Jan 14 2010 written by Lane Hartwell and Michael Biven and photography Peter Pereira<
A Photographic Benefit for the Survivors of the Haiti Earthquake
A Photographic Benefit for the Survivors of the Haiti Earthquake
Written by Lane Hartwell and Michael Biven and photography Peter Pereira
By now you have heard of the devastation caused by the massive earthquake in Haiti. Reports are still coming in, and the full measure of the damage is still not known. Hospitals, residences and government buildings have collapsed or have been heavily damaged. In interviews, Haitian officials have asked all friends of Haiti to please provide any assistance possible to the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. They are in desperate need of medical and disaster relief supplies.
Several photographers including the iconic photojournalist Mary Ellen Mark, have donated the use of one or more of their works to help create this issue as a fund-raising photography magazine to benefit Haiti with all proceeds to be donated to the American Red Cross International Response Fund. The title Haiti: Onè Respe comes from a traditional Haitian greeting meaning "honor and respect."
