BELLADERE, Haiti – No one knew her name. No one knew her age. But everyone knew why she was there.

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BELLADERE, Haiti – In the pediatric ward of Belladere Hospital, IV stands line the room like lampposts, each one standing guard next to white-barred cribs where infants lay listlessly and parents stand quietly beside.

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YAO JIN, China - On May 12, 2008, the village of Yao Jin was completely destroyed by the 7.9-magnitude Sichuan earthquake that struck central China. Buildings crumbled, tens of thousands were killed and millions left homeless. Six Yao Jin villagers died and the survivors endured a living nightmare, losing their homes, their possessions and their main source of income - their farm animals.  For the shocked villagers of Yao Jin, the future seemed bleak. Read the rest of this entry »

Beijing, China - Yesterday we unveiled a dramatic photo exhibit - near Beijing’s Tiananmen Square - depicting the recovery of Yao Jin village following the Great Sichuan Quake. The event is part of the 1-year anniversary celebration recognizing the incredible courage of Yao Jin’s villagers and their journey of recovery over the last 12 months. It was a huge success among government dignitaries, a U.S. embassy delegate and around corporate sponsors of OB China including Nokia, UPS and the International School of Beijing. Read the rest of this entry »

Italy - As I approached the rubble of a 700-year-old church in Villa Sant’Angelo, Italy, a small, historic village that was devastated by the April 5 quake, I noticed that time had stopped. According to the local mayor, the quake struck at 3:32 a.m., however the clock continued ticking for nearly 15 minutes after the quake. Minutes later, the church bells began to ring as if nothing had happened. Read the rest of this entry »

We were headed to the village of Onna, which had sustained massive destruction during the 6.3-magnitude earthquake. Out of a population of around 310 residents, as many as 38 were killed. Read the rest of this entry »

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the village the people were stirring, building their houses.

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