see HANDS improve. I know that good tools matter and that sometimes, advances can only be made by taking a step back.

I look forward to your response.

Sincerely,
Luke Renner
Founder - HANDS Across Haiti

HANDS Across Haiti members.

To add your "pin" to the map, you will need a free GMAIL ACCOUNT. Also, please ZOOM using the '+' and '-' buttons on the map controls. I am trying to figure out how to force a default "zoom level." Right now it is zoomed in VERY CLOSE. Try this: - Click "View Larger Map" to go to the Google Maps page.

DIRECTIONS FOR PLACING YOUR PIN:
- Beneath this map, please click "View Larger Map" to open Google Maps.
- LOG IN to your GMAIL account (you MUST have a GMAIL account).
- After logging in, the "Edit" button should appear (left hand column, mid-way down). If it does NOT appear, please close the page and re-open from the HANDS site. Now you should see the "Edit" button.
- Once there, click the "Edit" button.
- After clicking the "Edit" button, the tools should appear along the upper edge of the map.
- Grab a pin and drop it where you are, then fill in the appropriate information.
- When finished, click the "Save" button where the "Edit" button used to be.
- You're finished!

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