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Appeal for HAITI Refief

Dear Blog Readers

we know last week that Haiti was struck with one the most horrific earthquake where more than 100,000 people lost their lives and most of the national infrastructure collapsed. Art of Living and IAHV (International Association for Human Values) along with its team heading for relief work. If you can spare few dollars to help less fortunate who have lost everything, it will be great help for somebody. For you it might be little stretch but for somebody it might be new life again. Organization has set up online donation for the cause please donate on the following link.

HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF

Martine leads a group of Art of Living youth leaders in Carrefour, Haiti, near Port au Prince. She emailed a report and pictures of the street children the group is working with. She signed off with "I love you. Big kisses." This email was sent just hours before the earthquake ripped open her neighborhood. Martine, 22, wants to dedicate her life to empowering her people. She is starting her teacher training this summer. We haven't heard from her since the earthquake.

"My Haitian students are fierce and proud, with incredible devotion and resilience. When they smile, they light up a room. There's a depth in their eyes that comes from a deep connection with both pain and love. Whenever they start any activity, they pray. When hardship comes, they pray. God is almost always on their minds. They are praying right now." - Uma Viswanathan, Art of Living Teacher

Dr. RoseMarie Toussaint, a surgeon and Art of Living teacher, talks lovingly of her homeland. "Being born and raised in Port-au-Prince, I am devastated by what has happened to my people, my friends and family. My country is suffering. I want to jump on a plane right now to help. But I need help to make a real difference."

- Immediate supplies and food
- Trauma relief programs
- Long-term rehabilitation programs

Volunteer. Especially seeking French-speakers. Contact: jonathan.woodward@gmail.com

Fundraise. Host a Fund raising Event. Spread this letter.

For more information: umav@artofliving.org

Thank you for your continued support and dedication in uplifting the people around you.
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Pothi said…
Dear Dineshji,

Thanks for sharing what's happening with everyone in Haiti.

I pray for the fast recovery of the situation. Hope my little contribution brings some changes there.

Jai guru dev!
January 20, 2010 at 9:26 PM
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