Join renowned photojournalist Ron Haviv at the ICP Museum for a signing of his book Haiti: 12 january 2010. In Haiti less than 24 hours after the devastating earthquake hit, Haviv was able to document the immediate aftermath. His photos bring us closer to the terrible experiences of the Haitian people.
Research and Engagement Supporting Poverty Elimination in Haiti (RESPE)
Past Events
October 15, 2010
ICP Museum, 1133 Avenue of the Americas | 6:00 pm-7:30 pm
March 3, 2010
Cabot ASEAN Auditorium, Tufts University | 7:00 pm-8:30 pm
What should the role of the U.S. be in rebuilding Haiti? Does the U.S. have a special historical obligation to help Haiti recover and rebuild? How can U.S. and international relief and development efforts be most effective and build upon local Haitian mechanisms of development and recovery?
February 16, 2010
Eaton 206 | 8:00 pm-9:00 pm
Do you want to work on long-term development initiatives in rural Haiti?
November 19, 2009
Tufts University Campus | Africana House | 9:00 pm-11:00 pm
Interested in human rights, development, or the Caribbean?
Come join RESPE: Haiti, the Caribbean Club, and ALAS for a showing of "The Price of Sugar," a provocative and fascinating award-winning documentary.
May 1, 2009
Sophia Gordon | 7:00 pm-9:30 pm
Program
Welcome
RESPE Ayiti members
Opening Remarks
Sherman Teichman, Director of the Institute for Global Leadership
Buffet
Performance by Anchord, Tufts Christian A Capella
Overview of Health Initiative
Professor Linda Martinez, Tufts Community Health Department
July 1, 2008
Balan, Haiti | (All day)-(All day)
Members of RESPE: Ayiti; EWB; Linda Martinez, a Tufts Community Health professor; Douglas Glandon, a Tufts MPH alumnus; and Franklin Delambert conducted fifteen health-related focus groups in each of the Balan's six regions. Participants discussed ailments from malaria, typhoid, and parasites, to common symptoms, such as fever and headaches.
January 1, 2008
RESPE: Boston’s assessment trip. We listened to Balan’s priorities, which included health, education, and finance; met with community leaders; and established RESPE: Balan, which guides our research and identifies local resources and needs.