Haitians are still facing darkness and despair a year after the tragic earthquake that rocked their country, but their courage and vibrancy continue to inspire. To celebrate Haiti’s resilient spirit and raise much-needed funds, Urban Zen and charitybuzz present The Truth, an exhibition and auction of 65 works of art by Haitian, Haitian American and Haitian-inspired artists, curated by acclaimed fashion photographer Marc Baptiste. The exhibition and auction will raise funds to send “Gifts of Love” packages with vital supplies to the Haitian people. The online charity auction titled "The Truth: A Haiti Hope Help & Relief Auction" will be open to bidders worldwide at charitybuzz through January 21. Polaroid will be donating all printing and framing services for the auction. All proceeds of the event and auction will go to “Gifts of Love” and beneficiary camps Petonville, Yele Haiti, Partners in Health, Leogane–Fritz Camp, Carrefour-Fritz Camp, and Bel Aire–Edeyo. Baptiste and volunteers will be in Haiti on January 27 to distribute the packages to beneficiary camps. The packages will include cholera relief supplies, shoes, solar flashlights, and whistles to offset night attacks and rapes on women. “I invite supporters all over the world to join us in the task of rebuilding this once vibrant nation,” said Donna Karan, acclaimed designer and founder of Urban Zen. “Whether it’s donating money or shoes, whether it’s bidding on a piece of Haitian art today or helping Haitians rebuild their homes tomorrow, there’s something we each can do.”
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