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Africa: Faces in Words

New weekly update on the breaking stories in the African nations.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Unseen, unheard; no one should be the bearer of these two words. Unfortunately, Africa is often in the forefront of this association.

Our common humanity should change this; we should never look away because it is too distant.

Africa: Faces in Words

New weekly update on the breaking stories in the African nations.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Unseen, unheard; no one should be the bearer of these two words. Unfortunately, Africa is often in the forefront of this association.

Our common humanity should change this; we should never look away because it is too distant.

Haiti`s Socioeconomic Makeover

Global intervention is not necessary; However, Global sustainable involvement and empowerment are essential.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Let’s first preface and pose a question; when we consider the path of least resistance what seems easier to pursue AID, OR SOCIOECONOMIC REDEVELOPMENT?

This seems to be the standard across the world when it comes to confronting such large undertakings.

Empowering Haiti

How to begin to Empower Haiti and start the mending process?

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Looking through the historical lens of Haiti, before the earthquake, before the hurricane, there is a place known to most of the outside world as a Caribbean island and its related connotation.

If you take one step inside Haiti, there is a much different picture; that of poverty, unemployment, sacrifice and sadness.

Africa: Faces in Words

New weekly update on the breaking stories in the African nations.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Unseen, unheard; no one should be the bearer of these two words. Unfortunately, Africa is often in the forefront of this association.

Our common humanity should change this; we should never look away because it is too distant.

Local Citizens Aid Haitan Recovery Without Leaving Salem

CrisisCamp Volunteers Transform Disaster Relief.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Injured Haitians frantically sent calls for help – many from within the rubble– via cell phones texts hoping someone would respond.

Race for the Roses Half Marathon/10K/5K to Benefit Albertina Kerr

The race is on. Race for the Roses is scheduled for Sunday, April 11.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Close to 5,000 runners and walkers will participate in the upcoming 12th Annual Race for the Roses. Three courses—5K, 10K and half marathon—show off the city's most vibrant sights.

The race begins and ends at the Oregon Convention Center, with the half marathon beginning at 7 a.m., the 10K at 7:20 a.m. and the 5K at 7:35 a.m. Every registrant gets a tech shirt, and roses are awarded to every finisher.

Africa: Faces in Words

New weekly update on the breaking stories in the African nations.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Unseen, unheard; no one should be the bearer of these two words. Unfortunately, Africa is often in the forefront of this association.

Our common humanity should change this; we should never look away because it is too distant.

Oregon Communities See Beyond the Headlines for Haiti

Hundreds of boxes from Oregon will be shipped to Haiti to aid in the devastation.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - With no end in sight, Haitians continue to be challenged by the devastation of January’s earthquake, the rains and the forthcoming hurricane season. Many are just trying to survive today and hoping for tomorrow.

The need and continued commitment hasn't been lost on students and small communities in the Portland area.

Nature Looms in Haiti

We are doing this for the hundreds of smiling faces that will greet us on the other side, the warm embraces and the laughter of so many children that truly just need a little extra help and the reminder that they are not alone.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The need has become ever more present to help, and continue to help. The Haitian community needs our commitment; they are facing the monumental task of rebuilding yet again.