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    Haiti's Troubled History, America's Role and Hope for the Future

    The human disaster in Haiti is hard to describe: mass graves and street-corner cremations with piles of decaying bodies still growing in Port-au-Prince. Tens of thousands of injured survivors with no access to medical care; the lack of food and water leading to fears of looting and violence.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    The human disaster in Haiti is hard to describe: mass graves and street-corner cremations with piles of decaying bodies still growing in Port-au-Prince. Tens of thousands of injured survivors with no access to medical care; the lack of food and water leading to fears of looting and violence. Rescuers with relief supplies are on the way from Latin America, China, Russia, the European Union and the United States, with President Obama leading a massive effort. We learn about a history of homegrown corruption and international exploitation. How much is the US to blame? Is there hope for the future?

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    Haiti: a Victim of Natural Disaster...and Much More
    1. 0:00Airport Overwhelmed as Time Runs Out for Haiti Earthquake Victims
    2. 7:48Haiti's Troubled History, America's Role and Hope for the FutureYou’re reading this
    3. 45:47Which Haiti Charities Should You Give To?
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Director of the Haiti Program, US Institute of Peace

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    Haiti: a Victim of Natural Disaster...and Much More
    1. 0:00Airport Overwhelmed as Time Runs Out for Haiti Earthquake Victims
    2. 7:48Haiti's Troubled History, America's Role and Hope for the FutureYou’re reading this
    3. 45:47Which Haiti Charities Should You Give To?
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