My bags are packed and I am ready to go, this journey that started with an idea is on path to becoming a reality. So many times we look at the news and the reality never impacts us as actually involving real people. So I am out the door to discover what the media only hints at.

10,000 toys for Haiti are 250 toys short of making their goal. Allison Diva is asking that each of you either purchase one gift worth $10, or donate online at 10,000 toys for Haiti.

The charismatic Jean, who acquired a sort of international celebrity status as governor general, will face the daunting task of helping rebuild a Haiti that is still recovering from the January 12 earthquake.

Reports out of Haiti have confirmed that a minimum of 138 people have died due to an outbreak of cholera.

“I think really working on reasons to believe and to hope in humanity’s possibilities is something that inspires me a lot … I believe in the power of ideas. I believe in empowering people. I like people and I love connecting. It’s a communion of ideas, values, ideals, and it’s magic. People crave for that.”

Nearly seven months after a devastating earthquake killed upwards of 250,000 people in Haiti, UN special envoy to Haiti Bill Clinton told Associated Press on Aug. 6 that international donors have yet to make good on their promises of billions of dollars to help the country rebuild.

Singer Wyclef Jean officially announced his candidacy for president of Haiti on CNN’s Larry King Live last night. The Haitian-born musician told anchor Wolf Blitzer he felt as though he had been “drafted” by the youth of Haiti – over 50 per cent of the country is under the age of 21.

Former Fugee Wyclef Jean is expected to announce a run for the Haitian presidency Thursday on Larry King Live.