Mar 9th, 2010 · UNICEF estimates that more than 20,000 children lost their parents in the Jan. 12 quake and its aftermath. Relatives or neighbors are caring for many of these children. Others, such as a group of boys in a Port-au-Prince park, are fending for themselves.
Mar 8th, 2010 · Hours of live domestic coverage of Taliban attacks and their aftermath is a new trend in Afghan journalism. But last week, officials announced they were banning any future live coverage of attacks in Kabul. While an agreement has been reached to modify that policy, it's unclear what will happen to journalists who refuse to follow the new guidelines.
Mar 1st, 2010 · Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has called the magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck that country on Saturday “an emergency unparalleled in the history of Chile.” In addition to dealing with the rising death toll, Chile is grappling with keeping order amid reports of looting. Guest host Lynn Neary speaks with reporter Annie Murphy, who is covering the aftermath from the port city of Talcahuano, scene of some of the worst damage.
Feb 28th, 2010 · The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii has lifted its alert throughout the Pacific. The alert was issued to 53 countries, after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile early Saturday morning. Host Liane Hansen updates the latest on the aftermath of the Chilean earthquake and tsunami.
Feb 1st, 2010 · Several high profile celebrities have offered their voices and their dollars following the devastating earthquake in Haiti. But there are countless others — ordinary folks — who have stepped up, donating their time and innovative ideas to raise money and awareness. Haiti natives Yves Louis-Jacques, a marketing and brand strategist living in New York; Miami-based Cassandra Theramene, founder of the philanthropic group Essence of a Haitian Woman, and college student Roberte Exantus, president of the Haitian Student Association at Howard University in Washington, D.C, share stories of loss, hope and devotion to their country in the aftermath of the tragedy.
Jan 31st, 2010 · In the coming months hundreds upon hundreds of mental health professionals will flood Haiti, eager to tend to the psychologically wounded victims of the earthquake. But the role of a mental health professional in the aftermath of a major disaster like Haiti's isn't always well-defined.
Jan 25th, 2010 · NPR's Jason Beaubien has been covering the aftermath of the massive earthquake that decimated Haiti on Jan. 12. He says corpses are so common both on the street and oozing out of the wreckage, that it's the living who haunt him. For the country to be reborn, and to avoid becoming a wasteland kept alive on international aid, he says the living need to heal — and dream of a new future.
Jan 23rd, 2010 · In the aftermath of natural disasters, first responders are partnering with software developers and other tech experts to help in humanitarian efforts. Guest host Audie Cornish speaks to NPR's social media manager Andy Carvin about hacking events called "Crisis Camps," taking place in Washington, D.C., and other cities Saturday.