There's a very interesting game from UNICEF called "Ayiti: The Cost of Life" that I discovered today. For those of you who don't speak Creole, Ayiti is the word for Haiti. It's an interesting way to sort of get a feel for the poverty cycle, and I can't say I ever expected to turn up an online game based on Haiti!

( A little bit more about the game and some strategy )

Large turnout so far, which is good news.

But elections are just the start. This country has had more than its share of political turmoil and instability. Communication is difficult and corruption is rampant. Please keep the people of Haiti in your thoughts, as well as all those who have the opportunity to make things different this time around.

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