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  • From: Rhonda <rk.baird@yahoo.com>
  • To: permaculture <permaculture@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Cc: Ann Kreilkamp <arkcrone@gmail.com>
  • Subject: [permaculture] Fw: leiderman-baird: permaculture response teams, thank you
  • Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:58:24 -0800 (PST)

In May 2009, I spoke with Stuart Leiderman about a potential USAID funded
project (Lakou-Permaculture) that would work regionally, over the long term
getting permaculture throughout the country. (I know, USAID). I wrote Stuart
this morning and his response is below (and in the attachments). He asks many
of the same questions Bob Waldrop posed in his message to the list.

I would be willing to help coordinate from here. I imagine that two or three
teams might be able to connect with Stuart at the regional sites he has
identified--and to work with response. Memorandums of Understanding between
Pc groups and the Haitian non-profit that Leiderman coordinates with could
solve many of the 'invisible structure' logistics. Since Leiderman works with
ecological refugees in Haiti and other countries, I believe he has the
experience and insight to be a very good contact.

I offer up his response in hopes we can connect move the discussion into
fruitful action.

If I can answer questions or help coordinate, I would be happy to do so.

best,

Rhonda

Permaculture Designer & Teacher
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--- On Fri, 1/15/10, leiderman@mindspring.com <leiderman@mindspring.com>
wrote:

From: leiderman@mindspring.com <leiderman@mindspring.com>
Subject: leiderman-baird: permaculture response teams, thank you
To: "Rhonda Baird Permaculture for Haiti" <river_bird_1@yahoo.com>
Date: Friday, January 15, 2010, 8:40 AM


dear Rhonda:

good morning and I'm really glad to hear from you.  we are in Haiti at the
moment; we came earlier for a different reason are are now unable to leave,
or so it seems.  that's another story.

there is a crying need for all who can lend a hand, but they must be tightly
formed in teams and comprehensively coordinated with people and locations
here.  we are trying to lend a hand with that.  here is a template you can
use, and I will immediately forward your message to others.

USAID has not yet responded to the Lakou-Permaculture project, although the
first several hundred acres in Colora/Beladere near the border may be able to
serve as a sanctuary right now for many environmental refugees from the
earthquake.  this will be a test of the quality of the Lakou-Permaculture
concept.  in addition, I am receiving mail about the desire to preparing
other locations for major resettlement from some of the major cities. 
permaculture methods, training and immediate preparation of land for crops,
water, etc. are critical.

please stay in touch.  where are you now?  a permaculture response
coordination person like you would be wonderful.  see if you can use the
attached template.  circulate as widely as you desire.  contributions to
HRDF's Florida office are tax-deductible.

'best,

Stuart

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>From: Rhonda <river_bird_1@yahoo.com>
>Sent: Jan 15, 2010 7:47 AM
>To: leiderman@mindspring.com
>Subject: Haiti and Permaculture
>
>Hi Stewart Leiderman,
>
>I know that you are overwhelmed with Haitian projects and needs right now. I
>am wondering if any USAID money was put toward your original idea of
>teaching permaculture in regional courses. If you are working with other
>teachers, etc. . . .
>
>Also, there are a number of permaculture designers and practitioners that
>are willing to do relief work and long-term work there. I would be happy to
>try and coordinate. Of course, being self-reliant, they are suggesting some
>organizations and kinds of help themselves.
>
>Let me know if I can help.
>
>
>
>Rhonda Baird
> 
>  Permaculture Designer & Teacher
>Editorial Services
>Fiber Arts






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