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Stories from the field

Past Field Diaries

Chiran Livera Field Diary

ChiranChiran Livera is a Program Officer for the International Emergency Response team at the Canadian Red Cross. A Simon Fraser University alum, he is trained in humanitarian relief management in complex emergencies and also has a facilitation background in international humanitarian law, armed conflict and active global citizenship. Chiran joined the Canadian Red Cross as a youth volunteer in 2004 and he will be in Haiti for three months to assist with shelter assessment initiatives and distribution of relief items.

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May 20, 2010
Leaving Haiti a better place

April 9, 2010
Chiran in Haiti: An Interview with a Delegate

April 9, 2010
Reaching into the furthest areas of Haiti

March 3, 2010
Shelter needs - looking and planning ahead

February 22, 2010
Hearts that define the Red Cross

February 12, 2010
Haiti Diary: Joining the team in Jacmel

February 9, 2010
Haiti Diary: The world is here

February 8, 2010
Haiti Diary: Departing

 

Cheryl Kelly Field Diary

CherylCheryl Kelly is currently serving as the Human Resources Advisor for the Canadian Red Cross' Overseas Personnel Department. She will be working in Haiti to help set up the personnel component of the Canadian Red Cross operation. Cheryl will interview and hire local staff, welcome and help brief staff from Canada and implement human resources policies and procedures.

March 29, 2010
Energy and Excitement

March 19, 2010
My first impressions - simple moments and shocking reality

March 10, 2010
There's a first time for everything


Nathalie Angibeau Field Diary

Nathalie AngibeauNathalie Angibeau is the visits coordinator for the Canadian Red Cross in Haiti. She brings a wealth of experience from her time as a political advisor for the Government of Quebec and as a public relation coordinator in the private sector. Nathalie has volunteer experience with several community organizations, including the Youth Haitian Chamber of Commerce in Montreal. Nathalie has visited Haiti on several occasions, including as an International Election Observer in 2006. She is currently working in Haiti for six months where she plans official visits to the field for the Canadian Red Cross delegation.

June 17, 2010
January 12th changed my life