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Who we are Annual Report Employment Procurement FAQs Contact us	HAITI: IN MEMORIAM Haiti Earthquake 12 January 2010 This electronic condolences page is open to all UNV volunteers and staff past and present, to UN colleagues, and to members of the public who wish to express their thoughts and feelings. It complements other condolence books being compiled for those affected by the Haiti earthquake. 00 --------------------------------------------------------- The page has been created as a mark of respect and to honour the lives of current and former UNV volunteers who lost their lives. The disaster killed more than 100,000 Haitians, plus many people working with the United Nations in the country. We deeply mourn them all. It was confirmed on 16 January that among the dead was Nivah Odwori, a Kenyan national working as a UNV volunteer District Coordinator with the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). Emmanuel Rejouis, a Haitian national who had volunteered with UNV in Rwanda, Central Africa, Nigeria, South Africa and East Timor, died along with two of his young daughters. There remain several UN workers still unaccounted for at the time of writing, including two more UNV volunteers. A memorial service was held in Haiti on 28 January for the UN workers who died, and UNV continues to coordinate with other UN agencies on relief and recovery activities in Haiti. Click here for more information on UNV's disaster recovery activities and how to register your profile in the UNV database. The UN's memorial website also remembers those members of the UN family who lost their lives in the earthquake and lists those confirmed dead. Visitors to the site can leave a message in the UN online condolence book (click here) or leave a message on the UNV memorial page here. Please submit your message in the box below and email your photographs to editor@unvolunteers.org. Your messages will appear below. Vous pouvez aussi écrire vos condoléances en français. También puede dejar su dedicatoria en español. Please leave your message here. Name (write “anonymous” if preferred) Email (will not be published) To prevent spamming, please enter the word displayed in the picture above. Click here if you can't read the word. ----------------------------- I know for certain that we never lose the people we love even to death.They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love. Leonard Lengema ----------------------------- I know for certain that we never lose the people we love even to death.They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love. Leonard Lengema ----------------------------- JE PRESENTE ENCORE MES CONDELEANCES A TOUTES LEURS FAMILLES ET A LA FAMILLE UNV. QUE LEURS AMES REPOSE EN PAIX.DIEU BENISSES HAITI. CANDIDAT UNV EN COTE D IVOIRE AKA KOMENAN DORE ----------------------------- We are all saddened by what Haitians are going through and what they will continue to go through for longer spells of time as they put hearts and hands together to come to terms with the loss that is not only theirs but our as well. Emmanuel and Nivah and others are saddly missed by all and though they are not with us anymore, their works are with us. They served Haitians and died with some of them in Haiti field. This will live on. Be encouraged and strengthened in the Lord knowing that this will some day soon end. James Ghahunde ----------------------------- Que les âmes de tous ceux qui ont perdu leurs vies au cours catastrophe naturelle se reposent en paix. Nous ne les oublierons pas à travers leurs services au sein des VNU (par la lecture à l’Internet). Ils resteront toujours dans nos mémoires comme exemple de ceux qui ont donné leur vie pour le bien de l’humanité toute entière. Condoléance également à leurs familles, amis et connaissances et à toute la communauté des VNU et ses aspirantes. REKAMUHINKA Jeanne d'Arc ----------------------------- I want to sincerely express my condolences and prayers to the families of these very deserving and humble peacebuilders. The work we do in this crazy world is humbling and to loose one of us is to loose a part of us, We dearly will miss you guys and I pray that God does indeed strengthen the bereaved families.. We celebrate their lives, especially the women amongst us who have shown all that it is possible to rise and lead and to re-direct our humanity towards a positive path.. George O'Ngoha ----------------------------- I WANT TO USE THIS MEDIUM TO CONDOLE UNV,FAMILIES,PEOPLE AND GOVERNMENT OF HAITI OVER THIS INEVITABLE MAGNITITUDE OF DISASTER.MAY GOD GRANT THEM THE FORTITUDE TO BEAR THE IRREPARABLE LOSS.MAY ALMIGHTY GOD GRANT PEACEFUL REPOSE TO THE VICTIMS OF THE DISASTER. KIND REGARDS, OBIEKWE CHINEDU GERALD POTENTIAL CANDIDATE, UNV ROSTER NUMBER-415702. OBIEKWE CHINEDU GERALD ----------------------------- A tous les disparus au cours de ce desastre en Haiti qu'ils reposent en paix. A chacun que le Seigneur lui meme leur accorde un repos eternel.Plus specialement à nos collegues UNV et UN disparus toutes nos douleurs mais nous savons que vous etes morts pour une cause noble, soyez rassurés,que de votre mort sortira tant de fruits. A vos respectives familles toutes nos condoleances. Komla Ametefe DZAGO ----------------------------- YAKO A TOUTES LES FAMILLES ET A L ONU COMME ON LE DIT DANS NOTRE TRADITION. CANDIDATE A UNV COTE D IVOIRE SORGO MARIE ANDREE ----------------------------- QUE LEURS AMES REPOSE EN PAIX.CONDELEANCES A LEURS FAMILLES ET LA FAMILLE ONU. DIEU BENISSES HAITI SORGO MARIE ANDREE ----------------------------- PAIX DEVELOPPEMENT AMOUR SONT MES SOUHAITS POUR HAITI AKA KOMENAN DORE ----------------------------- mes condeleances à tous LES PARENTS des illustres disparus l ors du seisme de Haiti. DIeu benisses HAITI CANDIDANT UNV COTE D IVOIRE AKA KOMENAN DORE ----------------------------- mes condeleance à tous les famille victime de haite moussa kante ----------------------------- Assogba Augustin Bénin La vie est ainsi faite car Dieu établit un plan de retour pour chaque etre .Vous resterez a jamais dans nos memoires .Courage a vos famille car c'est Dieu qui donne et c'est a lui qu'appartient notre dernier souffle ----------------------------- chaque fois que je visiterai ce site je penserai à ces illustres disparus du seisme à HAITI.PAIX à LEURS AMES.MES CONDELEANCES A LEURS FAMILLES RESPECTIVES ET A L ONU. DIEU BENISSES HAITI PAROLE D UN CANDIDAT UNV AKA KOMENAN DORE ----------------------------- Sharmini Sherrard ----------------------------- I join with so many others in extending my deepest sympathies to the families of these brave Volunteers. Sharmini Sherrard ----------------------------- JE PRESENTE TOUTES MES CONDELEANCES A L ONUCI , AUX FAMILLES DES VICTIMES UNV ET PEUPLE HAITI.QU ILS REPOSENT EN PAIX SORGO MARIE CANDIDATE UNV EN COTE D IVOIRE SORGO MARIE ANDREE ----------------------------- C est avec un pincement au coeur que j envois ce message.Ce qui s est passé à HAITI a bcp touché le monde entier en particulier l'ONU qui a perdu de bravours agents en mission pour aider Haiti à se developper.QUE ces ames aient le repos aupres de DEU.Mes condeleances les plus attristees à leur famille et à l ONU :Que Dieu proteges HAITI. PAROLES D UN CANDIDAT UNV PRET ¨POUR HAITI ET PARTOUT DANS LE MONDE.COTE D IVOIRE AKA KOMENAN DORE ----------------------------- Augustasco2002@yahoo.fr Que leur ame repose en paix et que le tout puissant les accueille dans son royaume.A leur famille courage car il n'est pas facile de perdre un etre qu'on aime. ----------------------------- Il faut dire que le travail abattu par les UNV est a louer.C'est le sens de l'humanisme qui nous anime a cet effet. J'espere que dans un futur proche je vais aussi regagner l'equipe pour le volontariat. ELIUD ARISTOTE GOPINA,MOVCON-MINURCAT-CHAD ELIUD ARISTOTE GOPINA ----------------------------- A tous ceux qui dans la chair sont touchés profondement par cette circonstance tant douleureuse qu'ait connu nos regrétés et leur famille proches respectives,a toute la communauté internationale et toute personne animée de cet esprit de compassion a l'endroit de ces ames perdues acquiesce mon sentiment de douleur et partage mes condoleances les plus attristées. Dans l'esperance de se revoire dans la patrie celeste que ces ames aient le repos eternel auprés de notre Dieu Amen ELIUD ARISTOTE GOPINA ----------------------------- I'm deeply moved by the fact that there are people who risk their lives for the sake of their fellow mankind,and yet they end up loosig their own in the long run. PEACE BE WITH YOU. Livingstone Ochieng Nyaidho ----------------------------- I write to appreciate the great job done by all the UNVs and to grieve with the rest of the UNVs for the loss of the members in Haiti. I am Ugandan living in Uganda with a Bachelor of Management Science Degree and a Diploma in Business Administration of Kyambogo University and I believe that I can be of help to the UNV especially in Haiti. So, how can I help or get on board with you. Thank you so much. Michael Walukagga ----------------------------- love is helping one another in the face of circumstances.it is lending a hand.it does not matter how far your hand can go;what matters is love because love is of God.it must not be convinience for you to help;you must not be comfortable.rather it is sacrifice.may those unv find eternal rest in the Lord. ruby ebiekpe ----------------------------- help in working with people encourage them iknow one day i will helped too nsabiyumva floribert ----------------------------- i want to help nsabiyumva floribert ----------------------------- How else shall we understand this CHARITY which the sages say that it alone opens the gates of paradise?For,no greater LOVE hath a man than that he/she should lay down his/her life for friends.May the souls of Odwori and Rejouis find rest where those who LOVE are in heaven. Emma Ayalogu ----------------------------- IN THE NAME OF JESUS, HAITI I PRAY FOR GOD'S GUIDANCE AND COMFORT DURING THESE DIFFICULT TIMES. MAY HE GUIDE YOU THROUGH YOUR RECOVERY PROCESS AND GIVE YOU STRENGTH TO BARE THE LOSS AND FORGET THIS NIGHTMARE YOU HAVE BEEN. PLEASE,MY FELLOW HAITIAN BROTHERS, TAKE HEART. AND FOR ALL THE VOLUNTEERS, ESPECIALLY NIVAH ODWORI AND EMMANUEL REJOUIS OF U.N.V, MAY YOU CONTINUE TIRELESSLY TO EXTENT A HELPING-HAND TO THESE OUR BROTHERS IN NEED (HAITI). GOD BLESS YOU. NJOUKWE DEBERT ----------------------------- Hi,i'm frome senegal and i apreciate verry well the job for the UNV in the headquarter in Haitie .God bless all the UNV and UN. Sincerly i hope to contribute in the team of UNV . Salam. Sidaty ----------------------------- Giving of one-self is the greatest gift to humanity. Volunteerism is selflessness and sacrifice. To those who lost their lives in service I salute your efforts. Please know that you are our heroes.....and your example will never be forgotten. My prayers are with the families & survivors for a healthy recovery and continued service in Volunteerism. God Bless. Jean Wintz NUNV Guyana, South America. Jean Wintz ----------------------------- i salute with great honor those individuals who lost their lives while carrying out humanitarian activities in Haiti. May their souls rest in peace. There is nothing good in this world like assisting the human kind. Peace be their families. I would wish to volunteer too. there is nothing wrong about it. stanley ombok- nairobi kenya stanley ----------------------------- I salute my UNV colleagues who lost their lives while volunteering for humanity. I remembered my days when there was a heavy aftershock and my hotel was shaking... Fortunately nothing has happened and I survived! I was volunteering to serve survivors of tragic earthquake in 2001 (Gujarat, India). Yes, only UN Volunteers can dedicate their life without thinking to gain but to serve humanity! I pray god to give enough strength to UN Volunteers' families to bare their absence. Dr Mukesh Prajapati, Ex UNV India and Trinidad and Tobago ----------------------------- I am really sorry about the incident. Yes, volunteerism is about all.....including sacrifying ones life......May mercy of God be with all affected........................ We are always on your side....... Belayneh Dessiye NUNV Ethiopia ----------------------------- Lets take a moment of silence to offer a respect to those peace lover who lost their lives in quest for everlasting peace in Haiti...... May their Soul rest in eternity. And may Almighty God strengthen and comfort the families, relatives and friends of the departed in these trying moments ........Amen.Wish Haiti quick rehabilitation. Andrew BOBOYA UNMIS-Sudan ----------------------------- Very much proud of you Emmanuel and Nivah, you have accomplished your mission with great honour and respect, giving your whole life to your fellow human beings, your legacy will never go unnoticed and influence people, I will actually be joining UNV shortly just to honour you and push forwad what you believed into. May Everlasting Peace, Joy & Laughter be yours always. I remain humbled always (Emmanuel Makongoro, Arusha-Tanzania, EA www.greenhopetz.com, emakongoro@yahoo.ca) ----------------------------- I pray for a quick rehabilitation. And its a really big loss of rare lives, everyone in the world should help them in sense of physical, financial and spiritually. A minimum contribution is praying for them... Nadeem, Pakistan ----------------------------- t is really a sad moment for all the Haiti People and all UN Staffs around the world. Let us pray for the people of Haiti and contribute our part for their renaissance. Finally, my condolence has to reach for the People Haiti and UNDP/UNV staffs who lost their life and suffered with difficulties during the disaster. I have served in MINUSTAH in 2005-2006 AS logistic officer in PAK FPU,I would like to volunteer and offer my service and experience to these affected people in Haiti. I believe there are those who need rehabilitation . I will appreciate if there is response to my message. e-mail rai_328@yahoo.com Muhammad Amjid Ali. contact # +92-333-300-2380 Amjid Rai ----------------------------- It is really a sad moment for all the Haiti People and all UN Staffs around the world. Let us pray for the people of Haiti and contribute our part for their renaissance. Finally, my condolence has to reach for the People Haiti and UNDP/UNV staffs who lost their life and suffered with difficulties during the disaster. I have served in MINUSTAH in 2005-2006 AS logistic officer in PAK FPU,I would like to volunteer and offer my service and experience to these affected people in Haiti. I believe there are those who need rehabilitation . I will appreciate if there is response to my message. e-mail rAI_328@yahoo.com Muhammad Amjid Ali. contact # +92-333-300-2380 Amjid Rai ----------------------------- I am very sorry for the Disaster that Happened But I know Everyone is with you people. I will request if anybody who has any information about if a physiotherapist is needed to let me know through the e-mail below. I am a qualified physiotherapist from Kenya and I would like to volunteer and offer my service and experience to these affected people in Haiti. I believe there are those who need rehabilitation but can't get the care because of scarcity of physiotherapists on the ground. I will appreciate if there is response to my message. e-mail lamechfrancis@yahoo.com Lamech ----------------------------- Those events remind us the last events of the nyiragongo volcano errupted in gomatown 8years ago.In memory of that,I beg every body to help from near or far these suffered people as they did for us in 2002.May the almighty protect again the poorest people katembo kalo ----------------------------- Moje iskreno saucesce porodicama volontera stradalih u zemljotresu na Haitiju.Svaki gubitak ljudskog zivota je tezak udarac,a pogotovo boli gubitak ljudi koji su svoj zivot posvetili volontiranju da bi pomogli ljudima u nevolji svih rasa i nacija na cijeloj planeti.Jos jednom,iskreno saucesce porodicama svih postradalih u stravicnom zemljotresu na Haitiju. Mladen Panic ----------------------------- For the heart that you have to help those who are weak,poor,hurting and distorted people, God will surely see those hearts and for all who have been supporting and who are stil supporting the Haiti people. Your labour is not in vain;there is a reward for you! Namale Evelyn NAMALE EVELYN ----------------------------- Dear Nivah We who knew you will miss you; your wise and kindly smile, your sharp wit and humor, your desire to do good and improve yourself...I will not forget you. God keep you in eternal rest and peace Anthony Wanis-St. John ----------------------------- I Pray that almighty God will shower his love and mercy and power as we humans help in every effort to assist the of people of Haiti in the time of pain and needs. We as people of other nations need to see and share a helping hand to our fellow brothers and sisters. i also ask God that he will give each and everyone the power and love in the rehabilitation and recovery programmes. i support other in there asistance for the people of Haiti. God's Love on you all in Haiti Kristopher ----------------------------- I am deeply saddend by the news of the sudden demise of UNV volunteers Nivah Odwori from Kenya and Emmanuel Rejuis and his two daughters from Haiti due to the severe earthquake. My thoughts and prayers are with their bereaved families. May God Almighty take care of them especially at this difficult time of great sorrow and grief. I hope to have the opportunity to assist the Haitian people in the rehabilitation and recovery programmes as much as I can and as soon as I can. anonymous ----------------------------- As a Haitian native I want to volunteer my time and help the UN in Haiti relief. I am looking forward to start working on behalf of my compatriots in Haiti. Sir Austin ----------------------------- The Almighty who sent you there, knew why He did and equally knew what was ahead. So long as God permitted it to happen, so be it. We have to give thanks to Him in every circumstance. May the souls of the departed UNVs and the Haitians rest in perfect peace with our Lord. May the Almighty God comfort the families, relatives and friends of the departed UNVs and the Haitians in these trying moments in thier lives, while the departed souls may recieve mercy from the Almighty God. May their souls REST IN PERFECT PEACE UNV George Lisinge, UNMIS-SUDAN ----------------------------- It is indeed sad to see so many lives lost and the devastation that occurred as a result of the earthquake in Haiti. I thank God everyday for blessing me with life when I wake up, and I know how fortunate I am just to be alive. I urge all those that are living a comfortable life to render your assistance to those in need, and may God steer the way for Haiti and her people. “May the love hidden deep inside your heart find the love waiting in your dreams. May the laughter that you find in your tomorrow wipe away the pain you find in your yesterdays.” Marissa Lowden ----------------------------- I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing away of fellow workmates as i also had been a UNV and I understand the trying moments and challenging situantions UNVs face in their work. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family. Ilaitia Taga, Fiji ----------------------------- hi,i would like to go to haiti as unvolunteers jobs to assist kids and others families in trouble but i dont know how to apply and what to do to be qualified as volunteers member actually i do have a qualification in communication and media studies. my number is 0027 76 309 39 93 i'm ready ton travel for them even today.thanks i will hear from you soon. chancelline lurhakwa ----------------------------- I was deeply affected by the tragedy that struck Haiti. I happened to stay there for six months last November 11,2006 up to May 12, 2007. After seeing the devastated country I wanted to go back and wanted to help but I don't have the capacity to do it right now. I remember I register in unvolunteer.org.last March 2008 and i haven't received any positive feedback. I'm still hoping that they will give me a chance to do the volunteering jobs. To the Haitians people, and other nationalities that lost their lives and to the families that survived may God will comfort each and everyone to enlighten the pains through this difficult time. My heart goes to all the victims. Rosevilla Manon-og ----------------------------- What happened to Haiti was beyond anyone can think of, my deepest condolences to those who lost their lives and families on the distorting earth quake. Ermias Teffera ----------------------------- For those who lost there beloved one’s I pray that god will give them comfort and they will stand and built Haiti again. ketema dilebo Unv Ethopia ----------------------------- R.I.P biniyam siraj ----------------------------- It is really a sad moment for all the Haiti People and all UN Staffs around the world. Let us pray for the people of Haiti and contribute our part for their renaissance. Finally, my condolence has to reach for the People Haiti and UNDP/UNV staffs who lost their life and suffered with difficulties during the disaster. Meshesha ----------------------------- It is a very sad and shocking event. May the Almighty Lord give a peaceful rest for the souls of those who died and may He comfort, console and give the strength to their families. Ruth Tekeba ----------------------------- Voluntarism goes up-to life sacrifice. And you, the Haiti victims has proved your commitment to change our world by giving your life. let your soul remain in peace! SOLOMON Keffa ----------------------------- I offer heartfelt concern to all individuals, families and our friends who have lost their lives. I pray healthy life for the victims of this devastated calamity. Ratna Verma ----------------------------- It's really a sad moment for all of us having lost Nivah Odwori, Emmanuel Rejouis and his two young daughters and several unaccounted UN colleagues. Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel. May God help the bereaved family members during this difficult time. I would also like to appeal everyone to help the Haitian people; an incredible amount of money will be needed to address the crisis. Everyone should donate even if it’s not a lot! Every little helps! Anurag Gupta ----------------------------- Appearing as a sign of the end of the World, the terrible Earthquake that has hit people in Haiti in particular has also hit all the world in general, that why Mr. René Kyalimba Schadaray, say that it could be ungrateful for UNMIT Aviation Section and for all Congolese to remain silent in such unconscient and terrible untimely demise & disparition of our colleagues, brothers and Sisters in Christ died prematurely by the Earthquake without presenting our sincere and deepest Condolences to their relatives ,families and companies for this big loss that will never be compensated. Worldwide, we pray that Almighty God gives them Eternal Peace that surpasses human being understanding and let their souls rest in peace near Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Moreover this, we pray also for all the UNVs remaining in action and still in life by God grace in Haiti , to have courage and continue to serve the world as volunteers in all aspect despite... in Teamwork and with all their professionalism as usual. Prayers-Thanks and Blessing on line. “ reneschadaray999@yahoo.fr René Schadaray Kyalimba ----------------------------- PLease let me know how can I be consider or register me to be a voluntier in different programms that Unicef is involved. My name is Maria and I am a nutricionist. I just want to help others without any other intention, just help people. maria servanda ----------------------------- Hi, my name is lorking, alcide. Im a surgical technologist, and I would like to help my beloved people in Haiti. You can contact me through my email adress listed above. Thank you... Lorking Alcide ----------------------------- Wishing them immemorable. Phanindra ----------------------------- LET ALL PRAY FOR THE PEOPLE OF HAITI SO THAT THE GOOD LORD WILL HEAL THEIR BODY,SOUL AND SPIRIT AS A RESULT OF THE DEVASTITATED EARTH QUAKE.AMEN FREDERICK ADUSAH ----------------------------- l'imprévisible a été trop dur et choquant pour nos frères d'Haïti et ceux de nôtres qui ont choisis d'œuvrer pour le développement de cette nation.Mais cette table rase n'effacera jamais la détermination de tout un peuple et ceux des agents des Nations Unies, à survivre dignement et permettre à la vie d'éclore à nouveau en Haïti.Rien n'est impossible à celui qui croit en Jésus-Christ. NDULU MILENDE ----------------------------- MAY THE ALMIGHTY GOD GRANT ALL OUR DEPARTED COLLEAGUES AND FRIENDS WHO DIED SERVING HUMANITY A RESTING PLACE IN HIS BOSSOM IN JESUS DEAR NAME-AND THE BEREAVED FAMILIES THE FORTITUDE TO BEAR THESE MONUMENTAL LOSES. DIEN GODWIN ----------------------------- It's truly a sad moment for Haiti people as well as whole UN. I deeply sympathise with those who are affected by this disaster earthquake or have lost their dear ones. Vijay Kumar Thapa ----------------------------- I learned about this horrendous occurrence on the BBC. My thoughts went directly to the many UNV colleagues who had accepted to serve in and help the Haitian people on their way to recovery. In view of the fact that everything comes from GOD, we pray that firstly the bereaved family members should bear this great loss with courage and serenity; and secondly that this GOD ALMIGHTY should grant the departed eternal rest in HIS heavenly Kingdom. We also pray that the UNV Volunteers who survived should have the courage to continue their work while counting only on GOD's protection. AMEN. 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