Trent University :: Haiti Crisis Updates

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January 14, 2010 - Trent’s Response to the Crisis in Haiti - Update #1

January 19, 2010 - Trent Students Help Package More than 14,200 Meals for Victims of Earthquake in Haiti

UPDATE #3 – March 4, 2010

Trent Student Activities Support Victims of Haiti Earthquake

Many Trent organizations have been moved to action in the face of the humanitarian disaster that faces Haiti. Response to the great immediate need has been strong, and clearly there will be need for ongoing support and redevelopment.

This webpage will provide announcements and updates on efforts at the University to allow the Trent community to join in addressing the crisis. If you would like to add information about your group’s activities, please e-mail information to michaelallcott@trentu.ca and mburns@trentu.ca.

Our sincere gratitude goes to the many people in the Trent community who have wisely made generous donations on-line to a registered charity such as Save the Children, the Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders, WorldVision, WUSC, etc. The Government of Canada will match many such donations dollar-for-dollar up to a total of $50 million. Monetary contributions allow non-governmental organizations to purchase goods in Haiti and regionally, saving valuable time and transportation costs while also helping local economic development.

Trent University student groups and organizations are coming together in support of the victims of the earthquake in Haiti, reaching out to provide many opportunities to learn more about the situation of Haiti, and to have opportunities to donate.

Upcoming events and initiatives include:

Trent University Students Organize Fundraising Dinner for Haiti

Community Invited to Attend “A Taste of Haiti” March 18

On Thursday, March 18 at 5 p.m. in the Great Hall of Champlain College, the Trent Central Students Association (TCSA) and Aramark, are proudly presenting the biggest Haiti fundraiser at Trent University - a Haitian cuisine buffet featuring fascinating guest speakers.

Tickets for the fundraising dinner are on sale now. Only 240 tickets for the event will be sold. The minimum donation for a ticket is $17. To purchase a ticket, contact the Trent Central Students Association office at (705) 748-1000 or the Trent International Program at (705) 748-1314.

The menu includes: grilled flat breads; Haitian potato salad; picklese - pickled vegetable salad; mixed greens with a mango vinaigrette; diriet - rice and red beans; corn fritters; boulette - meatballs in a herb sauce; Haitian patties; beyen - fried bananas; and fresh fruit platters. All food is being donated by Aramark.

All the money raised from the event will be donated to Haiti relief efforts through World University Service of Canada (WUSC) for educational funding as well as through Habitat for Haiti for capacity building.

Past Events and initiatives have included:

Week of January 19, Otonabee College	Bake Sale The Trent Japanese Association held a bake sale the week of 19 January in Otonabee College. The group raised more than $402 to benefit the Red Cross.
January 20 – January 29 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bata Library (in front of Tim Horton’s)	Coin, Food and Clothing Drive Donate your spare change, canned food or gently used clothes Organized by TISA, TACSU and TUKA
January 24 – January 29 Campus-wide	Colleges Connect Cultures Week Each College will compete to see who can raise the most money for Haiti relief efforts
Wednesday, January 27 9:30 p.m.	Open Mic The Spill Organized by the Trent Caribbean African Students’ Union (TACSU); donations to be collected for WUSC
Ongoing	Trent Business Students’ Association (TBSA) drive among Business students benefiting the Red Cross
Monday, March 1, 2010	Trent International Charity Club (T.I.C.C.) has decided to fund Friends of Ile a Vache Haiti. Before the earthquake, the Ontario-based Friends of Ile a Vache Haiti was working to improve access to potable water as well as to establish a fish farm on the Haitian island of Ile a Vache. For now, their focus has shifted to collecting and delivering medical supplies, clothing, first aid kits, fishing supplies, and money. TICC will be collecting donations in the TCSA office until the end of February; it is aiming at raising $5 000. All supplies donated will be shipped to Haiti by Friends of Ile a Vache Haiti by March 1st, 2010.
Thursday, January 28 7p.m. Champlain College Council Chambers	World Affairs Colloquium – Human Rights in Haiti Co-facilitated by Professor Haroon Akram- Lodhi, International Development Studies, and Anthony Anirud, Human Rights Advisor and Educator
Wednesday, February 10	Fundraising Event for Haiti at The Seasoned Spoon in partnership with the TCSA, TISA & TACSU 11 am - 3 pm: Coffeehouse with spoken word and musical presentations Between 5 - 8pm: Food served by donation There will be an auction and raffle Contact: Julie Cosgrove, Coordinator Kawartha World Issues Centre Phone: 705-748-1680 Email: kwic@trentu.ca Website & Community Calendar: www.kwic.info
Friday, February 26	TACSU Formal All profits generated will be donated to WUSC in support of relief efforts in Haiti
Friday, March 5, 2010	TRENT HELPS HAITI - Concert in the Great Hall ALL PROFITS from this event will be donated to the Canadian Red Cross Haiti Relief Campaign.