Focus on Haiti

Information about and how you can help Haiti after the 7.0 earthquake in January 2010.

10,000 tents for Haiti

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CHANGE:   Shaun King leads effort to collect 10,000 tents for Haiti in 24 hours. How many tents can the Matador community contribute?  More »

From the Editor: Notes on organizing Matador's Haiti relief effort

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CHANGE:   "We have mobilized thousands of people to take tangible action. It's exhilirating. It's complicated."  More »

Haiti Volunteer Project: Morning Update 1/14/10

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CHANGE:   Here's the latest information about Matador's efforts to provide relief to the people of Haiti.   More »

Haiti Volunteer Project Update: Afternoon 1/20/10

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CHANGE:    Rescue and relief efforts there continue to move at a pace that no one finds satisfactory.  More »

Haiti Volunteer Trip: We Asked, You (All 250+ of You!) Reached Out

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CHANGE:   Your energy, your stories, and your passion are inspiring. Haiti- get ready for us!  More »

Haiti Volunteer Project: Morning Update 1/17/10

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CHANGE:   Three ways to take action and one hell of an inspiring story.   More »

7.0 Earthquake Devastates Haiti


TV:   There are fears that up to half a million people may have died after a earthquake rocked Haiti Jan. 12.  More »

#MusicMonday - Help for Haiti: Big Music Gets in on the Act


NIGHTLIFE:   Various news sources are reporting an imminent re-recording of We are the World to be re-produced by Quincy Jones, and the Hope for Haiti Now album is now available through iTunes - Both will directly benefit relief work in Haiti.  More »

What You Can Do to Help Haiti [UPDATED]

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CHANGE:   How Matador can help Haiti. Get involved!  More »

Matador contributor organizes Haiti fundraiser in Chicago

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CHANGE:   If you're in the area, stop by the Hope 4 Haiti Happy Hour this Friday night.   More »

Haiti Volunteer Project: Evening Update, 1/13/10

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CHANGE:   Here's the latest on Matador's efforts to help Haiti.   More »

Haiti Volunteer Project: Evening Update 1/14/10

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CHANGE:   Here's the update as of 7:30 PM EST.   More »

Port-au-Prince Before the Quake: A Look Inside

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CHANGE:   See some of the poorer areas in Port-au-Prince before the calamity through the eyes of noted photo journalist Jeff Antebi to begin understanding the depth of this tragedy.  More »

#MusicMonday - Help for Haiti: Big Music Gets in on the Act


NIGHTLIFE:   Various news sources are reporting an imminent re-recording of We are the World to be re-produced by Quincy Jones, and the Hope for Haiti Now album is now available through iTunes - Both will directly benefit relief work in Haiti.  More »

Haiti Volunteer Project: Evening Update 1/15/10

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CHANGE:   The latest information about Matador's response to the Haiti earthquake.   More »

Luxury Cruise Ships Still Stopping At Haiti's Private Beaches

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ABROAD:   Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines continues to dock luxury cruise liners at private beach resorts in Haiti, where tourists jet ski while the earthquake disaster effort ensues.   More »

Haiti Earthquake Update: Donations List

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CHANGE:   As we organize the Matador volunteer trip to Haiti, we're also putting out a call for donated items.   More »

Tales From the Road: Haiti

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TRAVEL WRITING:   Our hearts are with Haiti. This collection of travel stories paints a portrait of life in Haiti before the quake and in its devastating aftermath.  More »