*Some fatigue easier than others.
From: Cameron Sinclair, Architecture for Humanity
"Haiti Fatigue.
"It’s a phrase we will begin to hear over the next few weeks. The fact is more people died in Haiti than in the 12 countries affected by the ‘04 Tsunami. Oh, and rainy season begins in 8 days. So this natural disaster is a big deal and it’s going to get rough.
"My organization are not the first responders, we’re the last responders (((gotta like that one))) and we’re in for the long haul. We’re ramping up our teams and estimate having staff in Haiti for at least 4 years. Thanks to an amazing idea by Tokyo based design team of Mark Dytham and Astrid Klein we’re getting a global hand to keep them building.
"We are one week away from Pecha Kucha for Haiti – the worlds largest distributed conference. Saturday February 20th will be a 24 hour Pecha Kucha in more than 100 cities in 20 languages.
"Pecha Kucha is derived from the Japanese for ‘chit chat’ and is a 20 slide x 20 second presentation. Below are some ways to get involved. Naturally, 100% of all donations/proceeds will go towards building schools and community centers in Haiti.
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We are looking for a few more (local) speakers?
With more than 100 cities participating there is no need to fly, no dodgy hotel to overnight in and no lost luggage. We’re making all speakers local. You live in NYC, then speak in NYC, If you are in Zilina, Czech – sorry it’s full! | Can’t find your city and are very ambitious? – email Mark Dytham and host one.
*personally after doing DLD, the World Economic Forum and TED I’m excited by a conference that doesn’t require 1000+ to fly from one corner of the earth to another. Could this be the future of conferences?
What does a presentation look like?
Maori, The culture of my land - http://pecha-kucha.org/presentations/12
Made in Deptford - http://pecha-kucha.org/presentations/46
The Story So Far (about PK) - http://pecha-kucha.org/presentations/51
Duct Tape Type Face - http://pecha-kucha.org/presentations/39
We are looking for ‘virtual’ presentations?
So you are busy, we understand. Mark and Astrid have a cunning plan. Thanks to sponsors Ustream and Rackspace we can pre-record a presentation and we can show it as we move around the world. Brian LeBarton (Beck) & Francesco Valentino just composed one – music only .
Spare 400 or 20 seconds?
You can be brave and do a full 20x20 (20 slides x 20 seconds = 6 min 40 sec) OR if you are really, really busy – just contribute 20 seconds of audio (and we’ll put in a slide). You can just say something like ‘I’m TKTK and do TKTKT. I care about creating a sustainable and economically sound future for Haiti. Let’s build back better with Architecture for Humanity’.
OK, what about someone elses’ time?
You all know well known designers, engineers, musicians, artists and other creative spirits. You might even be one. It’s ok you can admit it. Heck, NYC has Florian Idenburg, Gregg Pasquarelli, Craig Dykers and Iwan Baan to name a few – all talking about what they know best. What’s your city got?
Why so serious?
Look it is our job to be serious. We are immensely fortunate to work alongside communities and build their hopes and dreams. The work isn’t depressing, it is awesome. If you want to present, please be upbeat and speak on the sublime to the ridiculous. No one wants 24 hours of depressing visions, that’s called CNN. So seriously. Entertain, inspire and most importantly – be passionate.
To present email me and I’ll connect you to the right people.
To pre-record email Mark Dytham at .
To attend, show up and make a donation.
By the way this email took you 6 min 40 seconds to read. So you do have the time! (I kid)
Cheers,
Cameron
Chief Eternal Optimist @ Architecture for Humanity
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Architecture for Humanity is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that seeks architectural solutions to humanitarian crisis and brings professional design services to communities in need. Find out more at http://www.architectureforhumanity.org
Haiti Reconstruction
Our blueprint for reconstruction: http://bit.ly/91QV2p
Students Rebuild: http://bit.ly/cy0Ukv
Petcha Kucha Global Day for Haiti – Feb 20th: http://bit.ly/bMS7W7
