Images, not of fallen buildings, but of people refusing to bow in the face of extreme adversity

Cameraman David Chameides flew into Haiti two weeks after the earthquake. What moved him the most about his visit was not the massive destruction he witnessed, but the resilience and optimism of the people he met--Haitians who had lost everything but still maintained the strength and determination needed to rebuild the country.  "While the devastation was beyond comprehension, what I will carry with me are not the memories of fallen buildings, but those of a proud and noble people who refuse to bow in the face of extreme adversity," he said in creating the video below.

In his blog, he also writes:

The images in this video were taken during a trip to Haiti after the 2010 earthquake. While I would suggest donating to the organization Partners In Health if you would like to lend aid, the video is in no way endorsed by the organization and I am not connected with them in an official capacity. Partners In Health has been doing amazing work in Haiti for 25 years and will be instrumental in the country's plan for the future.

The music is from the show Glee and while unauthorized, my hope is that they will be cool with me using their material. I used it because their albums got me through some very tough nights while I was in Haiti. The lyrics, while not meant to be literal, symbolize my hope that a better future awaits the people I met there.

Enjoy and keep the people of Haiti in your hearts and minds as they will need our support for years to come.

Haiti 2010 from Sustainable Dave on Vimeo