Comments on: Be Heard in Haiti: Conneting You With CARE and the People of Haiti http://blog.ericharr.com/good-for-our-world/conneting-you-with-care-and-the-people-of-haiti-like-never-before/ Social Good Through Social Media: Together We Can Move Mountains. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 23:11:01 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Inessa Vitko http://blog.ericharr.com/good-for-our-world/conneting-you-with-care-and-the-people-of-haiti-like-never-before/comment-page-1/#comment-940 Inessa Vitko Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:53:57 +0000 http://blog.ericharr.com/?p=969#comment-940 Brilliant idea... Amazing movement! Count me in! Please let me know how I can help make this happen. Brilliant idea… Amazing movement! Count me in! Please let me know how I can help make this happen.

]]> By: Jackie Rose http://blog.ericharr.com/good-for-our-world/conneting-you-with-care-and-the-people-of-haiti-like-never-before/comment-page-1/#comment-930 Jackie Rose Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:17:41 +0000 http://blog.ericharr.com/?p=969#comment-930 Hi Jane and Eric! I love the idea! One day a few years ago I decided to put together a list of all the amazing causes my friends were working for. I had some supporting cancer research by running marathons, some volunteering in orphanages in Kenya, some supporting arts programs in local schools, etc. I made a list and forwarded it to everyone I knew, then came up with the idea of having Global Donation Days (GDD). On each GDD people could pick a cause from the list, or one of their own and donate. I started a Facebook group, Global Donation Days, but it never took off. Jane, your idea sounds better! If you give people one cause to donate to every month, they will have all month to educate themselves about the cause and spread the word. Like the group Hands On Disaster Response, the team assembled could donate where their help is most needed, like now in Haiti. Eric, about what we'd like to hear/see/experience: I'd love to know whats happening with pregnant women right now. Are they getting the care they need? Are there enough trained professionals in Haiti to help deliver babies as they come (unfortunately labor and delivery doesn't stop for earthquakes!)? I'd love to help start an initiative to advocate for pregnant mothers and newborns if the need is there. Maybe there could be some funding specifically devoted to their needs, or a directed call put forth to ask for medical staff with the relevant expertise. Hope both of you, Jane and Eric, are well, Jackie Rose Hi Jane and Eric!

I love the idea! One day a few years ago I decided to put together a list of all the amazing causes my friends were working for. I had some supporting cancer research by running marathons, some volunteering in orphanages in Kenya, some supporting arts programs in local schools, etc. I made a list and forwarded it to everyone I knew, then came up with the idea of having Global Donation Days (GDD). On each GDD people could pick a cause from the list, or one of their own and donate.

I started a Facebook group, Global Donation Days, but it never took off. Jane, your idea sounds better! If you give people one cause to donate to every month, they will have all month to educate themselves about the cause and spread the word. Like the group Hands On Disaster Response, the team assembled could donate where their help is most needed, like now in Haiti.

Eric, about what we'd like to hear/see/experience: I'd love to know whats happening with pregnant women right now. Are they getting the care they need? Are there enough trained professionals in Haiti to help deliver babies as they come (unfortunately labor and delivery doesn't stop for earthquakes!)?

I'd love to help start an initiative to advocate for pregnant mothers and newborns if the need is there. Maybe there could be some funding specifically devoted to their needs, or a directed call put forth to ask for medical staff with the relevant expertise.

Hope both of you, Jane and Eric, are well,

Jackie Rose

]]> By: Eric http://blog.ericharr.com/good-for-our-world/conneting-you-with-care-and-the-people-of-haiti-like-never-before/comment-page-1/#comment-929 Eric Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:31:53 +0000 http://blog.ericharr.com/?p=969#comment-929 To one of the most amazing people on Twitter, thank you Kristine! I will let CARE know. I think this is a beautiful idea. Thank you! E. To one of the most amazing people on Twitter, thank you Kristine!

I will let CARE know. I think this is a beautiful idea.

Thank you!

E.

]]> By: ericharr1 http://blog.ericharr.com/good-for-our-world/conneting-you-with-care-and-the-people-of-haiti-like-never-before/comment-page-1/#comment-928 ericharr1 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:21:17 +0000 http://blog.ericharr.com/?p=969#comment-928 Hey Chris: Got it. You can count on this. I am really glad you posted this. I agree with you wholeheartedly. It gets to my point of mainstream media needing to "outshock" one another for audience share. Their entire revenue model depends on eyeballs and if FOX NEWS is showing those kinds of graphic images, then CNN has to top it somehow. It's a vicious cycle and it does very little to engage and inspire action. CARE is one of the most calm, composed, professional humanitarian organizations on the planet. Their legacy goes back to World War II, when they coined the term "CARE Package" rushing in 10-1 rations to rebuild war-torn Europe. There is no hype with these people. It's why I serve as their Ambassador. I love how they get things done, they are not sensational. They get the job done and they empower the PEOPLE on the ground. You can count on my clear reports -- directly from the most experienced, seasoned professionals at CARE. I also love that you said: "what we can do to have an impact not only tomorrow but this time next year." That is precisely what CARE CEO Helene Gayle said to me. She explained that CARE is happy I'm coming in a little bit later, because mainstream media "shock reports" will begin to wane, and truly, that's when the real work BEGINS. I am so proud to be a CARE Ambassador. And I am equally proud to be associated with people like you. If we combine forces, we can move mountains. Thank you, Chris. Much love, E. Hey Chris:

Got it. You can count on this.

I am really glad you posted this. I agree with you wholeheartedly. It gets to my point of mainstream media needing to "outshock" one another for audience share. Their entire revenue model depends on eyeballs and if FOX NEWS is showing those kinds of graphic images, then CNN has to top it somehow. It's a vicious cycle and it does very little to engage and inspire action.

CARE is one of the most calm, composed, professional humanitarian organizations on the planet. Their legacy goes back to World War II, when they coined the term "CARE Package" rushing in 10-1 rations to rebuild war-torn Europe. There is no hype with these people. It's why I serve as their Ambassador. I love how they get things done, they are not sensational. They get the job done and they empower the PEOPLE on the ground.

You can count on my clear reports — directly from the most experienced, seasoned professionals at CARE. I also love that you said: "what we can do to have an impact not only tomorrow but this time next year." That is precisely what CARE CEO Helene Gayle said to me. She explained that CARE is happy I'm coming in a little bit later, because mainstream media "shock reports" will begin to wane, and truly, that's when the real work BEGINS.

I am so proud to be a CARE Ambassador. And I am equally proud to be associated with people like you. If we combine forces, we can move mountains.

Thank you, Chris.

Much love,

E.

]]> By: Kristine http://blog.ericharr.com/good-for-our-world/conneting-you-with-care-and-the-people-of-haiti-like-never-before/comment-page-1/#comment-927 Kristine Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:16:44 +0000 http://blog.ericharr.com/?p=969#comment-927 Eric, just tweeted you about this. I would like to virtually volunteer for CARE tomorrow. MLK Day is about service and compassion. I can't find a local Haiti related opportunity. I want to spend the day spreading CARE's story through blogging and social media. Hope that's okay. I have a journalism degree and I'll use my writing skills tomorrow for CARE. Eric, just tweeted you about this. I would like to virtually volunteer for CARE tomorrow. MLK Day is about service and compassion. I can’t find a local Haiti related opportunity. I want to spend the day spreading CARE’s story through blogging and social media. Hope that’s okay. I have a journalism degree and I’ll use my writing skills tomorrow for CARE.

]]> By: Eric Harr http://blog.ericharr.com/good-for-our-world/conneting-you-with-care-and-the-people-of-haiti-like-never-before/comment-page-1/#comment-926 Eric Harr Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:12:19 +0000 http://blog.ericharr.com/?p=969#comment-926 Ladies and gentlemen! INCREDIBLE JANE! (I love you, girl!) What do I think? I think this is a truly groundbreaking idea. Imagine unleashing the power of a million on one cause at a time? What a brilliant concept. I am speaking with our PR firm tomorrow, who are in touch with Oprah's producers. We will also be trying to engage Ellen and other influencers on Twitter to make it happen. This very well may be "the" idea! Jane, you are incredible. E. Ladies and gentlemen! INCREDIBLE JANE! (I love you, girl!)

What do I think? I think this is a truly groundbreaking idea. Imagine unleashing the power of a million on one cause at a time? What a brilliant concept.

I am speaking with our PR firm tomorrow, who are in touch with Oprah's producers. We will also be trying to engage Ellen and other influencers on Twitter to make it happen. This very well may be "the" idea!

Jane, you are incredible.

E.

]]> By: Chris http://blog.ericharr.com/good-for-our-world/conneting-you-with-care-and-the-people-of-haiti-like-never-before/comment-page-1/#comment-925 Chris Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:09:43 +0000 http://blog.ericharr.com/?p=969#comment-925 Eric as you report back, I don't want to read what I shall call "disaster porn". The multiple stories by mainstream media that shows how deplorable the conditions are, the shock-inducing images of mangled bodies, etc. This is not to reduce or minimize the tragedy. And there will be compelling stories that can only be told by highlighting such. However, Haiti is a country rich in history, culture and resiliency. It will be great to read what is being done by CARE, other agencies to help Haiti not only recover, rebuild, and what WE can do that will have an impact not only tomorrow but this time next year. What social enterprise relationships that can be developed that are beneficial to Haiti that is just charity but changemaking. Eric as you report back, I don't want to read what I shall call "disaster porn". The multiple stories by mainstream media that shows how deplorable the conditions are, the shock-inducing images of mangled bodies, etc. This is not to reduce or minimize the tragedy. And there will be compelling stories that can only be told by highlighting such. However, Haiti is a country rich in history, culture and resiliency. It will be great to read what is being done by CARE, other agencies to help Haiti not only recover, rebuild, and what WE can do that will have an impact not only tomorrow but this time next year. What social enterprise relationships that can be developed that are beneficial to Haiti that is just charity but changemaking.

]]> By: Eric Harr http://blog.ericharr.com/good-for-our-world/conneting-you-with-care-and-the-people-of-haiti-like-never-before/comment-page-1/#comment-924 Eric Harr Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:08:07 +0000 http://blog.ericharr.com/?p=969#comment-924 I have a very powerful and unique perspective on this. I will be at the heart of one of the most effective humanitarian organizations in the world. I will be given unprecedented access. And I will report the truths on-the-ground. Not through a media filter. Through the EXPERTS AT CARE! I will be your eyes and ears down there -- and I'll be able to report the real conditions, via the real experts, in the most clear and compelling way. The caveat is that both sides must be engaged. I need CARE, but I also need all of you. Thank you! Much love! E. I have a very powerful and unique perspective on this. I will be at the heart of one of the most effective humanitarian organizations in the world. I will be given unprecedented access. And I will report the truths on-the-ground. Not through a media filter. Through the EXPERTS AT CARE! I will be your eyes and ears down there — and I'll be able to report the real conditions, via the real experts, in the most clear and compelling way. The caveat is that both sides must be engaged. I need CARE, but I also need all of you. Thank you!

Much love!

E.

]]> By: Shelagh http://blog.ericharr.com/good-for-our-world/conneting-you-with-care-and-the-people-of-haiti-like-never-before/comment-page-1/#comment-923 Shelagh Sun, 17 Jan 2010 20:45:42 +0000 http://blog.ericharr.com/?p=969#comment-923 Thanks so much ! I look forward to reading your dispatches and tweets from Haiti. Please learn what we can and need to do now to help. Reading the stories coming from Haiti, I feel helpless here as so many of us do. You are one of the fortunate ones in a position to affect change on the ground and spread the word to the world. I have donated $ and will continue to try do do what I can. Thanks so much ! I look forward to reading your dispatches and tweets from Haiti. Please learn what we can and need to do now to help. Reading the stories coming from Haiti, I feel helpless here as so many of us do. You are one of the fortunate ones in a position to affect change on the ground and spread the word to the world. I have donated $ and will continue to try do do what I can.

]]> By: Kristine Brite http://blog.ericharr.com/good-for-our-world/conneting-you-with-care-and-the-people-of-haiti-like-never-before/comment-page-1/#comment-922 Kristine Brite Sun, 17 Jan 2010 20:44:59 +0000 http://blog.ericharr.com/?p=969#comment-922 Jane, I love that idea. Who doesn't have a $1 a month? We can work directlu with org. Anything you need, I'm willing to help. Eric, As a journalism major and former reporter, quite excited for your coverage. Those people deserve to be heard. Their stories told. Show us the real Haiti! Jane, I love that idea. Who doesn’t have a $1 a month? We can work directlu with org. Anything you need, I’m willing to help.

Eric, As a journalism major and former reporter, quite excited for your coverage. Those people deserve to be heard. Their stories told. Show us the real Haiti!

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