A 3:10 am wakeup call came too early after going to bed at Midnight but landing in Port au Prince made me feel exhilarated rather than exhausted. Though there has been criticism about the slow progress being made towards rebuilding in Haiti and what happened to the aid money that was donated after the 2010…
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Traveling to Haiti: Fulfilling My Promise to Return #Bloggers4Haiti
It’s been over a year since I first traveled to Haiti to visit artisans who create sustainable income through handcrafted works of art and I’m excited to return tomorrow and witness how economic development programs put in place after the 2010 earthquake continue to thrive while also lending a hand in teaching technology to Haitian businesswomen and artists. Last January…
Remembering Haiti by Teaching Others
Since visiting Haiti last January, it’s a place that’s on my mind constantly because it’s honestly hard to forget. The sheer beauty of the country and the experience of visiting a place full of kind individuals who are working towards rebuilding their lives made an indelible impression on my soul. Today marks the third anniversary…
Heart of Haiti Gifts for Mother’s Day
Heart of Haiti Bird Pendant One of my favorite pieces of jewelry is my bird pendant. Purchased in Haiti and made by artisans who work with Fair Winds Trading to create items for the Macy’s Heart of Haiti line, it’s a unique piece that reminds me of my trip to Haiti and how we can…
Returning to Haiti to Provide Sustainable Technology Training
“Why are you going to Haiti? Aren’t you worried about your safety, the lack of infrastructure, and getting malaria and typhoid from going? How does this fit with your blog?” I was asked a lot of questions about my trip to Haiti prior to my January departure. My only objective was to see the country…
Haiti on My Mind: Returning to Teach Technology to Women
Since my trip in January, returning to Haiti is constantly on my mind. Now that I’ve answered DamDam Haiti’s question of “How can we get a computer to do what you do?” it’s time to show them what I do and how I do it. DamDam Haiti with the pink Asus netbook. Photo courtesy of @NatAyiti…
Experience Haiti Through Our Eyes: #Bloggers4Haiti via Video
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a video is worth billions. This video was put together by Everywhere and provides an inside look at our trip to Haiti. Its power comes from being put on the spot to talk about the things we were seeing and feeling about our experiences in this…
Hearts from Haiti
Happy Valentine’s Day! As a San Francisco Bay Area girl, part of my heart is always in San Francisco but I’ve also become smitten with Haiti. There’s true beauty everywhere as you can see from these hearts, all of which were made in Haiti. The metal ones are made out of recycled oil drums, the beaded…
#Bloggers4Haiti Snapfish Photo Book Party
Sometimes it’s just nice to spend an afternoon catching up with friends. That’s what I got to do this weekend during our First Class Travel themed Snapfish party that Elena and I hosted to share our #Bloggers4Haiti travels with friends and fellow bloggers. We shared gorgeous photo books full of memories that truly made…
Snapfish Photo Book Preserves #Blogger4Haiti Memories
“Thank goodness for digital,” I kept saying during my recent trip to Haiti as I clicked away, snapping photos of everything from the trees, food, street scenes, and anything that looked remotely interesting even from the window of our moving van as it bumped along dusty dirt roads. I love taking pictures but I fail…
