The tragic earthquake in Haiti this week has effected an already poor area of the world. According to CBS News, only 10% of the population had access to the Internet. Of those people who do have access to the Internet (including access via cell phones), they are communicating in ways that has never been possible before.
The people on the ground in Haiti are communicating via Facebook status messages, Twitter and other social networking sites. They are reporting where they are, the status of those around them and asking for specific needs (food, water, medicine).
I think this is a powerful example of how the Internet and social networks have made a very positive difference in the world. Another example is that you can donate to the Red Cross online to help the victims.
Do you have any stories like this?
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Stephanie 1-18-2010 @ 4:29PM
Yes-
I do know of a great mission right here in the states-
check this out-
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1057149601&ref=profile#/photo.php?pid=3350242&id=237226620196
This is the finest example of a community coming together and serving those in need.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1057149601&ref=profile#/photo.php?pid=3350242&id=237226620196
This vision began with Sr Phyllis Klonowski- a Dominican nun some 10 years ago and her missionary work continues to touch lives today.
http://www.michiganpharmacists.org/mpa/awards/
I know as I am a client and I have experienced first hand her compassion. As a 37 year old single mom and small business owner, things became overwhelmingly tight and hardship fell upon me and my family. CRxSP aided in my physical, mental and spiritual stabilization.
This made me a more patient mom, a confident business owner and a contributor back to the community.
This is the model that should be the blueprint for compassionate and true health care.
Stephanie Krieger
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