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This website is a place where you can share knowledge and learn from others about 26 Service Areas of International Disaster Response and Holistic Community Development. It is a place where you can point to key resources and engage others in relevant conversation.

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Haiti Earthquake Response

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Haiti Sustainability - Video Interview

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Matt Wallace ♦
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Posted a few days ago
Junior Bataille discusses how sustainability must be a central goal of what is done in Haiti as the country is rebuilt.

Haiti Relief Solutions Video Interview

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Matt Wallace ♦
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Posted a few days ago, updated a few days ago
In HISG's interview with one of the key players in our Haiti Relief Effort, Junior Bataille, he describes a method of handling relief so that lasting change can be an option. Social networking, coordination, communications and vision are central to change.

VPN Service

David Chung
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Posted two weeks ago, updated this week
Hi, Does anyone know of a good VPN service I could recommend for our partners in sensitive areas? Thanks, David

IDRN Training in Turkey

Matt Wallace ♦
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Posted last week
We have just completed a Level 1 training event in Antalya, Turkey. We made some great new friends that we trust will be joining the larger Starfish Community as well as help grow the International Disaster Response Network. If you are interested in IDRN training, please check out http://hisg.org/training-and-models/training/ to see

Disaster Response through the Community

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Kyle Adams ♦
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Posted last week
Another part of HISG's interview with Junior Bataille, one of the key players in our Haiti Relief Effort.

Filmmakers ready to capture stories...

Joel
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Posted last week, updated last week
Hi, I'm based in LA - over 15 years working with NGO's and now working with filmmakers to capture stories around the globe. I'm good friends with a HISG staff member who told me about this network. We want to get rolling with short stories (3 - 6 minutes)

teaching women a trade....

rachel souza
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Posted two weeks ago, updated last week
I'm looking for a non-profit organization working with women transitioning out of trafficking. I'm specifically looking to assist in the development & improvement of a cosmetology program. If you are involved with or could recommend anyone I would really appreciate it! Thank you Rachel Souza

Haiti Rescue Story

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Kyle Adams ♦
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Posted two weeks ago, updated two weeks ago
These volunteers are not professional responders but they were willing and able to help others during a horrible situation. Well done, Junior and the young men from the Scouts!

Nigeria Connections

Melodie Esau
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Posted two weeks ago
Looking for connections and potential partners in Nigeria. Interested in all sectors with interaction in the delta area. Please email me if you know of anyone.

Caution from Haiti

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Kyle Adams ♦
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Posted two weeks ago
In this interview, Junior Bataille points out that the reason there are so many people in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, is because there is so little opportunity anywhere else in the country. He goes on to encourage NGOs invest resources in the entire country, and not just on rebuilding the capital

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