Haitian Documentary and Dinner Party

Andrea and I will be showing Poto Mitan: Haitian Women, Pillars of the Global Economy and collecting items to send to Haiti.

"Told through compelling lives of five courageous Haitian women workers, Poto Mitan gives the global economy a human face. Each woman’s personal story explains neoliberal globalization, how it is gendered, and how it impacts Haiti: inhumane working/living conditions, violence, poverty, lack of education, and poor health care. While Poto Mitan offers in-depth understanding of Haiti, its focus on women’s subjugation, worker exploitation, poverty, and resistance demonstrates these are global struggles. Finally, through their collective activism, these women demonstrate that despite monumental obstacles in a poor country like Haiti, collective action makes change possible."

We will provide food and drinks, we just ask that you bring an item to donate.

-First Aid Supplies:
ace bandages, gauze pads, bandage & tape, Tylenol; children's tylenol, cold and cough medicine, eye drops, insect repellent, hydrogen peroxide, skin disinfectant spray
-Personal Hygiene Goods:
toothpaste and tooth brushes, soap, deodorant, sanitary napkins, brand new underwear
-Dry Foods and Other Items:
nutritional bars, fruit & nut bars, cereal bars (no canned foods), tea light candles & quality batteries (AA & D)


http://potomitan.net/
http://potomitan.net/downloads/Haiti_Earthquake_Relief_2010.pdf


I'm not friends with some of you on facebook. Here's a link to the event:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=115381021816145&ref=mf

It's Tuesday, April 27 at 7.

We'll give a reminder in class on Monday.