Relationships Matter Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief in Haiti
Military Review › Vol. 90 Nbr. 3, May 2010
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The earthquake prompted offers to send aid and assistance in various forms from governments, nongovernmental organizations, and private foundations.The need for manpower on the ground to orchestrate the relief effort brought together military forces from the world over, to include the United States, which stood up Joint Task Force-Haiti (JTF-H). [...] Floriano Peixoto and Keen's 26-year personal relationship - with a solid base of trust, confidence, and friendship - provided clear evidence of the effectiveness of our International Military Education Training (IMET) Program and exchanges.
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Relationships Matter Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief in Haiti
AT 16:53 LOCAL time on 12 January 2010, a catastrophic 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti, killing over 230,000 people, injuring thousands of others, and leaving over a million people homeless.1 The earthquake caused major damage to the capital and other cities in the region and severely damaged or destroyed notable landmarks, including the presidential palace and the Port-au-Prince cathedral. The temblor destroyed 14 of the 16 government ministries, killing numerous government employees. The headquarters of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) collapsed, killing 101 UN workers, including Head of Mission Hédi Annabi from Tunisia and his principal deputy, Luiz Carlos da Costa from Brazil.2 In less than a minute, life on the small island of Haiti drastically changed.
The earthquake prompted offers to send aid and assistance in various forms from governments, nongovernmental organizations, and private foundations.The need for manpower on the ground to orchestrate the relief effort brought together military forces from the world over, to include the United States, which stood up Joint Task Force-Haiti (JTF-H). The combined effort of MINUSTAH and JTF-H in providing humanitarian assistance to the people of Haiti following the earthquake demonstrates the importance of developing strong relationships, both institutional and personal, with partner nation armies.U.S. and Partner Nation Militaries: A History of CooperationEighteen contributing nations make up the military component of the UN mission in Haiti.3 These nations include Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Ecuador, France, Guatemala, India, Jordan, Nepal, Paraguay, Peru, ...See the full content of this document
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