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NEWSLETTER SPRING 2010
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Lambi Fund Board President Urges Women's Voice Be Included In Rebuilding Plans
Lambi Fund Board President Marie Marthe St. Cyr spoke on March 31 at a gathering of grassroots organizations in New York.
This meeting was at the same time the Haitian government, the United Nations and members of the international donor community gathered at the United Nations, to commit pledges of support to Haiti's reconstruction efforts.
The Lambi Fund participated in a press conference organized by several international women's organizations to bring attention to the fact that the role of women and their grassroots organizations were shamefully overlooked in the government's reconstruction plan.
A coalition for Haitian Gender Equality in rebuilding Haiti was formed.
Lambi Fund Staffer Attends White House Meeting on Haiti
Early in March of this year, the Lambi Fund of Haiti’s Deputy Director, Leonie Hermantin, was invited to the White House to hear statements given by U.S. President Barack Obama and Haitian President Rene Préval.
One of President Préval’s focus areas was the importance of strengthening the rural infrastructure of Haiti, which has been at the core of the Lambi Fund’s work from the beginning. President Préval proposed the decentralization of Haiti, and discussed the importance of restoring Haiti’s environment.
President Obama pledged the United States’ long-term solidarity and support in rebuilding efforts in Haiti.
Thanks To Everyone For Your Support Since the Earthquake
It would be impossible to list all of those who have stepped up to support the Lambi Fund of Haiti’s response to the earthquake in Haiti.
The outpouring of solidarity since the earthquake — from those who have supported us for years to those who have just found us – has been truly inspiring.
From concerts to plays to wine tastings to ping pong tournaments, our supporters have shown incredible ingenuity in their efforts to help the people of Haiti.
For all those who have taken part in supporting our work, we can’t begin to thank you enough!
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