This is an article I wrote for the International Human Rights Funders Group recently:Applying Human Rights Principles to Disaster Response.

Haitians Live on Solidarity after Hurricane MatthewThe Southern Peninsula of Haiti has been decimated but not destroyed. The strong networks of local leaders and residents will support each other and rebuild, with our solidarity and support.Many of my friends are asking where to give — AGAIN.

Story by Sayari Patel and Liz Schwartz of St. Boniface Haiti Foundation. First posted on Storify. St. Boniface Hospital is located in rural Fond-des-Blancs, Haiti, a remote region in the mountains of Haiti’s southern peninsula, 3-4 hours from Port-au-Prince.

I had the privilege of participating as a panelist on a teleconference organized by the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) regarding issues to consider in responding to the Nepal Earthquake. CDP is raising money for a pooled fund to make grants for mid to long-term reconstruction in Nepal.

New U.S.-Nepal Fund Launched after Model of Successful Haiti Fund at the Boston Foundation Based on the tremendous impact of the Haiti Fund in helping to strengthen Haitian-led initiatives and empowering a cadre of Haitian American leaders to lead a philanthropic response to the Haiti earthquake, the Boston Foundation has launched a U.S.-Nepal Fund following

We have been blessed to have many close Nepali friends. As we grieve with them the loss of their homes and many treasured historic sites, we have joined with the Bhuju family, proprietors of Zumi’s Espresso cafe of Ipswich, MA, in matching gifts for Oxfam’s emergency relief work in Nepal.

With today’s news of the horrific Nepal earthquake I am driven to take immediate action — to make an on-line donation or wire money to friends of friends in the dust-choked streets of Kathmandu and green pinnacles of rural Nepal.

A PARAGUAYAN-HAITIAN PARTNERSHIP FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP & EDUCATION Petionville and Verettes, Haiti January 9 & 10, 2015 At two separate ceremonies attended by dignitaries, educational professionals and donors today and tomorrow, four Haitian high school students from Verrettes and Ile a Vache, Haiti – Widancia Charles, Estevenson Stephen, Minociene Cherestal and James Pierre —

To equip donors to help stop Ebola and its deleterious consequences, New England International Donors (NEID) has launched a Beyond Ebola Fund to second five staff members for 18 months to the Liberian Ministry of Health. NEID also maintains an evolving page of information about the philanthropic and aid response.

November 7, 2014 Karen gave this talk at Harborlight Community Partners in Beverly, MA. Harborlight Community Partners, Inc. is a growing non-profit organization with the capacity and sustainability to provide affordable housing across Southern Essex County.

NEW ENGLAND INTERNATIONAL DONORS 5th ANNIVERSARY DINNER October 8, 2014. As I often tell our five children aged 18-22, “The quality of the choices you make depends on whom you hang out with.” This is just as true in philanthropy.

The St. Boniface Haiti Foundation (SBHF) strives to improve life for the poor of Haiti by facilitating access to quality, affordable health care, educational opportunities and community development programs.

From July 14, 2014 These remarks, edited for this post, were offered to set the context for a philanthropy trip in Haiti hosted by the Haiti Fund at the Boston Foundation on July 14, 2014. The Haiti Fund concentrates on funding grassroots Haitian-led organizations in Haiti and Greater Boston.

Recently Karen Ansara, board member of the Essex County Community Foundation, held an information session with ECCF and The Women’s Fund of Essex County, about the outrage of human trafficking. Read the post below created by Jo Kadlecek, Director of ECCF communications, or you can read it directly on ECCF’s blog.

On June 14th, the Haitian Coalition of Somerville. will host its 11th annual Fundraising Gala from 7-11 pm, at the Holiday Inn at 30 Washington Street in Somerville. The Gala will bring together up to 400 people for an exciting evening of music, dance, a business expo, raffle, auction and investment in our youth.

Boston Public Library hosts programs and exhibitions in May and June that document the arduous journey to the free Republic of Haiti and celebrate more than 200 years of Haitian independence. An exhibition featuring artworks that honor Haitian revolutionary Toussaint Louverture is on display at the Mattapan Branch, located at 1350 Blue Hill Avenue.

PANEL: “I’ll Have What She’s Having!” The Charles Hotel, Cambridge, MAMay 8, 2014Moderator: Lowell Weiss, President, Cascade Philanthropy AdvisorsPresenters: Mario Morino, Morino Institute and Founding Chairman, Venture Philanthropy Partners; and William Campbell, Chair, Campbell Family Foundation and The End Fund Karen’s Prepared Comments (more than were spoken).

Presented to the Partners in Health Board of Trustees (Following photos courtesy of Build Health International)I am here to add the back story to how this magnificent hospital was built, because I have heard about nearly block and pipe that went into it!

The Massachusetts School of Psychology is hosting the 3rd Haitian art exhibition. The Vibrant Streets of Haiti features some 36 artworks from Jacmel artists and New England artists. May 3-June 14, 1 Wells Ave, Newton.

Due to a generous sponsor, all registration fees for the Haiti Funders Conference in Boston on June 5-6 have been waived. In an intimate setting, you will engage in discussions with Haitian government and NGO leaders and enjoy ample unscheduled time for networking and sharing your work.