Angelina In Haiti

Angelina Jolie was in Haiti this past week doing her Goodwill Ambassador duties gathering information by listening and talking to the people to figure out the best ways and procedures to help the people and children. Both her and Brad donated $1 million for Haiti victims. I admire how she continues to ignore rumors and news about her family to go and bring attention to those that need it. I hope her voice continues to grow and be heard for those that don't have one. Helping and fighting for those without a voice - now thats love.

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Haiti: 360°

Found this really neat post on CNN using this great 360 degree photography technology to document Haiti after the earthquake. Not only is the photography very interesting but it brings the viewer into the situation like you are there viewing your surroundings. Of course it's not like really being there but it's one step closer than a still shot or plain video. There are four videos and from those you can see the amount of damage, the chaos, the crowds of people and the horrible condition everything is in. You even get an insider view of a refugee camp.

On a side not - recently I have heard that the government is wanting to send all the people out into the country sides so that they can completely bulldoze the city and start from scratch. Not sure what the pros and cons of that would be but it's most likely something really needed.

Photos via CNN

War In The Congo Continues

Refugees present their ID cards to be counted and pregnant women line up to receive birth kits from an NGO. Photos found via The Big Picture.

World Refugee Day

June 20th is World Refugee Day and here is a video from UNHCR.