Alexis Erkert

A Hard Day’s Labor for $4.76: The Offshore Assembly Industry in Haiti

As we mourn the deaths of the Bangladesh factory collapse, we explore the implications of sweatshop labor as a model for development.

By: Alexis Erkert &; Beverly Bell ,; OtherWorlds

April 28, 2013

Environment & Health

Tropical Storm Isaac’s Destruction Another “Unnatural Disaster” in Haiti

AP reports at least eight deaths from tropical storm Issac in Haiti. Over 30 groups working on Haiti have set up the Under Tents campaign in working to ensure …

By: Alexis Erkert ,; OtherWorldsArePossible

August 29, 2012

Interview

Coming Together for Environmental Restoration in Haiti

In honor of Earth Day, we run an interview with Yves-André Wainright, who discusses ways that poor governance and the role of foreign donors have contributed to the country’s …

By: Alexis Erkert &; Beverly Bell ,; OtherWorlds

May 18, 2012

News

Fighting Fire in Haiti

When police and the landowner commanded Michelène Pierre to vacate her tent on a Sunday afternoon so that they could light it on fire, she responded: "If you want …

By: Alexis Erkert ,; OthersWorldsArePossible

April 1, 2012

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