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Truly, poverty is in every corner of the world, but Haiti seemed to have much of it, that is why it is so important to donate to a non profit child charity in Haiti now. They always battle with the natural disasters coming in to their island. However, are these really natural happenings or caused by human’s activities also? It may sound absurd, but people have to consider their actions to nature.
Haiti, for those who do not know yet, is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. What can Haitians say if well-developed countries cry for the increasing oil price already? Haitians do not afford to buy sufficient oil; however, they can produce charcoal out of burnt trees, and these serves for their energy needed. Excessive cutting of trees results to deforestation, leading to more heinous and inconceivable tragedies that came through Haitians.
Reforestation efforts seemed to be not sufficient to cover the highly eroded mountains. Growth in agriculture and vegetation, on the other hand, has always been suspended by floods, hurricane and typhoons that come to their land. These hazardous disasters not only killed plants and trees, but also people, innocent newly born children as well. These exempt no one.
Now, it is third quarter of the year again, the period of hurricane season in Caribbean countries. Deadly hurricane comes between the months of June through November. Last year, the record of four tropical storms that hit Haiti killed a no less than 800 people and left at least $1 billion worth of damage on properties. Fortunately, more and more people and institutions are pledging donations to help Haitians.
Recently, the board of directors of World Bank and International Monetary Fund decided to waive the Haiti’s obligations amounting to $1.2 billion, which further motivated the Inter-American Development Bank to announce another debt-relief for Haiti government. This poor nation comprised of approximately 9 million people living on less than $2 a day, was reportedly paying $1.6 million per day to the World Bank. The indebtedness was ballooned from the corruptive administration of the father-son dynasty, which has been ended in a 1986 rebellion.
Aside from this indebtedness from foreign institutions, people of Haiti are also battling for food and water supply. Equipment for water supply distributions were also destroyed by a series of natural disasters. Sewerage systems have not been practiced properly in Haiti, resulting to worst and unsafe water consumption. Fortunately, more and more volunteers came to Haiti to educate them of correct nutrition and proper waste disposal as part of home based economic development. What Haitians need is a sustainable economy especially in this time of global financial economic crisis. Let us help, donate whatever you can provide.
If you can eat thrice a day, you are still lucky as compared to Haitians who have nothing to eat. A single dollar you wasted for your luxury or leisure, may feed a family of Haitians. It may be difficult to trust the government for the donations, not only in Haiti but also around anywhere else. There are several non-government groups who organized themselves to extend help to the poor nations such as Haiti. Let us help the nation of Haiti with our support to a non profit child charity, feed them and guide them as they establish their own sustainable economy, for their daily living as well as for their future children. Donate to the people of Haiti and feel good knowing you helped in their fight for survival.
