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Blog Post: Posted January 14, 2010, 4:28 pm by Randy Martin
Meet our Haiti response team
Country: Haiti
Topics: Emergencies
The first members of our emergency-response team are headed to the quake zone, where they'll quickly assess needs and begin delivering relief to affected families.
Meet our response team
Leading our response is Richard Jacquot, who has directed our relief operations in the war-torn Democratic Republic of the Congo, cyclone-battered Myanmar and the U.S. Gulf Coast in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Gene Kunze brings 10 years of experience in humanitarian work and served as program director for our emergency response to China's Sichuan earthquake in 2008.
Jenny Vaughn is a current member of our conflict-management team who recently served as our Head of Office in the Central African Republic, one of the world's poorest countries.
Mugur Dumitrache is a crisis-tested water and sanitation advisor who's brought innovative solutions to the aftermath of dozens of disasters, including last year's earthquake in Indonesia.
Cassandra Nelson has worked in dozens of disaster and war zones -- including Iraq, Afghanistan and post-tsunami Indonesia -- and served frequently as Mercy Corps' spokesperson in the field.
Thank you for support to families reeling from this disaster. If you haven't already, consider setting up a fundraising page on mercycorps.org to recruit friends and family to our effort.
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On Thursday, January 14, 2010 (6:00 pm), Doddy Suparta wrote:
Good luck everyone! Regards from Indonesia!
On Thursday, January 14, 2010 (7:00 pm), Adriana Roca-Ricketts wrote:
Thank you for all you're doing to help Haitians.God bless you all!
On Thursday, January 14, 2010 (10:00 pm), Tanty wrote:
God Bless You All!!! Thoughts and prayers from Indonesia!!!
On Thursday, January 14, 2010 (11:00 pm), Mila wrote:
I know the epicenter of the earthquake was in the most populated part of the country, but what is happening in the rest of Haiti. Are local humanitarian teams able yet to address the effect this earthquake will have throughout Haiti?
Thank you for your efforts. Haiti has always deserved as much help as it could get. Now, of course, Hatians need it more than ever.
On Friday, January 15, 2010 (3:00 am), Elpido M Soplantila wrote:
It's so nice to see our great work in supporting the affected families there..keep up the great work :)
On Friday, January 15, 2010 (4:00 am), James Pradhan wrote:
MC's prompt action in addressing the calamity at Haiti with strong team members is commnedable. Have met Jenny and Cassandra in the past. They are committed people! Best of luck to all of you!
On Saturday, January 16, 2010 (2:00 pm), Sophia wrote:
Good luck
On Saturday, January 16, 2010 (5:00 pm), J.& M. McWilliams wrote:
Mercy Corps is the best!
Thank you for providing as much relief as possible to the victims in Haiti!
Best wishes,
Jon & Marilyn
On Saturday, January 16, 2010 (7:00 pm), Suzanne wrote:
I am proud to have chosen Mercy Corps as a way to help with the Haiti disaster.
Thank you for being there for them, and I send my strongest and best wishes to all of you, both victims and responders.
God bless all of you,
Suzanne
On Saturday, January 16, 2010 (8:00 pm), Kimberly Wilder wrote:
God be with you all as you strive to do His work. Prayers are with you as you work to assist all who suffer and seek help.
On Saturday, January 16, 2010 (10:00 pm), Dennis Smith wrote:
My wife and I have supported Mercy Corps for a number of years now, but this is truly the acid test of our commitment. We rely on you to live up to your reputations. God bless you all, and God bless the people of Haiti.
Molly and Dennis Smith, Des Moines IA
On Saturday, January 16, 2010 (10:00 pm), Bil Blank wrote:
Thank God that in time of need there are people like you able and willing to reach out others with your experience and compassion.
On Sunday, January 17, 2010 (3:00 am), Mohammad Ayub wrote:
Good luck to our Emergency Response leaders in Haiti. I believe having this experienced team Mercy Corps can respond better.
I personally know Richard Jacquot and Cassendra Nelson who I have met in Kandahar, Afghanistan and Nepal.
I firmly believe Mercy Corps can respond professionally.
Thanks,
Mohammad Ayub
Kandahar, Afghanistan
On Sunday, January 17, 2010 (7:00 am), Ramit wrote:
My best wishes to the team and please let me know if there is need of more manpower as I would like to offer my services to the humanitarian services, even if it means being a part of your team.
On Sunday, January 17, 2010 (10:00 am), Joyce Sykes wrote:
I am happy that I have become acquainted with MC. Good luck in the work that you are doing in Haiti.
Joyce
On Monday, January 18, 2010 (6:00 am), Robby Henes wrote:
Wish I were there and not just sending money to help. It is so hard to see fellow humans brought down so completely. Thank you for your response. Former MCI program director from Indonesia.
On Monday, January 18, 2010 (9:00 am), Ricki wrote:
We are all "family." Thank you for watching over and taking care of our "family" in Haiti.
On Monday, January 18, 2010 (2:00 pm), Mary wrote:
Thank you for stepping up and doing what so many of us are unable to do.
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