Haitian relief, long-term (Penn Current)
It’s been a little more than a month since a 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti, and the needs of survivors show no signs of abating.
Residents still require immediate aid such as food, water and shelter, as well as numerous big-picture items, including rehabilitative medical care, the rebuilding of infrastructure and financial stability. And while the initial outpouring of giving has been generous—aided by millions of $10 text message donations—the overall support, according to a recent Washington Post report, has not been enough.
Read the full story by Heather A. Davis at the Penn Current: http://www.upenn.edu/pennnews/current/features/021810-2.html