I was taught two things my first day working at a mental health hospital. First, if someone tells you they are crazy, they are not really crazy. The people who are convinced they are completely sane are the ones to keep an eye on. Second, you can not motivate another individual. Individuals motivate themselves. You can provide information, advice, persectives, and encourage a dialogue, but real change is internal. What we try to do at HII is identify areas where Haitians and Friends of Haiti can make a difference....these are predictable enough such as reforestation, building a civil society, fighting corruption, meeting unlimited needs strategically with limited resources. Real change in Haiti will come from Haitians living in Haiti - but I feel that we can help create an environment more conducive to social change. As you noted, the Cubans, although small in numbers, have a disproportionate ammount of clout by being organized and fighting voraciously for what is most important to them. The Haitian Diaspora does not have a Castro as a common enemy, but I hope that the social problems facing Haiti can at least give common cause. Thank you for being involved and not giving up!