ART's Recent Work in Haiti
Pre-Crisis Agreement
In December of 2005, a consortium of emergency agencies, U.S. Government, and Haitian Government
representatives proposed to assign ART with the task of becoming the "central point of contact
for U.S. relief aid to Haiti."
Read more.
Before the Quake
ART was active in sending relief aid to Haiti even before the earthquake hit. On November 21, 2009,
ART sent a 40' container of Nike tennis shoes to Port-au-Prince. The container arrived on December 1,
2009 and was distributed by one of ART's partner, Harvest International, which had personnel working
on the ground.
Haiti Crisis
On January 13, 2010, one day after the deadly earthquake hit, ART mobilized and activated
its Emergency Operations Center, helping the general public understand the needs on the ground,
providing collection sites in the community, and working with its partners to connect donations
to available cargo space. Since that day, ART has not ceased to work in favor of the Haitian community.
ART does not only continue to provide logistics support to NGOs, but it is also heavily involved in
supporting organizations in the reconstruction efforts in Haiti.
Read More.
ART's Executive Director Travels to Haiti
On April 25-28, 2010, ART's Excutive Director Teo Babun traveled to PAP to conduct assesment
of cargo activities and deliver humanitarian aid to tent cities around the city.
DAMCO, Laparkan, & SouthCom
The busy season that was generated by the earthquakes in Haiti also brought about
strong friendships. As ART became increasingly involved with the crisis in Haiti,
partners were formed and strengthened and several Memorandums of Understanding were signed.
DAMCO
Laparkan
SouthCom
The Work In Haiti Goes On
While many consider the events in Haiti to be history, there is still help needed
and much work to be done. ART is aware of the adverse condition that prevails in Haiti
and therefore continues to be involved through projects that address both present and future needs.
Logistics Projects
ART continues to provide excellent logistics services to help the people of Haiti.
ART is working with the United Nations Logistics Cluster and the Government of Haiti to
facilitate better services for NGOs in Haiti.
Soles 4 Haiti
Together, GMSHRM and AmericasRelief Team are collecting new Flip-Flops and Crocs in
all sizes (kids and adults) forearthquake victims in Haiti.
GMSHRM and AmericasRelief Team will provide these shoes to Harvest Intenational,
a ministry with a presence of more than 23 years in Haiti. Harvest International runs
feeding programs, medical clinics and supports orphanages and hospitals throughout the country.
After the earthquake, Harvest International staff quickly set up 3 refugee camps in Haiti,
the largest in Port-au-Price. Flip-Flops and Crocs collected will be given to those in need of
shoes amongst the displaced.
PAILS 4 Haiti
Providing Aid In Livelihoods
and Self-sustainability for the internally displaced persons of Haiti through
targeted self-employment initiatives.
With the view that self-employment initiatives are an effective tool for
reconstruction and development, PAILS for Haiti provides men and women internally
displaced in Haiti, and in need of sustainable livelihoods, with a compact medium
by which to employ their skills, become self-sufficient, and thereby less reliant on
humanitarian assistance and better able to reintegrate into society.
The design of the project is to create 9 separate “pails” specifically designed to meet
the needs of 8 different employment categories. Filled with the pertinent tools, materials,
and equipment to carry out each work function, such as construction, carpentry, seamstress, etc.,
pails will be distributed to internally displaced persons so that they can begin finding work
and making a new life for themselves and their families.
Guest Speaker: Governor Jeb Bush
The AmericasRelief Team’s Regional Crisis Relief Annual Luncheon aboard the docked Carnival
Imagination is just around the corner. As we approach the 2010 hurricane season, we focus on new
ways of effectively bringing aid to our neighbors throughout the Caribbean Basin. We also take a
look back to recognize those who have shown excellent leadership and have been exceptional
facilitators in providing relief this past year, including the recent response to the earthquake
in Haiti and ongoing efforts there.
For more information about the event, sponsoring, or to RSVP
please contact Jessica Castro at jessica@americasrelief.org.
We Would Like To Thank Our Sponsors!
Honorable Ana M. Guevara Joins the Team
Ana M. Guevara is President of AVENTI Associates, LLC, a global strategic advisory firm
that counsels companies and non-profits on government advocacy, corporate affairs, social
entrepreneurship-strategic philanthropy, investment-funding opportunities,
and strategic partnerships.
For the past two decades, whether as a Vice President for a fortune 50 company,
Senate confirmed presidential appointee, or active member of executive boards, she has
forged strong partnerships and formal agreements with governments and international
institutions around the globe.
Ms. Guevara was appointed by the President of the United States and unanimously
confirmed by the U.S. Senate to represent the United States on the Board of Directors
of the World Bank Group. She held her position as Alternate Executive Director at the
World Bank during the peak of the global food and financial crisis. As a member of
the board she acted to assist developing countries mitigate the effects of the global
financial crisis through board approval of dramatic increases in funding and programs
to support government and private sector initiatives. Ms. Guevara also worked to
improve participation of U.S. businesses with World Bank opportunities.
Previously as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Trade for Service Industries at the
U.S. Department of Commerce, Ana was responsible for an office that represented 80%
of the U.S. GDP. In this capacity she sought to improve competitive markets for
U.S. companies in the areas of insurance; venture capital, education, construction
and architecture and distribution services, as well as, trade logistics and supply chains.
Ana was also the head of the National Tourism Office for the United States where she
led negotiations for the historic China-US Group Leisure agreement. In addition,
Ms. Guevara served as ex-officio board member of the Export Import Bank, and worked
with the Board of the Oversees Private Investment Corporation.
Ms. Guevara’s other public service experience includes four years as a
Special Assistant for International Transportation and Trade in the Office of the
U.S. Secretary of Transportation where she helped negotiate the North America
Free Trade Agreement and create the Transportation Working Group of the
Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation.
In the private sector she was a Vice President for the Americas Region at UPS,
the world's largest transportation and logistics company. She worked 12 years for
UPS in Washington D.C. and Miami.
Ms. Guevara has won numerous awards from business employers, government agencies,
and media for her leadership and accomplishments. Ms. Guevara is a graduate of
The George Washington University and also studied in Paris and Switzerland.
ART Assigns Logistics Coordinators in the U.S. & Haiti
U.S. Coordinator
Mercedes Costa
Office: (305) 443-0417
Mobile: (786) 488-2935
Fax: (305) 443-0420
Email: logistics@americasrelief.org
Haiti Coordinator
ADEKO Enterprises
Port-au-Prince, HAITI
Contact name: Marc Kinson ANTOINE
Tel: 509 2518 0880
24-Hours Tel: 509 3445 0617 / 509 3701 0617
E-mail: mk.antoine@adeko-ht.com
Logistics Help Request Form
If you would like logistics assistance please fill out our
online form.
|
