Evaluate the view that despite criticism’s, the Electoral College is by far the best method of electing the US President. (30)…
President Obama promised that Haiti would have the “unwavering support” of the United States. Mr. Obama said that the United States aid agencies were moving swiftly to get help to Haiti and that search-and-rescue teams were en route. He described the reports of destruction as “truly heart-wrenching,” made more cruel given Haiti’s long-troubled circumstances. “This is a time when we are reminded of the common humanity that we all share,” Mr. Obama said. (Romero, 2010).…
The magnitude 7.0 earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, 2010 significantly deepened existing challenges and created massive reconstruction needs for a country that was already the poorest in the Western Hemisphere.…
How has this policy and others like this contributed to the underdevelopment of Haiti? I also want to study how Haiti can maximize and develop their human resources in order to improve the quality of life. Lastly, how has mismanagement and lack of resources in Haiti contributed to the ecologically hazardous environment, such as the large scale of deforestation on the hillsides of Haiti. I am interested in how all of these different issues are interconnect and contribute to Haiti being the poorest country in the western hemisphere and what solutions can be developed. I would like to gain more insight on the question of what is being done and what can be done to stimulate economic growth and political stability in Haiti? I am interested in which nations, preferably black nations, could possibly align themselves with Haiti for aid with political and economic development, not merely humanitarian and disaster aid. Before any of these questions can be answered it is necessary to connect with the Haitian people on a human level first, which is why I am eager to serve in ASB Haiti at any…
]The Haitian political climate in the story, “Children of the Sea,” forced the characters to flee their hometowns and be separated from their friends and families. Macoutes, or a group of soldiers who worked for the dictator, would go around to kill and torture anyone who was opposed of the dictator. They would also rape women and arrest people for no legitimate reason. The female narrator and her family fled to Ville Rose after their neighbor was shot by macoutes. The female narrator was also supposed to be targeted, but her father paid them off. Before the female narrator left, the male narrator, who was her lover, fled on a boat and they promised to write each other letters. The male narrator was forced to flee because he was part of the…
We can conclude that Brooke believed that every bad thing that happens (ed) in Haiti is a result of voodoo. Like the devasting earthquake that occurred in 2010—many blamed the event as Ha…
Do you know how much water the average American uses in one day? From showers and flushing toilets to cooking and drinking, the average American uses about 100 gallons of water per day (“Water.org”). Additionally, they know that their water will always be clean. Now imagine Haiti, where the average person lives off of only 4-5 gallons of water per day, which may or may not be clean water (“Water.org”). Millions of people in Haiti suffer every day due to a lack of clean, usable water. Fortunately, to help combat this terrible human rights abuse, there’s a non-governmental organization called Water.org that builds wells in Haitian villages to ensure a long-lasting solution to the issue. Even though the organization is doing wonderful work, access to clean water continues to be a tragic issue in Haiti.…
On January 12, 2012, the country of Haiti was struck by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that changed the lives of people living across the nation. The earthquake struck Haiti before 5pm and was centered about 10 miles South East of Port-au-Prince, which is the capital city of Haiti. This earthquake is known as one of the most powerful earthquakes of the century that hit the Eastern parts of Cuba. Prior to the earthquake Haiti acquired the lowest immunization rates in the world (55%) and disease was very common, as well as extreme poverty, political unrest and weak infrastructure (Hinman, “Cholera Vaccination in Haiti; Evidence, Ethel, Expedience”). In results of the earthquake in Haiti, Haiti has been left in a poorer economic condition than before. Due to this natural disaster, many innocent lives were taken away. The number of casualties kept increasing as the bodies of children were being discovered under the destroyed rumble. People all over the world watched a tragedy unfold and…
January 12th, 2010 is an unforgettable day for most. It was a day in which many lives were either lost, ruined, or in rare cases, changed for the better, resulting in an even more positive outlook on life amid the devastation. One of these rare cases includes the life of Helly Florian, a young survivor of the infamous earthquake of Haiti back in 2010. She has not forgotten, and will never forget, her interaction with a rather deadly and calamitous adversary of nature.…
In the story of Children of the Sea, a boy from Haiti wrote imaginary letters to his girlfriend while he was on a boat, while his girlfriend was writing an imaginary letters to him. The boy writes letters to a girl he loves and she writes letters about the war in her country. When he was on the boat the only thing that he remembered was the relationship between him and she and he wanted that to stay with her the rest of his life, but because of the time which was separating them he knew she will marry someone else. He tells her whatever you do don’t marry a soldier. She was heartbroken for leaving her alone. He shares a story of being on a ship and notes that a girl who was a pregnant was his same age. He dreams that he is going to die. He…
Many people are affected by natural disasters every day. Some are worse than others, but no matter the severity, there is usually a loss, and a cry for help.…
Deforestation is a real threat to Haiti; its rapid occurrence has caused significant problems. In 1923 forests covered 60% of the land, in 2006 there was less than 2% of forest left. Haiti gets 77.3% of its electricity from burning fossil fuels; wood and charcoal. Its rapid population growth, poor agricultural practices and excessive wood harvesting has meant that 97% of the island is deforested with extensive soil erosion. Soil erosion has lowered the productivity of land decreasing agricultural yields, resulted in deadly landslides and damaged productive infrastructure such as dams, irrigation systems and coastal marine ecosystems. Its susceptibility to soil erosion means that 15,000 acres of topsoil are washed away each year worsening droughts…
Titus Saintus was executed at a peaceful demonstration in Haiti in 2004 here Haitians were expressing the want for the rights they are entitled to.…
Water is one of the six nutrients needed for a human being to survive. Though everyone needs water, not everyone can get clean water. Haiti has the worst water treatment in the Western Hemisphere (¨Water¨). The water in Haiti is riddled with Cholera and Typhoid however, the water treatment can be improved by sending LifeStraw Missions to the people of Haiti.…
On January 12 2010 a devastating tragedy occurred in our world. The beautiful country of Haiti was struck by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that changed the country and the lives of people living in Haiti. This earthquake stuck Haiti before five pm and was centred about 10 miles south east of port - au - prince which is the capital city of Haiti. This earthquake is known as one of most powerful earthquakes of the century, that it was felt in eastern parts of Cuba. Prior to the earthquake, the people of Haiti are living eighty percent under the poverty line(Curler, 2010). In results of the earthquake in Haiti, Haiti has been left in poorer economic condition than before. Due to this natural disaster many innocent lives were taken away. The number of casualties kept increasing as the bodies of children were being discovered under the destroyed rumble. The death total at greater than 220 000 people after the earthquake(save the children federation, 2010).Prior to the earthquake Haiti already struggled with 15 of its children population already orphaned or abandoned. This earthquake has caused orphanages to overflow with children with lack of supplies and materials to care for them. They need clothing, food shelter and all the basics necessities to care for them. This tragedy was traumatizing to children because they are so innocent and have less understanding of what’s happened. Hundreds of thousands of children have been displaced which is likely to have increased their sense of anxiety and fear, especially as aftershocks continue and buildings, including schools, continue to collapse( save the children federation , 2010).Many lives have been saved, as well as many bodies recovered from the rubble. Although there were various doctors and rescue teams who flew to Port-au-Prince to aid the victims of the tragedy, aid did not reach those who were in dire need of it. The aftermath of the earthquake was not the only problem for…