a note of thanks and an update from the broken wings founder peter eyvindson
What fun to follow the art auction -- so many thanks to all the contributors and bidders. After hearing yesterday that the cleanup in Haiti has begun, I would like everyone to pause for a moment to reflect on the ripple effect of their participation here.
The UN has hired 30,000 people -- mostly women -- to begin the cleanup of Port au Prince. While it's great to know that so many people are finding work, it's distressing that these workers are paid only $5.00 a day.
For us in the developed world, it's difficult to wrap our heads around the economic realities of Haiti. But looking at this from the perspective of the Haitian worker, this is work that they would not otherwise have. That five dollars, in real terms, means that these women workers are able to feed their children.
So to the bidders: your enthusiasm so far is overwhelming. Every time you add a five dollar pledge to an item, you offer the same impact as a day of employment for a woman in Haiti. A day of food, of shelter, of safety for her children.
And to the donors: think not of the usual dollar value of your creative work. Think of it in terms of how many women you are employing for a day. (We pay our workers more than the UN does, and I wish they would offer more to these hardworking people. But still, this serves to illustrate just how far every bid goes in making a difference.)
Thank you again to everyone for keeping our Haitian friends in your hearts.
Peter Eyvindson
All photos courtesy Renee Dietrich, taken within the past few days as the St. Joseph's kids of Port au Prince settle into temporary housing at the beginning of the rebuild. Safety, smiles, and hope.
Reader Comments (7)
Thank you for this update, Peter. Our hearts are with everyone affected by the earthquake, and those involved in relief efforts!
Thank you for this! Warms the heart... Blessings to you and your organization as you go about your work... xox
Thank you for this note of encouragement. The numbers are truly humbling.
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