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On behalf of all PSI affiliates, we send our heartfelt condolences to the people of Haiti after the massive earthquake that hit that country on Tuesday 12th January, and offer our solidarity in the aftermath of this tragic event. PSI members are asked to support our affiliate sisters and brothers in Haiti in the rebuilding of their union and country, through contributions to the PSI Aid Fund. The Wisconsin Federation of Nurses & Health Professionals has led the way with a generous $10,000 US donation. Other affiliate members from around the world are also volunteering to travel to Haiti to assist in person.

PSI recently welcomed its first member from Haiti, the Confédération des Travailleurs et Travailleuses des Secteurs Public et Privé (Confederation of Public and Private Sector Workers), representing over 6,500 members. PSI has interviewed Dukens Raphael, secretary general of CTSP, who has recently confirmed that over 300 union members were killed and that the union’s office has been destroyed (see below). PSI’s Subregional Office in Barbados, together with the PSI Head Office in France, is working closely with our Haitian affiliate to determine how we can directly help rehabilitation and reconstruction.

Photographer Natasha Fillion went to Haiti in February and took photographs of PSI affiliates and the remains of the union office in Port-au-Prince. You can see the photos in our Haiti photo gallery.

Please send your financial contribution to the PSI Aid Fund:

Account No. 298 630 31 06 90-0 or IBAN CH72 0844 0298 6303 1069 0
Banque Coop
CP 3828
CH-1211 Geneva 3
Switzerland
Swift code: COOPCHBB

Important: Please make sure there is a reference to "PSI Aid fund" in the text of all bank transfers.
Please also inform PSI at psiaidfund@world-psi.org when making a transfer.
Further enquiries can be addressed to Marie-Odile Reymond Tel +33 (0)4 5040 6464 or email marie-odile.reymond@world-psi.org

Quality public services must be the foundation for Haiti's recovery

Establishing and delivering quality public services in Haiti must be made a top priority in the rebuilding of this country, says Public Services International. PSI is a global union federation representing over 20 million working people, including members in Haiti and the region.

Say NO to Violence against Women in Haiti

UNIFEM is working to raise 2 million USD to provide urgently needed services for the protection of women and their families. In particular, UNIFEM seeks to rebuild women’s shelters and expand the provision of emergency services for women.

PSI interview with Dukens Raphael in Haiti

On 25th January, 13 days after the huge earthquake that hit Haiti, Caroline Taleb, PSI Communications, interviewed Mr. Dukens Raphael, Secretary General of the PSI affiliate in Haiti, the Confédération des Travailleurs et Travailleuses des Secteurs Public et Privé – CTSP (Confederation of Public and Private Sector Workers).

PSI affiliates around the world are generously donating to the PSI Aid Fund. Remember to confirm your donations by email to psiaidfund@world-psi.org.

PSI Japan Council has donated ¥ 1 million (€ 8 055)

JICHIRO, Japan has donated ¥ 1 million (€ 8 055)

Wisconsin Federation of Nurses & Health Professionals has donated US$ 10,000 (€ 7 365)

Jamaica Civil Service Association has donated US$ 1000 (€ 737)

Bermuda Public Services Union has donated US$ 500 (€ 368)

American Federation of teachers has donated US$ 10,000 (€ 7 365)

CPSU SPSF group, Australia, has donated A$ 20,000 (€ 13 120)

NSW Nurses Association, Australia, has donated A$ 6500 (€ 4 263)

Some other affiliates have made donations directly to national solidarity efforts or NGOs.