by now, i'm sure everyone reading this is aware of the devastation that occurred in haiti last tuesday. the level 7.0 earthquake that hit just outide port-au-prince left an unimaginable amount of destruction in its wake -- death estimates are being placed as high as 200,000 people and the capital city and its surrounding areas are left completely decimated.
there are a number of ways to donate money to help the people of haiti. a staggering list of organizations providing disaster relief can be found here. another way to contribute (to the red cross, specifically) is by texting "haiti" to 90999. this will add a $10 fee onto your phone bill. at this point, monetary contributions are the most efficient way to help with haitian relief.
there are a number of ways to donate money to help the people of haiti. a staggering list of organizations providing disaster relief can be found here. another way to contribute (to the red cross, specifically) is by texting "haiti" to 90999. this will add a $10 fee onto your phone bill. at this point, monetary contributions are the most efficient way to help with haitian relief.
i made my donation late last week and, although i realize that money can help the people of haiti immensely, i still feel as though i can -- and should -- be doing more. i'm hoping to spend at least part of my spring break volunterring in haiti and wholeheartedly suggest that others consider doing the same. for now, though, i'm sending positive energy to the people of haiti. i hope that relief and peace come with time.
I also want to spend my spring break in Haiti! If you hear of any organizations going, please let me know Sam!
ReplyDeletei will for sure! everything is still so chaotic there, i doubt there will be any real need for non-medical volunteers for a while.
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