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Haitian earthquake update – March 4
Please follow the links for the complete story: Haitians Go Back to Work Story by Pfc. Kissta Feldner Locals sit by their stands, filled with everything from rice, to cigarettes, to Revlon lipstick. Men carry enormous bags of fruits and vegetables on their heads, zigzagging through the maze that makes up the “orange market.” It was dubbed this by the U.S. soldiers in the area because of the massive amount of oranges that lay in piles by the … Read entire article »
Haitian earthquake relief – update for February 28
More at the links Port repairs The main port of Haiti suffered severe damage during the earthquake. The largest North pier was destroyed, and the piles under the South pier crumbled leaving only part of it fit for use. With the assistance of the US Coast Guard, Navy and Army, who took over management of the port in support of the Autorite Portuaire Nationale, two crane ships were deployed which can load and unload cargo without facilities … Read entire article »
Haiti earthquake relief update for February 7
HAITI EARTHQUAKE: CDEMA SIT REP #12 The Haitian Prime Minister Jean-Max Bellerive indicated that there were more than 200,000 people dead, 300,000 injuries treated, 250,000 destroyed houses, and 30,000 disrupted businesses as of February 3. [snip] According to the government more than 482,000 persons have migrated out of the capital increasing the demands on infrastructure and healthcare facilities outside the city. The provision of shelter also remains a high priority area given the upcoming start of the … Read entire article »
USAID Update on the Haiti relief operation January 18
Here is some of today’s report from the lead United States relief agency, USAID. The entire report is at the link. SEARCH AND RESCUE As of 1100 hours local time on January 18, the USAID Disaster Assistance Response Team (USAID/DART) reported that U.S. urban search and rescue (USAR) teams had rescued approximately 40 individuals from collapsed buildings, including one girl two years of age this morning. On January 17, USAR teams rescued 12 people, including three children … Read entire article »
Reconstruction Efforts Spawn Hope in Afghanistan
Signs of development are popping up in southern Afghanistan’s Uruzgan province. The Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force-Afghanistan and the U.S. Agency for International Development have been working hand in hand with the local government in the Khas Uruzgan District on a number of developmental projects. “The [security forces] team has a close relationship with the villagers in Khas Uruzgan and is trying to empower the District administration, improve security by partnering with the Afghan national … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Kabob King Grows With Micro Grant
As violence decreases in Iraq, non-governmental organizations and relief organizations play an increasingly important role in restoring social, cultural and economic stability. Since 2003, the U.S. Agency for International Development has invested more than $150 million in Iraqi micro-loans. The Rakkasans of 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) living in rural Yusifiyah recognized an economic challenge facing the citizens in their area. They searched for a solution to the scarcity of loans available for independent business owners. The result is a non-governmental organization known as Izdihar. The organization uses USAID funds to implement a loan program. Izdihar established regional offices and training loan officers to evaluate potential recipients and disburse loans. “It’s great because it teaches responsibility and independence,†said Staff Sgt. Jeremy Smith of … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
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