I’ve been meaning to post about this for a couple of days, but in the meantime, the Etsy shop of Craft Hope for Haiti has had 740 (and counting) sales. So if you haven’t visited their shop, check it out. Handmade goods from all types of people, all proceeds benefit Doctors Without Borders. This shop was created by Craft Hope, a faith-based organization that has been donating handmade goods to those in need for about a year now. You can buy stuff like this kitty from Minori Design.
It’s interesting to see how technology, crafting and fundraising have all converged here. I think this is the first major disaster in which technology has played such a large role in the aftermath. From victims sending text messages from under the rubble, online and text financial contributions, blogs connecting loved ones, and information being spread quickly through social networking sites like Twitter. I’ll admit that technology can complicate our lives, but I’m still thankful for it. We seem to be only limited by physical obstacles in this situation. And I don’t think it’s possible to have too much information (as long as you can sift through it and discern the truth). So we still need brains after all.
It’s so true….amazing what craft, technology and a desire to help can do! Cannot believe that Craft Hope has raised $15000 since Friday!
Remember the blocks we made for the ‘Bushfire Quilt Project’, which were then made up into quilts for those who had lost everything in the fires ? Wish I had the time to co-ordinate something similar here – my heart goes out to those suffering.
Wow, this is just awesome! I agree that technology has really helped raise fast aid for Haiti! I’m so glad to see projects like this one!
And I recently found your blog through a friend and I’ve been enjoying every single post : )