The news about the earthquake in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti is absolutely devastating. Haiti, being the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, is slowly spiraling deeper and deeper into poverty. A country that is severely struggling with environmental issues, governance issues, poverty, health, education, etc. is now having to add on another issue: the aftermath of an earthquake.
Luckily, the United States, other countries, the UN, and many humanitarian relief organizations, such as World Vision, World Relief, the IRC, USAID, have stepped in and are providing major humanitarian assistance. Tens of thousands have died.
Apparently Obama promised Haiti that we would have "unwavering support," which is a good thing.
I know that there are catastrophes like this happening all the time, but this earthquake has really hit home with me. Prayer is needed and donations are needed (click here).
I feel that Nicholas Kristof has put the response for our human heart best (if that even makes sense):
After 9/11, the French newspaper Le Monde declared: We Are All Americans. And after yesterday’s earthquake: Today, we are all Haitians.
For a closer look @ the destruction click here.
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So sad huh? I was thinking about that in class today as my students were coming in. We are so blessed here and we totally take it for granted. It's so easy to not pay attention, not pray. Thanks for the reminder!
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