After the 2010 earthquake, Haiti is desperately trying to rebuild. -- Photo courtesy of World University Service of Canada
In January 2010, the earthquake that struck near the capital of Haiti killed over 100,000 people, injured 300,000, and left thousands of others homeless. It was a 7 in magnitude on the Richter scale and classified as catastrophic. Many countries pledged to send millions of dollars and supplies to their relief and many efforts were made to help in the immediate aftermath. However, three years later, the country is still trying to get back on its feet. Being the poorest country in the western hemisphere makes it difficult to stand on alone after being rattled again and again by natural disasters. The latest devastation came a few short months ago from hurricane Sandy that struck on Oct. 24 2012. The hurricane destroyed crops in addition to cutting off other ways of getting supplies to the small country. The fight to rebuild Haiti continues. How can you contribute as a global citizen?
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