Connecting Goodness
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Gonaïves

8 pieces

Simple: Whatever Faith Tradition, It’s All About Kindness

Jim Luce · October 15, 2019

Tawang, India. Since 2000, we have been operating charities Raising, Supporting, and soon Educating Young Global Leaders. From every corner of the world and from every fa…

With Wonderful Tibetan Orphans, Reflecting on How I Got Here

Jim Luce · October 7, 2019

Tawang, India. Twenty-five years ago, I stumbled upon a ten-month old infant in Indonesia who would change the direction of my life: my son, Mathew James Tendean Luce. Wi…

First Orphans International Child Passes Away; Organization In Mourning

Jim Luce · May 03, 2016

New York, N.Y. The following was released to the boards and staffs of Orphans International Worldwide April 18 by Jim Luce, Founder & Director of Orphans International Wo…

New York Times Essay: First One Orphan, Then Many More

Jim Luce · May 03, 2016

New York, N.Y. The United States has plenty of affluent do-gooders who are taken with the idea that with their experience and creativity they could harness expertise and…

Haiti History & Politics Seen Through Amazing Film of One Big Band

Jim Luce · April 29, 2011

When the Drum is Beating is a film depicting Haiti’s rich musical culture and its legendary and beloved band, Orchestre Septentrional . Through its sweeping historical na…

Film Shown at U.N. Donor Conference on Collapse of Haiti's Presidential Palace

Jim Luce · April 18, 2010

Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The film "Thirty-Five Long Seconds: Haiti's Deadly Earthquake" was screened recently as part of the recent Donor's Conference at the United Nations…

The Dichotomy of Haiti: Hell Meets, well, Heaven

The Editors · November 8, 2010

New York, NY. The images from Haiti before the earthquake were dismal. 'Poorest in the Western Hemisphere,' we heard again and again. Post-quake reporting has seemed to f…

Essay: Busy Lives Crossing in Busy Airports - Dr. Jean Pape

Jim Luce · September 18, 2009

Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Dr. Jean Pape is known internationally for his skill and knowledge regarding HIV disease in Haiti, and also his know-how in distributing antiretrov…