Not a Lost Cause Yet
We’ve heard a lot about the devastation wrecked on the island nation of Haiti in the magnitude 7.0 earthquake and subsequent powerful aftershocks of January 12, 2010. An estimated 3 million people were directly affected by the natural disaster. So far, response efforts have been deemed lacking in both efficiency and effectiveness. Almost two weeks have passed, and there is still a desperate need for aid, as plans are underway to relocate nearly 400 000 newly-homeless people out of the remnants of Port-au-Prince, the Haitian capital city. In order to speed the arrival and transport of aid supplies, Port-au-Prince’s southern pier has been cleared and reopened, despite extensive damages to the structure in the earthquake.
There are always opportunities to help; if you are still looking for ways to donate or otherwise become involved in the relief effort, some options include:
-Red Cross: Text REDCROSS to 30333 to instantly donate $5 to Haiti Relief or visit them online to donate
http://www.redcross.ca/helpnow/
-Hope for Haiti: a non-profit charity devoted to long-term support in Haiti. They have been actively involved in Haitian charity work for over twenty years.
-Music For Relief: Artists such as Dave Matthews Band and Linkin Park have put together an album in support of the Haiti relief effort. All proceeds go towards UN Foundation’s Central Emergency Response Fund, Habitat for Humanity, and Dave Matthews BAMA Works Haitian relief efforts
