BRAC Staff from Around the World Offer Condolences

Yesterday, Haiti was hit by a 6.1 aftershock, which fortunately did not cause much additional damage to the country. Reports from Fonkoze, one of our partners in Haiti are hopeful as they start to rebuild and reach out to their clients.

In the immediate aftermath of the earthquake, when we had trouble reaching our partners in Haiti and phone and internet lines were down, the Earth felt too big, the distances between each of us too gaping. Now, as communication resumes, as our partners report back and as emails of solidarity flood in from BRAC staff around the world, we are reminded of how connected we all are.

Last week, we sent out an email to BRAC colleagues and supporters calling for help in a Haiti Emergency Appeal. In return, we received messages of compassion and good wishes that BRAC staff – professors, Directors, employees - from around the world wished to send to the Haitians. Here they are:

“The catastrophic situation in Haiti is a concern for all of us in BRAC and Bangladesh. We […] extend our solidarity with the millions of people in Haiti.”

“It is a great shock. The scenario is devastating and we the Bangladesh know the pain of it. We are with you.”

“We the whole BRAC community in Afghanistan feels the sufferings of the Haitian people only by watching TV. We express our deep sympathy for them. […] BRAC is planning to do something centrally; we will be happy to be part of that effort.”

“I felt so sad when I heard about the earthquake and also when I watch it in the news. We all should help these people.”

“We are also shocked and mourning with Haitians in this massive and devastating situation. BRAC Bangladesh is also exploring how to join our hands and stand beside them in this emergency situation in solidarity.”

In a recent phone conversation, BRAC Founder and Chairperson Fazle Hasan Abed repeated his commitment to the future development of Haiti and emphasized that we stand by our partners on the ground.

You can support BRAC's commitment to help Hatians rebuild their lives by donating to the Hatian relief and rehabilitation fund.