martín

thank you to everyone who has written to me here. i completely forgot to come here, and i apologize for that because i know this social media platform hasn't abandoned me in my most difficult moments. i'm okay, as are my family, friends, and acquaintances (i'll probably ask for help for a friend, but he's still deciding what to do; his sister's house was severely damaged, but they are physically fine).

after this tragedy, i only ask that you please not ignore us, and, if possible, because every little bit helps, donate to people who need it and to legitimate organizations where the donation reaches people who truly need it.

someone on twitter named ale compiled a page where you can find legitimate organizations that offer help to victims in need of all kinds: donarseguro (there are even reasons why they are reliable)

vicente zavarce (the ceo of yummy rides) is raising funds and it goes directly to the families affected by the earthquakes (they are matching 25% of your donation); you can help even if you're outside of venezuela: dona.yummyrides (explanation in english of how it works by fairlygab/twitter)

trans afab venezuela are asking for a helping hand (more info: instagram) + their post offering and requesting help for those most affected)

a compilation listing venezuelan artists who need commissions/donations and reliable websites to donate to: google docs/ayuda al hermano venezolano (+44 pages)

mariel lozada posted several helpful links on twitter, among them are organizations such as: caritas venezuela, save the children, world central kitchen, and alimenta la solidaridad.

i'm not a person with many resources, but if you can match my donation [$20; two people i know have already done it with $50 and i thank them for it] so yanne can buy menstrual kits, every little bit helps. if you have any questions or want to talk directly with yanne, you can do so via whatsapp (check her twitter).

The Kingdom of Hawai’i was illegally overthrown with the help of American businessmen and we have suffered under the iron grip of America.

Our land is simply seen as a vacation spot, my people are simply seen as tour guides and hula dancers. We have had our culture, our history, and our people turned into a commercialized joke by America.

The rampant tourism kills our islands with endless hotels, attractions and overcrowding. The housing and living costs are out of control because of the false “paradise” narrative. The Navy poisons our water and destroys our land. Covid has killed so many of my people due to the reckless and selfish nature of tourists. I have lost loved ones to this virus, because tourists “couldn’t stay away”.

My people have suffered. I have suffered.

We are more than your vacation. We are more than an aesthetic.

We are a sovereign nation illegally occupied by the United States of America.

Restore Hawai’i to Hawaiians. End the American Occupation.

See the links below to learn more and to read up on your Hawaiian history.