HOPE, HELP & REBUILD HAITI

HOPE, HELP & REBUILD HAITI (HHRH) is the next evolution of the work that was started by Donna Karan and her Urban Zen Foundation immediately following the January 2010 earthquake with music executive Andre Harrell, the Mary J. Blige and Steve Stoute Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now, and Andre Balazs and The Standard as an initiative of Urban Zen aimed at galvanizing a community in response to Haiti's immediate need to rebuild. HHRH's mission is to create a conscious community of leaders in music, fashion, film, finance and art to become agents of change for the renewal of Haiti. The initiative launched in February 2010 with a "Night of Humanity", a fundraising event at the Urban Zen Center and has since raised over $2 million dollars to support Haiti. Supported by the William J. Clinton Foundation the current focus of HHRH's work is on showcasing the rich culture, history and artistry of Haiti, through its tradition of skilled artists and artisan products. HHRH is bringing together the confluence of commerce and philanthropy to collaborate and develop Haitian artisans and help bring their designs to international markets.

For more information, please visit www.urbanzen.org/about/preserving-cultures/haiti-update

URBAN ZEN

The Urban Zen Foundation creates, connects and collaborates to raise awareness and inspire change in the areas of well-being, preserving cultures and empowering children in mind, body and spirit. We design forums, partner with existing organizations and bring together experts to define solutions and implement action.

For more information, please visit www.urbanzen.org

HHRH

Beneficiaries

The Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic is proud to benefit the Urban Zen Hope, Help & Rebuild Haiti (HHRH) initiative. HHRH supports the following organizations as part of the Urban Zen mission in the areas of: Well-being, Preservation of Culture and Education

Well-Being St Damien Hospital - http://saintdamienhospital.nph.org/
Project Medishare - www.projectmedishare.org
Partners in Health - http://www.pih.org/six-months/subject/zanmi-beni

Preservation of Culture Apparent Project - http://www.apparentproject.org/

Education APJ Academy - http://www.apjnow.org/
Yele Haiti: Tree Planting & Agriculture Program - www.yele.org
Cine Institute - http://www.cineinstitute.com/programs/cine-services.php
PRODEV - http://www.prodevhaiti.org/

HHRH Merchandise Shop

As variety of Haitian artisan products will be available for sale at the Urban Zen Hope Help & Rebuild Haiti merchandise shop (located on the public side of the field) including:

  • Stone Hearts - Painted & Natural, as part of the Million Hearts for Haiti campaign
  • Beaded Necklaces - Colorful & Natural
  • Paper Mache Bags - Woven & Plain
  • Wooden Bowls, Cups, Serving Pieces
  • Bracelets
  • Tobacco Leaves & Vases
  • Burlap Bags - Hand painted
  • Canvas Shoulder Bags - Beaded
  • Beaded Small Clutches
  • Stone Candle Holders
  • Rakku Ceramic Vases & Cups
  • Candles
  • Metal Work - Platters, Candle Holders, Vetiver Baskets, Oil Burners
  • Horn Jewelry - Bracelets & Rings