Buzz Writer

By Timmy Vic

 The earthquake that decimated Haiti early this year was only the first of several disastrous quakes. Earthquakes have also ravaged Chile and China in the past few months.

If you want to know how you can aid the Haitian, Chilean and Chinese recovery efforts, this list is for you.

Learn about the various NGOs, charitable organizations and volunteer groups helping around the world and how you can join them.

Chile Volunteer Resources

Family Care Foundation

www.familycare.org

The Family Care Foundation has partnered with FEDES, a Chilean project that focuses on education and development in Santiago, Chile. As project partners Family Care Foundation and FEDES traveled to the region of Maule and have continued relief efforts in response to the Chile earthquake.

Heart to Heart

www.hearttoheart.org

Heart to Heart is looking for medical professionals such as licensed physicians and nurses who are interested in volunteering to be first responders in Chile. This organization offers a variety of volunteer avenues both in the United States and abroad. To get started, fill out their on-line form, and select how often you want to volunteer and your availability.

Kinship Circle Animal Disaster Aid Network

www.kinshipcircle.org

Kinship Circle Animal Disaster Aid Network is comprised of trained responders in both the U.S. and Canada. Animal Advocacy volunteers works to research disaster aid, fund-raising and publicity among other things. Animal Disaster Aid is currently working with Socorro Animal Chile to send teams and conduct animal rescue in response to the Chilean earthquake.

Operation USA is sending medical aid to Chile and asking for bulk corporate donations of health care materials, which it will ship to the region from its base in the Port of Los Angeles.

Pan American Health Organization/ World Health Organization

new.paho.org

The Pan American Health Organization is coordinating health care efforts in Chile. The organization is fighting against outbreaks of influenza and other acute respiratory diseases in Chile because of poor sanitation conditions.

Operation USA

www.opusa.org

Salvation Army

www.salvationarmy.org

The Salvation Army is providing vital assistance to coastal communities damaged by tsunamis. Salvation Army officers and volunteers have been working in these coastal communities to provide food, water and clothes, helping to clear and clean properties that are still standing. They are also seeking funding to replace lost boats.

The Center for International Disaster Information

www.cidi.org

With suggestions from how to get involved through fund-raising, to volunteering abroad, the CIDI provides helpful guidelines for disaster relief volunteering. Americans are asked to donate cash as an alternative to in-kind donations such as clothing and canned goods.

PeterGreenberg.com is a constantly updated source for the latest in travel news, analysis and information led by travel guru Peter Greenberg. For more information, please visit www.PeterGreenberg.com.

Black Greek Life- News and Views

By e3thosnews

 Sororities and fraternities have been an important part of the American lifestyle since a long time now. BGLOs came into existence in the eighteenth century. The Phi Beta Kappa Society, founded on 5 December 1776, at theCollege of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, is generally recognized to be the first Greek-letter student society. African-American life was never the same with the inception of these fraternities and sororities. These were initiated as mutual help groups, where help with scholarships, educational matters, social matters was extended to the members. Urban Lifestyle was changing and news relating to the BGLOs was developing with every passing second. These sororities and fraternities became a part n parcel of the American life.

In the beginning Black Greek Letter Organizations were created to provide brotherhood/sisterhood for African-Americans attending college. They were not welcome in the other established Greek Letter Societies so they created their own. Based on the concept of brotherhood/sisterhood and mutual benefits, these groups gained popularity. These Organizations ask for lifelong commitment and promised unfaltering support in return. Though often misted with controversies, these Organizations remain to be popular till date. Leading the pack are the nine historical national fraternities and sororities- Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Delta Sigma Theta, Phi Beta Sigma, Zeta Phi Beta, Sigma Gamma Rho and Iota Phi Theta.

Over the time there have been questions that why do Black Fraternities & Sororities employ Greek letters, instead of an African based alphabet? The answer lies in the following. The origin of Greek letters can be traced back to the first fraternity Phi Beta Kappa. It is important to understand that the Greek writing system and philosophies has connections to Africa, particularly Egypt. Allegedly, the Greeks went to Africa and stole the writings, philosophies, and lifestyles of the Egyptians. Although each organization does employ Greek letters the objective of the fraternity was founded with the use of Greek letters. In keeping with the tradition that constitutes the reasons why Greek alphabets are used in place of African ones. But each particular organization employs some type of reference to Africa within the organization. To become Greek you should know the history that not only did the Greeks study in Egypt, but Jesus & Moses did as well. Also you should understand the concept of Phonetics and its creators the Phoenicians.

Now in the age of the Web, the Black Greek Life is no exception to the grasp of the internet. There are sites streaming online news videos of breaking news. News videos on latest breaking news are now easily accessible on a number of sites. Black Videos, African American News and videos on Urban Opinion are in abundance on the net. You can have access to your sorority or fraternity in particular or the general affairs in the BGLOs. There is news, discussions, commentaries, documentaries etc. Stay updated on Black Videos, News, Photos, black music, Black Gossip and more. View the latest and the trendiest videos of your choice.

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