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CARE Readies Operations in Haiti Following Devastating Earthquake
CARE is assessing the damage in Haiti and readying emergency response crews following a 7.0-magnitude earthquake centered just off the coast of one of the world's poorest countries. The scale of the disaster remains unclear, as CARE struggles to reach its staff and partners in Haiti. But initial reports indicate a major catastrophe.
15 January 2010
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15 January 2010
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New State.gov Person Finder Tool for Those Missing in Haiti
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton announces the launch of a new tool on www.state.gov, the “Person Finder,” to allow people to find and share information on missing loved ones in Haiti. The tool can be found at http://www.state.gov/haitiquake.
15 January 2010
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Helicopters Arrive in Haiti to Increase Flow of Relief Aid
The arrival of the USS Vinson, equipped with 19 helicopters, a hospital and water generation equipment, off the Haitian coast, is helping relief efforts overcome continued infrastructure challenges such as blocked roads that are hindering the delivery of supplies and equipment.
15 January 2010
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Michelle Obama Greets Brazilian Youth Ambassadors
By Erica MarreroStaff Writer Washington — Thirty-five outstanding Brazilian teenagers participating in the 2010 Youth Ambassadors Program arrived in Washington on January 9 eager to represent their country abroad and interact with their U.S. peers. Launched by the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia in 2002 to promote social responsibility, the Youth Ambassadors Program offers participants the chance to broaden their knowledge of U.S. culture, improve their English language skills, live with an American host family, exchange views with their U.S. counterparts and serve as “ambassadors” for Brazil. The 35 participants in the 2010 program represent 23 of Brazil’s 26 states and were selected from among 4,000 applicants for their exemplary leadership, positive attitude, social consciousness, academic achievement and English language ability. Lucas Penna, from Minas Gerais, said he hoped to “learn a lot about the U.S., improve [his] English and see a real U.S. family.” He said the U.S. is more complex and diverse than the Hollywood version that the world sees in movies. To capture their reactions, the participants will be blogging about their experiences (in Portuguese) throughout their trip to the United States. MEETING THE FIRST LADY During their first week in Washington, the students visited the White House and met with first lady Michelle Obama, who Nazareno Araújo of Ceará called “amazing and very friendly.” The students presented Obama with traditional gifts from Brazil: a handicraft for the first lady and Havaiana flip-flop sandals for her daughters, Malia and Sasha. The first lady answered several questions from students on topics ranging from volunteerism to healthy eating and introduced them to the “first dog,” Bo. The students began their program with a four-day immersion in the civic and cultural life of Washington complete with briefings on entrepreneurship, nongovernmental organizations and the workings of the U.S. government. They also visited Washington landmarks and attended a performance at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. At the World Bank, they tackled the complexities of the global financial crisis in a simulation exercise. EXPERIENCING LOCAL HISTORY AND CULTURE After their tour of Washington, the 35 young Brazilians will be divided into four groups, each traveling to a different American city — Charlotte, North Carolina; Bozeman, Montana; Seattle, Washington; and Tulsa, Oklahoma — to live for one week with a host family and attend a U.S. secondary school where they will give a presentation about Brazil and participate in community service. Alongside their U.S. peers, the Brazilian teens will participate in school activities, visit volunteer-based programs and learn about local history and culture. Jennifer Phillips, the program officer for the Youth Ambassador Program at the State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, said the program allows students to “learn about themselves and life in the United States … and helps to build a hemispherewide network of exceptional young leaders.” On January 26, the youth ambassadors will return to Washington to meet Thomas Shannon, the American ambassador to Brazil. The students will then re-group to discuss social justice and entrepreneurship projects that they can bring back to their home communities. For profiles of the Youth Ambassadors in Portuguese, visit this blog. The U.S. embassy in Brazil offers a video of the students’ experience in the United States (in Portuguese). The Youth Ambassador Program is the U.S. State Department’s flagship youth exchange program for the Western Hemisphere. Pioneered by U.S. Embassy Brasilia in 2002, it is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. For more information, see: Youth Ambassadors Program: Brazil Youth Ambassadors Program: Central America Youth Ambassadors Program: Colombia and Mexico Youth Ambassadors Program: Southern Cone, Andean Region and Venezuela
15 January 2010
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Designation of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians in U.S.
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano comments on the designation of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians who were in the United States as of January 12.
15 January 2010
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Michelle Obama Greets Brazilian Youth Ambassadors
Michelle Obama meets with 35 outstanding Brazilian teenagers participating in the 2010 Youth Ambassadors Program who arrived in Washington on January 9 eager to represent their country abroad and interact with their U.S. peers. They will each stay with an American family.
15 January 2010
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U.S. State Governors Echo Obama’s Call to Help Haiti
In the United States, state governors are echoing President Obama’s call for assistance to the survivors of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12 and pledging state support for federal relief efforts.
15 January 2010
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Michelle Obama Greets Brazilian Youth Ambassadors
Brazilian Youth Ambassadors pose in front of the U.S. Capitol Building while touring Washington monuments January 10.By Erica MarreroStaff Writer Washington — Thirty-five outstanding Brazilian teenagers participating in the 2010 Youth Ambassadors Program arrived in Washington on January 9 eager to represent their country abroad and interact with their U.S. peers. Launched by the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia in 2002 to promote social responsibility, the Youth Ambassadors Program offers participants the chance to broaden their knowledge of U.S. culture, improve their English language skills, live with an American host family, exchange views with their U.S. counterparts and serve as “ambassadors” for Brazil. The 35 participants in the 2010 program represent 23 of Brazil’s 26 states and were selected from among 4,000 applicants for their exemplary leadership, positive attitude, social consciousness, academic achievement and English language ability. Lucas Penna, from Minas Gerais, said he hoped to “learn a lot about the U.S., improve [his] English and see a real U.S. family.” He said the U.S. is more complex and diverse than the Hollywood version that the world sees in movies. To capture their reactions, the participants will be blogging about their experiences (in Portuguese) throughout their trip to the United States. MEETING THE FIRST LADY During their first week in Washington, the students visited the White House and met with first lady Michelle Obama, who Nazareno Araújo of Ceará called “amazing and very friendly.” The students presented Obama with traditional gifts from Brazil: a handicraft for the first lady and Havaiana flip-flop sandals for her daughters, Malia and Sasha. The first lady answered several questions from students on topics ranging from volunteerism to healthy eating and introduced them to the “first dog,” Bo. The students began their program with a four-day immersion in the civic and cultural life of Washington complete with briefings on entrepreneurship, nongovernmental organizations and the workings of the U.S. government. They also visited Washington landmarks and attended a performance at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. At the World Bank, they tackled the complexities of the global financial crisis in a simulation exercise. EXPERIENCING LOCAL HISTORY AND CULTURE After their tour of Washington, the 35 young Brazilians will be divided into four groups, each traveling to a different American city — Charlotte, North Carolina; Bozeman, Montana; Seattle, Washington; and Tulsa, Oklahoma — to live for one week with a host family and attend a U.S. secondary school where they will give a presentation about Brazil and participate in community service. Alongside their U.S. peers, the Brazilian teens will participate in school activities, visit volunteer-based programs and learn about local history and culture. Jennifer Phillips, the program officer for the Youth Ambassador Program at the State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, said the program allows students to “learn about themselves and life in the United States … and helps to build a hemispherewide network of exceptional young leaders.” On January 26, the youth ambassadors will return to Washington to meet Thomas Shannon, the American ambassador to Brazil. The students will then re-group to discuss social justice and entrepreneurship projects that they can bring back to their home communities. For profiles of the Youth Ambassadors in Portuguese, visit this blog. The U.S. embassy in Brazil offers a video of the students’ experience in the United States (in Portuguese). The Youth Ambassador Program is the U.S. State Department’s flagship youth exchange program for the Western Hemisphere. Pioneered by U.S. Embassy Brasilia in 2002, it is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. For more information, see: Youth Ambassadors Program: Brazil Youth Ambassadors Program: Central America Youth Ambassadors Program: Colombia and Mexico Youth Ambassadors Program: Southern Cone, Andean Region and Venezuela
15 January 2010
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Earthquake in Haiti: How to Help
Originally posted on the Youthink! blog: It is the worst catastrophe in Haiti's history: on January 12, a devastating earthquake scale struck near the capital, Port-au-Prince, killing thousands of people. The International Red Cross has said that 3 million people--nearly a third of Haiti's population--will need food, water and shelter for months to come. The earthquake, which measured 7.0 on the Richter scale, destroyed or seriously damaged houses, schools, and many of the city's major buildings including the National Palace, the Parliament, the Cathedral, the Ministries of Economy and Finance and Public Works, the Tax Office, the United Nations Stabilization Mission headquarters, and the World Bank’s office. The international community is rallying efforts to help the country deal with the aftermath of the earthquake. Here are a few places where you can learn more about the ongoing efforts, and how you can help: American Red Cross World Food Programme Mercy Corps UNICEF International Rescue Committee Doctors Without Borders (If you would like to respond to this post, please leave your comments on the original post on Youthink!)
15 January 2010
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United States “Will Do What It Takes” for Haiti, Obama Says
President Obama tells the people of Haiti that the United States will “do what it takes” to save lives and help the country get back on its feet, as U.S. military and civilian personnel and resources continue to arrive in the country and Americans contribute millions of dollars in donations.
15 January 2010
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State Department Official Briefs on Latest Developments in Haiti
The State Department releases a briefing by Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs P.J. Crowley on the latest situation in Haiti.
15 January 2010
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