These past few weeks we have seen the destruction that has descended upon Haiti. It has been in the news, in magazines, and on the faces of people all across the world. As I sit here writing this, I ask myself, what can I do to help? I have made donations to the red cross and other funds, but I am sure there is more that can be done. However, it also makes me appreciate what I have here at home. While life always throws a few curve balls at you, and you might not be as happy as you want, it is important to realize that you have something, when others may have nothing.
In case you have not heard or read about the devastation that the earthquake caused please read the exerpt from BBC America
A massive 7.0-magnitude earthquake has struck the Caribbean nation of Haiti. The extent of the devastation is still unclear but there are fears thousands of people may have died. Haiti's worst quake in two centuries hit south of the capital Port-au-Prince on Tuesday, wrecking the presidential palace, UN HQ and other buildings. A "large number" of UN personnel were reported missing by the organisation. Many people have spent the night outside amid fears of more aftershocks. The Red Cross says up to three million people have been affected. Describing the earthquake as a "catastrophe", Haiti's envoy to the US said the cost of the damage could run into billions. A number of nations, including the US, UK and Venezuela, are gearing up to send aid. The quake, which struck about 15km (10 miles) south-west of Port-au-Prince, was quickly followed by two strong aftershocks of 5.9 and 5.5 magnitude. The tremor hit at 1653 (2153 GMT) on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said. Phone lines to the country failed shortly afterwards. There is still no official word on casualties and the extent of the devastation is only now becoming clearer with dawn breaking. China has already indicated in reports in state media that eight of its peacekeepers are buried and feared dead, with another 10 unaccounted for.
Simple Ways We Can Help
Donations to the Red Cross www.redcross.org
Simply Text Haiti to 90999 to donate 10 dollars
Simply Text Haiti to 52000 to donate via the Salvation Army
Visit Google Disaster Relief website www.google.com/relief/haitiearthquake/
Purchase Hope for Haiti Now CD www.itunes.apple.com/us/album/hope-for-haiti-now/id352210151
Please do something small to make a difference
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