Hillary Clinton on Dominica: “IsraAID was there – a long way from Israel”

Fabien (left) being interviewed by Hilary Clinton the Clinton Global Initiative Action Network in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Hillary Clinton highlighted Israeli humanitarian aid NGO IsraAID’s ongoing work in Dominica on Wednesday at the Clinton Global Initiative Action Network in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

In an on-stage interview with Sawana Fabien, IsraAID Dominica Education Program Manager, the former Secretary of State discussed Fabien’s experience in Dominica in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, IsraAID’s work on the island, and the role of young leadership in the Caribbean.

Clinton asked Fabien about her experience following the storm and how she got involved in emergency response work. IsraAID, Clinton said, “has developed real expertise in responding to all kind of emergencies.”

“When I went to Roseau two weeks after Maria, I met with IsraAID…IsraAID were a small team, but doing so much. They were everywhere. I said to myself, I want to associate myself with these people,” Fabien said. “The fundamental essence of resilience is community. Social cohesion is what people need in times of crisis…IsraAID is an organization that sees the need with the help of the local partner, and they address it, they attend to it…”

Fabien added, “IsraAID is committed to not just responding. It’s easy to bring medical supplies and relief. But the long-term goal of staying in the country and equipping local partners and people is what IsraAID is committed to. That’s why I’m here today, that’s the reason why I have a job as a young person.””

IsraAID’s Emergency Response team was one of the first international aid groups to reach Dominica after Hurricane Maria hit in September 2017, responding to both the physical devastation of a storm that damaged 90% of the country’s infrastructure, and the psychological and social impact of the disaster on the island’s population.

From rebuilding the damaged roofs of more than 100 vulnerable families to supporting livelihood opportunities for young people, IsraAID’s Dominican, Israeli, and international team is working with communities in Dominica as they recover from Hurricane Maria and build a better future. In partnership with UNICEF and the Dominican Ministry of Education, IsraAID’s team is currently working to ensure that the island’s schools are adequately prepared for future emergencies.

At the Clinton Global Initiative Action Network, members make ‘Commitments to Action’: new, specific, and measurable projects to address critical issues. IsraAID and the Beverly Foundation announced their public commitment to provide sustainable livelihood opportunities for young people in Dominica.

Among conference attendees were Francine Baron, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM affairs; Pepukaye Bardouille, CEO of CREAD; Lizra Fabien of DAIC, representatives from the Kalinago community as well as Beverly Deikel, Patrick Oscar and Amy Rosenblatt Lui of Beverly Foundation.

Hannah Gaventa, IsraAID Dominica Director, stated, “We are so proud to work with inspiring partners and communities as we continue to support the recovery of Dominica after the devastation of Hurricane Maria. Dominica is a small island, but with such strength and resiliency, and we are committed to supporting wherever we are needed to do our part to help make Dominica a climate resilient nation.”

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11 Comments

  1. Karl Orndem
    February 1, 2019

    Peaople, PLEASE note that these organisations do not just “help” for nothing. They use disasters as a ways and means of entering your homelands and influencing decision making through the guise of “aid”. They will establish themselves and never want to leave. Israel as we know it is an established state which came about after WW2 as a “refuge” for Jew-ish Europeans. Today they oppress Palestinians, exploit and denegrate africans (especially African Refugees), ill treat African Jews (Beta Israelites) and continue to engage in what is considered “war crimes”. Only good thing they have done is to study marijuana for medicinal purposes. All i am saying is be wary of these so called Israelites. Many do not like or see themselves as better than blacks. Remember, in his book Hitler himself said that the real Jews are the Africans .

    • Annon
      February 1, 2019

      True, the real Jews were Black Africans.

    • Anonymous
      February 1, 2019

      What you have said can be applied to pretty much any country, not just Israel. When mentioning Adolf Hitler it is important that we also know that he studied Esoterism and Occultism. Hitler wasn’t the first to have this hatred, if it weren’t for him someone else would have come forth. His objective was to wipe out one specific bloodline from this planet, the bloodline of Judah. Because he knew that the key of reincarnation is the bloodline. He stated many times that he is in search of the holy grail, which means holy blood. You mentioned the Israel / Palestine issue, but that his been around for about 3,000 years. David of Israel himself fought against the Palestinians. But the same thing is happening all over the world, I mean for all that is right, the native Americans and Mexicans should be in America, and not the Europeans right? Israel is still one of the most special places, it’s name in itself holds the trinity, Is Ra El, Egyptian dieties.

  2. Breathe
    February 1, 2019

    off-topic
    The story is about Isra-AID in Dominica, not Hilary Clinton .

    • Annon
      February 1, 2019

      Read through the deception.

    • Badbaje
      February 2, 2019

      I would suggest you read the title, read the article, so some research on the people involved, their works and history all over the world. This article is being used as a public service to Hillary and hers. People have to stop being used and look into the activities involved and being discussed, not focus on the surface.

  3. Annon
    January 31, 2019

    Hillary is a criminal who should be in prison, but is one of those who are above the law because she works for the NWO. She works with the Zionists, not the Israeli people.

  4. Badbaje
    January 31, 2019

    Where is the money her husband helped raise for Haiti after the earthquake. No one has seen hide nor hair of it. Just like so many other monies they raised and or managed. And DNO is apparently proud to write something positive about her.
    I hope she runs again and loses again. If America got Trump as president instead of her you must stop and wonder.

    • Read again
      February 1, 2019

      I too think she should just stay home and enjoy the grand kids but Maybe you Been under a rock for too long. The ku klux klan has claimed responsibility for their rise to run tings in America again. They took a page from those that happened to put a Black man in the presidency, and it has worked. DNO is only informing us of current events, so don’t be too quick to celebrate. :-?

      • Annon
        February 1, 2019

        Members of the KKK are also members of a mainstream secret society.

      • Badbaje
        February 2, 2019

        Been under a rock too long? Too quick to celebrate? Informing “US”? Current events?
        I will stay under a rock as long as it separates me from others, and I am not referring to physical separation.
        I am not celebrating anything, I was not even aware there was anything here to celebrate.
        I do not depend on DNO to inform me. They post stories, I do research, couple it with experience, and offer an opinion.
        There is nothing “current” about some of these things, nothing new under the sun. Same game, different times, different players, but same old game.

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