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The nation of Haiti, which shares the idyllic island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic, isn't on the radar for many American vacationers. But as this impoverished country faces the devastation wrought by a magnitude-7.0 earthquake — the worst to hit the island in 200 years — some 1.8 million people who live in and around the capital city of Port-au-Prince need our help.To that end, we've gathered just a few of the organizations accepting monetary donations for the Haitian relief effort. This is by no means a comprehensive list, but it's a good place to start:
* Providing food, medical supplies, and technical assistance, the American Red Cross is taking donations through its International Response Fund.
* Helping children in quake-affected areas, UNICEF has set up a Haitian relief fund.
* Working to deliver clean water, shelter and sanitation, Oxfam is appealing for donations through its Haitian Earthquake Relief Fund.
Thanks to The Huffington Post, which is collecting an exhaustive list of links to relief agencies and organizations.
Seeing the people of Haiti in peril — men, women and children — reminds us that our love for the Caribbean region is about more than rum bars and sensational beaches, posh resorts and coral reefs. It's about the people.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Haiti.
Flickr photo by audra k., used under the creative commons license.
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I found your blog on Google and read a few of your other posts. I just added you to my Google News Reader. Keep up the good work. Look forward to reading more from you in the future.
ReplyDeleteAs a loyal reader of Caribbean Travel and Life magazine and having visited the Caribbean many times, I cannot stress enough that the people leave the biggest impression when you visit for the first time. Haiti, as a country, has endured more than many can even comprehend. It is my hope that Caribbean Travel and Life magazine would do more than just post links for donations. Why not devote an entire issue to the people, the culture, etc. of Haiti and donate the proceeds of that month's magazine sales to the relief effort. 2009 was a very difficult year for so many in the United States. Let's make 2010 a year filled with hope. The Caribbean island of Haiti would be a wonderful beginning...
ReplyDeleteI have been touched recently by the work of the What If Foundation www.whatiffoundation.org. They are actually getting supplies into Haiti by land and are feeding many people. Please check it out on your own. The founder, Margaret Trost has written a book about Haiti and her experiences there: "On That Day Everybody Ate"--you can read an exerpt on Amazon.
ReplyDeleteLynn, a fan of the Caribbean and your magazine
I was and am still saddened by this tragedy but also inspired by all the love and support the world is giving/showing the people of Haiti. God Bless you for the links and information you are providing here and reminding people that it is the people that it is all about!!
ReplyDeleteTammy (optimysticalmandy)