Carma Foundation Updates

Wyclef Jean's mom and younger sister Melky Jean, founder  of Carma Foundation partnered with Yéle Haiti last week in Haiti. Yéle Haiti and the Carma Foundation teamed up with Crocs to distribute shoes to the Haitian people. 

In her words:

When the first opportunity was presented to me to fly into Haiti after the earthquake, I succumbed to fear and self-doubt.  After all, I wasn't a doctor, nurse, paramedic, or even clergy, simply a wife and mother and humanitarian who had been to Haiti 7 times in the past 3 years.   Other than a strong working knowledge of the French language, and a degree of comfort in and around Haiti, I didn't think I had much to offer as a first responder.  I was glued to the TV in Paris,  where oddly enough I had arrived 2 days prior to the quake. 

 New York, NY, April 6th2010-  The Eighth Annual DRUMS ALONG THE HUDSON®: A NATIVE AMERICAN FESTIVAL  will take place on Sunday, May 23rd, 2010 in Upper Manhattan’s Inwood Hill Park from 11:00 am until 6:00 pm, rain or shine. This event, which is FREE to the public, is presented by Lotus Music & Dance in collaboration with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, sponsored in part by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, WABC-TV, JPMorgan Chase and Councilman Robert Jackson. Sandra Bookman,

When a series of powerful earthquakes devastated the Haitian capital of Port Au Prince on January 12, 2010, the whole world responded with financial and humanitarian support. But now that the dust has settled and the initial shock has worn off, the painful truth is that Haiti’s problems are greater than ever. To rebuild a city that lies in ruins will require a serious commitment that lasts long after the news cameras pack up and go home. Rebuilding will require both inspiration and dedication. That’s what the song “Count On Me” is all about.

Carma Cares

The Carma Foundation has become a leading voice in the media since the tragic earthquake hit Haiti On January 12, 2010.  Carma founder Melky Jean has been interviewed on CNN, MSNBC, Fox, MTV, BET and countless radio and television shows.  We are actively bringing awareness to the plight of the Haitian people and encouraging the international community to do its part in helping to heal and rebuild Haiti.