It has been an emotional pass couple of days for everyone. Since devastating earthquake that hit Haiti on Tuesday, people from all over the world have reached out in support. From actors and activists Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt to Haiti’s own Wyclef Jean.
Haiti Aftermath
The “Gone To November” superstar released a statement Wednesday via Yele Haiti urging people to help Haiti in any way possible.
Excerpt of Wyclef’s statement:
President Obama has already said that the U.S. stands ‘ready to assist’ the Haitian people. The U.S. Military is the only group trained and prepared to offer that assistance immediately. They must do so as soon as possible. The international community must also rise to the occasion and help the Haitian people in every way possible.”
Do Your Part To Help Haiti:
Donate to the Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund. You can also donate $5 by texting “YELE” to your cellphone.
The 7.0 earthquake touched down on Tuesday-becoming one of the worst earthquakes to hit Haiti in recent memory. Hundreds are still missing, and thousands of people have been severely injured as a result. Reliable sources say that over 100,000 have been reported dead. While confirmed by officials, an exact toll has yet to be confirmed.
Places where you can donate: Yele.org, Unicef, Doctors Without Borders, American Red Cross and Haiti Emergency Relief Fund.
For more information on how you can help the people of Haiti through this time visit SFGate.
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