Amy Sample Ward
FEBRUARY 19, 2011
I’m joining a panel to talk about the response for support after the Haiti earthquakes last year. Another direct content example is that of the number of websites that emerged post-Hurricane Katrina. Examples from Haiti. Let’s look at a couple of the main examples from the Haiti earthquake response.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 10, 2010
In January, after the Haiti Earthquake struck, if you were participating on social networks, you couldn’t help but notice the many, many Tweets and Facebook status messages about the Haiti Earthquake. During an emergency, 41% of respondents would use social media to let their love ones know they are safe.
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NTEN
OCTOBER 13, 2010
On January 12, 2010, I didn't personally experience the major earthquake that hit Haiti, but I was forever changed by it. In the midst of the viral Text HAITI to 90999 message, we saw the emergence of what we're calling emergency social data, or #crisisdata. Melissa Eliott was heavily involved in the Haiti relief effort as a volunteer.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
DECEMBER 13, 2012
As Hurricane Sandy was barreling up the Atlantic coast of the United States, a husband and wife in their early 90s, frail of body and mind though resolute (some would say stubborn) of spirit, finally gave in to the pleadings of their family. So, he biked uptown and rented a car. It’s not a nightmare,” I said, “It’s for real.”.
Have Fun - Do Good
AUGUST 1, 2007
I think it's applicable in other cities too where there's not enough room for a city barrel or something, so you'd go into the shops and the offices and pick up the recycling inside. There's one woman who -- I think it was in Austin, Texas -- she collected an entire container load full of things for an orphanage in Haiti, using Freecycle.
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