EARTHQUAKE RELIEF

Dear Friends,

A Haitian proverb says "Men anpil, chay pa lou."
That means "With many hands the burden is light."
Now is the time to put our hands together for Haiti.

Makandal is launching a relief effort on behalf of our sister community in Port-au-Prince.  Master Drummer Frisner Augustin was born and raised in the neighborhood bordering the western side of the Grand Cimetière, the main cemetery of Port-au-Prince.  Mr. Augustin’s sister, his cousin, and our closest friends live there.  You may click here to view a slideshow of photos taken by Tequila Minsky in the neighborhood on January 31 with the guidance of our good friend Diabolo (Alphonse Clénord).  Audio by Makandal accompanies the photos, which depict destruction, homelessness, and resilience all at the same time.  We are concerned that when the rainy season starts in April, tents made of bed sheets and similar fabrics will not protect the people, who fear going inside the buildings that still stand.  We have sent cash for basic necessities and will continue to do so as we research and negotiate such shelter as tents.

Please help.  To make your tax-deductible contribution, click on the button below. You may also send a check payable to La Troupe Makandal. Our address is 621 Rutland Rd Apt 4C, Brooklyn NY 11203-1716. Many thanks.

Diabolo, Makandal's man on the ground
Photo by Tequila Minsky



Hope and resilience
Photo by Tequila Minsky