The International Federation of the Red Cross reports that over three million people have been affected by the earthquake that struck Tuesday (and it's still much too early to even estimate the death toll). With the country's infrastructure devastated by the disaster, contributing money instead of supplies would be the best bet. Here's how to aid in the relief efforts.P.S. Here's an interesting Huffington Post article with a roundup of relief efforts currently in motion, country contributions, recent updates and quick facts about Haiti and earthquakes.
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The whole situation there is so very sad. It is bad enough when something like that happens to a country that has resources to start recovery right away. It is even worse when they have to wait days for help.
ReplyDeleteI am going to go to the link right now. Thanks for posting the info!
I actually donated to the Red Cross emergency relief fund earlier today; it's nice to be able to use the Christmas bonus to help people who need it!
ReplyDeleteIf only we started helping them before this tragic situation they wouldnt be here. I texted my donation. Only wish we could do more.
ReplyDeleteWOW! That's that first pic I've seen...remember my "truths"- not a big TV watcher, but did hear about it on NPR. So, so horrible, but awesome you can help via text.
ReplyDeleteThe whole thing is so shocking. Thanks for the info.
ReplyDeleteI think it's amazing that the Red Cross has already taken in over $5 million via $10 text donations.
ReplyDeleteGeorge Clooney is doing a telethon next Friday that is supposed to appear on all or most of the major networks.