Mid-week at the EGU conference, and we’ve finally got all three GfGD reps in the same place at the same time for a photo! Another busy day, and we’ve picked out a few examples of the latest research being presented at EGU: c The Link Between Rainfall and Cholera in Haiti Prior to the devastating earthquake in 2010, cholera had never been reported on the small island of Haiti. The outbr ...[Read More]
Thinking Development: An Academic Partnership Between London and Haiti.
The Sisters of St Joseph provided education for a large number of young girls in Haiti, but their school was destroyed in the 2010 earthquake. It is vital that it is rebuilt. The sisters have many years of teaching experience, but no experience in construction. At University College London (UCL) there is plenty of expertise in engineering, hazards and project management, but no source of funding. ...[Read More]