An earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale struck Haiti on 12 January. It has primarily affected the capital Port-au-Prince and other areas in the West Province which has an estimated population of 2.2 million.
Thousands of Haitian Red Cross volunteers and hundreds of Red Cross and Red Crescent staff from other countries continue their work to help the country heal.
More than 3,580 tonnes of Red Cross Red Crescent aid and 21 emergency response units (ERUs) have been mobilized.
Red Cross Red Crescent emergency appeal seeks 105 million Swiss francs (103 million USD/73 million euro) to assist 300,000 people for three years.
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The earthquake in haiti is still a big issue. It has been more than a month since the tragic day and it is very important that we continue helping our brothers and sisters in Haiti. Since the incident, a lot of things in Haiti has unravel. Examples such as why they have been poor for many years making less than two dollars a week and why government has stolen money from the people to enrich themselves. Its time for that country to rebuild themselves the right way. Its time to give them new hope in the 21 century. Its time for that nation to become a proud nation. It will require life long assistance.
ReplyDeleteI could never ever forget Haiti as long as I live. I don't have any family there but what has happen to them really touched my heart. From the time the earthquake hit, I have been donating all the time especially can goods, and I would recommend that you all give as well, no matter how small it may be.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very sad situation and my heart goes out to the people of Haiti... i am trying my best to do my little part by donating/giving away food and clothing even though i really don't have it to give. I encourage everyone to do something because we are our brother's keepers and you never know when we might need help ourselves.
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