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Time and again, the Duke community has shown a generous spirit and true concern for others in need.  Now we ask you to consider supporting the people of Haiti as they rebuild their country following the earthquake that devastated their country on Jan. 12, and to look for ways in which Duke can make a difference in the lives of people who have lost so much.

On this site, you will find updates and learn of resources to help members of the Duke community support the Haiti relief efforts.

Haiti Relief News [see all]

Deborah Jenson on Haiti's History and Recovery - April 26, 2010
A professor of French studies and Romance studies at Duke in an "Office Hours" interview April 23.

Duke Conference to Explore Preserving Haitian History - April 20, 2010
Historians and librarians will discuss how to reconstruct Haiti's archives.

Haiti Diary -- Sights and Sounds of Survival - March 03, 2010
Video taken by a Duke relief team during its 10-day mission to Haiti shows glimmers of hope and recovery amid the rubble.

Message from OSAF to Undergraduates - March 01, 2010
During the final week of tenting in K-ville, the Duke Haiti Relief group seeks donations to send tents to Haiti.

Medical Providers Recruited for Deployment to Haiti - February 22, 2010
Family Health Ministries, a partner of the Duke Global Health Institute, is organizing the deployment of six medical relief teams in the next month and a half.

Perkins photo exhibit honors people of Haiti - February 19, 2010
Photographs and documents will be on display on the 2nd floor of Bostock through March 31.

Haiti Diary-Duke Med on a Mission: Hearty thanks from PIH - February 15, 2010
Joia Mukherjee, medical director of Partners in Health, thanks Dr. Dzau and Duke Medicine for sending a team to Haiti.

Haiti Diary-Duke Med on a Mission: Helping limb loss patients - February 15, 2010
Nancy Payne, an advanced clinical practice nurse who works with limb loss patients, talks about the challenges and rewards of helping people in earthquake-stricken Haiti.

Haiti Diary-Duke Med on a Mission: Making a difference, one patient at a time - February 15, 2010
Members of Duke Medicine's relief team in Haiti talk about their work with earthquake survivors.

REMEDY Supplies Continue to Pour Into Rural Haiti - February 03, 2010
The Duke volunteer program has already sent three truckloads of medical supplies to Haiti, and more is on the way.

Duke Community Closes in on $40,000 Goal - February 03, 2010
The following message to students was sent by the Office of Student Affairs and Facilities.

Duke Team to Leave for Haiti Friday, Feb. 5 - February 03, 2010
In an update to Duke Medicine employees, Chancellor for Health Affairs Victor Dzau also announces a new Duke Haiti Medical Relief Fund.

Duke Tennis to Aid Haiti - February 01, 2010
Men’s and women’s tennis teams will collect donations throughout the 2010 season.

New Duke Kreyòl Blog - February 01, 2010
New website encourages dialogue in English and Creole, and provides language learning resources for the public.

A New Course in Creole Prepares Students to Aid Haiti's Recovery - January 28, 2010
The Chronicle of Higher Education interviews Duke professor of Romance studies Deborah Jenson about how, and why, she developed the course.

Update on Duke Medicine Response to Haiti - January 28, 2010
Latest message from Chancellor for Health Affairs Victor Dzau to Duke Medicine employees.

How Haiti Can Rebuild - January 27, 2010
Big Think interview with Haiti historian Laurent Dubois

Statement On Haiti from African and African American Studies Faculty - January 27, 2010
"At this moment of crisis, we focus our prayers, our donations, and our efforts on saving the lives of our beloved Haitian brothers and sisters," the statement concludes.

Haiti Response Team Meets For Second Time - January 25, 2010
Plans for volunteers to travel to Haiti put on hold -- for now.

Duke Offers New Course on Creole for Relief Workers - January 25, 2010
A new spring semester course was developed less than a week after the earthquake in Haiti.

Dr. David Walmer on Haiti Relief (video) - January 21, 2010
Duke physician and founder of Family Health Ministries describes conditions in Haiti.

Duke Triathlon Shoe and Clothing Drive - January 21, 2010
The Duke Triathlon Club, a student group, is collecting shoes and clothing to send to Haiti.

Students Pack Meals For Haiti at MLK Event - January 21, 2010
Students from Duke, North Carolina Central University, Southern High School and the Durham Rotary packaged 50,000 meals Wednesday for Stop Hunger Now.

Duke Athletics Raising Funds For Haiti - January 21, 2010
Kevin White, the vice president and director of Duke Athletics, shares news of fundraising efforts.

400 Boxes of Supplies Donated by REMEDY Headed to Haiti - January 20, 2010
Volunteer group collects usable surplus items to donate.

Further update regarding outreach to Haiti - January 20, 2010
This latest update was provided by Chancellor for Health Affairs Victor Dzau to Duke Medicine employees

Update on Duke Medicine Response to Haiti Disaster - January 18, 2010
DUHS Chancellor for Health Affairs updates the Duke Medicine community on the response to the disaster.

Students Can Donate on Their Duke Card - January 17, 2010
The following email was sent to students Sunday by the Office of Student Activities and Facilities.

A Prayer for Haiti - January 15, 2010
The Rev. Sam Wells, dean of Duke Chapel, issued the following prayer for the people of Haiti.

Duke Coordinating Relief Efforts - January 15, 2010
Administrators, students, staff meet to share information, coordinate response.

Message from President Brodhead and Chancellor Dzau - January 14, 2010
The following message was sent electronically to all Duke students, faculty and staff Wednesday, Jan. 14.