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[Bob Corbett <corbetre@webster.edu>]

From: Emmanuelle Gilles <manugi28@yahoo.fr>

Yes, the word philanthropy exists in very languages and even in Haiti.  What is 
needed is a well structured government that will establish trust in all sectors 
of Haitian society.  What is also needed is a tradition of foundations that 
support philanthropic activities.  Believe it - you don't know me - I have many 
ideas for the country and I see where I can be of help but I have no means - 
the same goes for major Haitians.  If we are referring to rich people in Haiti 
, then we are talking about 5 families - no more.
I also know many ordinary Haitians who have built schools and orphanages and 
have cared for many children from their own means and their communities -  what 
is this called if not philanthropy.  Perhaps we cannot talk about philanthropy 
in the same magnitude as the wealthy people in the States - there is no 
comparison.