Summer Trip to Haiti:  From July 7th to August 7th, 2010

Dear friends and supporters,

My name is Wadner Pierre. I am a photojournalist and activist from
Gonaives, Haiti.

For five years, you have generously supported my work for Haiti both
within Haitis borders and outside of her borders with your prayers, words
of support, and generous donations.  As a mere freelance photojournalist
for these five years, I now hope to continue this work and more.

However, without your encouragement, financial support, and advice, my
work would not have reached such a wide audience, more importantly, my
peoples voice might not have been heard in different parts of the world.
I am so grateful for everything you have done to help me get this job done
in a more perfect way. I thank you for your commitment in continuing to be
part of Haitis endless struggle for social justice and equality.

I have joined many people around the world who are committed to work for
real democracy, social justice, and equality in Haiti. Together with my
colleagues and journalists, Jeb Sprague and Joe Emersberger, we founded
www.haitianalsyis.com, a website dedicated to provide news from the voices
of Haiti.  This website has allowed young English-speaking journalists in
Haiti like me to give a voice to our communities. In addition to that
website, I started a blog so individuals may also read and comment on
issues affecting communities:


During this one-month trip  plan to reach as many communities as I can
whether farmers, grassroots organizations/or  human rights groups etc.

Haiti: Work Plan Summer 2011

1. Investigate and write about social justice works in the aftermath of
Jan. 12 post-earthquake.

2. Visit three geographic regions in northern and southern Haiti.  My
hometown, Gonaives, is one of my priorities and a special article will be
featured about the recovery of this city from the two major hurricanes in
2004 and 2008.

3. Write a daily post on the blog about the communities and people I visit.

4. Write five major articles based on social justice, human rights, and
NGOs and Haitian governments activities almost a year and-half after the
earthquake. These articles will be published on Haitianalysis, InterPress
Service and on my blog.

To achieve these goals, your help is crucial. Below are the anticipated
expenses that you may assist with in whatever small or large donation you
can to help make this trip possible.  The total estimated cost for my trip
is $3900.

How funds will be used:

1. A roundtrip tickets can cost between $800 to $900 after taxes from New
Orleans to Port-au-Prince.

2. A video camera (price vary between $300 to $ 500 for the video camera,
but you can donate if you have one).

3. Expenses relating to in-country transportation and communication-
approximatley $2500.Any donated skymiles or a used video recorder will
also be appreciated and may be mailed to me directly at:  7500 Dominican
Street, New Orleans, LA 70118.

I thank you for the continuous and extraordinary support you have given to
me and other independent  journalists.  I remain very grateful for all you
do.

May the Almighty God continue to comfort and send his Holy Spirit upon all
those who suffer in the world.

Sincerely
Wadner Pierre
Email: nwanpi@gmail.com (You can use this email to send your donation via
Paypal)