Life Without a Net
For a pregnant fisherman's wife and her children, life in Haiti's worst slum is unimaginably cruel. Read Full Entry
MORE Haiti COVERAGE
Tue, May 2 2006, 5:30 PM ET
Haitian Metal Art: Video
Some in Haiti find creative ways to survive. Read Full Entry
Wed, May 3 2006, 7:58 PM ET
Learning From the Past
The house of a notorious Haitian militia leader has been transformed from a torture chamber into a school. Read Full Entry
Thu, May 4 2006, 9:44 PM ET
Life in Cite Soleil: Photo Essay
Haiti's worst slum seems like anything but 'Sun City.' Read Full Entry
Fri, May 5 2006, 3:30 PM ET
Haitian Mud Pies: Video
In Cite Soleil, people make and eat mud pies. It's not out of hunger, but because 'sometimes, you just crave dirt.' Read Full Entry
Tue, May 9 2006, 12:30 PM ET
Zombies Not Welcome
Haiti recognized voodoo as a religion three years ago, but misconceptions are as stubborn as the undead. Read Full Entry
Wed, May 10 2006, 6:37 PM ET
Bottom of the Heap
For four mothers in Cite Soleil, digging through garbage is the ultimate in trickle down economics. Read Full Entry
Fri, May 12 2006, 6:01 PM ET
The Haitian Connection
With the tightening of the U.S.-Mexico border, Haiti has become a transshipment point for cocaine. The corrupting influence may threaten hopes for democracy. Read Full Entry
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- BBC Country Profile: Haiti - capsule profile of the country, with a timeline of key events.
- Wikipedia: Haiti - includes an in-depth look at the history and politics of Haiti.
- United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti - information on the current peacekeeping mission and its mandate, and information on the four past UN missions in Haiti.
HOW TO HELP
- Doctors Without Borders: Haiti - provides emergency medical care, rehabilitation care, and public health services.
- Global Giving: Haiti - sponsors a series of projects in areas such as microcredit, public health, and literac.
- The Lambi Project - channels resources to community-based organizations that promote social and economic empowerment.
- Save the Children: Haiti -supports initiatives in education, health, nutrition and food security to improve the well-being of poor children and their families.
- American Red Cross: Haiti - provides emergency relief services, and support an AIDS awareness campaign in the country.
- Human Rights Watch: Haiti - bulletins and in-depth reports on the human rights situation in the country.