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Haiti Earthquake Appeal

Disaster Relief community for the victims of the Haiti earthquake

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Started: 13 Jan 2010 – In Progress

Relief appeal for the victims of Tuesday's earthquake in Haiti

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Haiti Earthquake Appeal

Haiti Earthquake Appeal

Category: International Aid Agency
Benefitting: 6 nonprofits
Disaster Relief community for the victims of the Haiti earthquake
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Target Date: Open
Raised: USD5,277.34
Target Amount: USD5,000.00

Amount raised is approximate as exchange rates vary.

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About the Community

At 16.53 on Tuesday, the worst earthquake in two centuries hit south of Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince. Registering at 7.0, the disaster is being described as "a catastrophe of major proportions". Damaged communications make it difficult to estimate the extent of the damage; the International Federation of Red Cross estimates up to 3 million people have been affected.

Tens of thousands have lost their homes, and many are feared dead. Survivors have been coping with a series of aftershocks.

As the poorest country in the western hemisphere, Haiti is believed to be ill-equipped to deal with such a disaster. 85% of people already live in poverty and the nation has suffered a number of recent disasters, including four hurricanes and storms in 2008 that killed hundreds.

Please give what you can to help relieve the suffering of those affected.

Created: 13 Jan 2010

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    We raised funds on my son's 2nd B'day - Thanks you friends

    Last post by Anna Kupka (26 Jan 2010 16:17 GMT)
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    Haiti Earthquake

    First post by Song Za Kam (21 Jan 2010 12:09 GMT)
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    Six Days Later

    First post by Catharina Hughes (19 Jan 2010 13:44 GMT)
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    Breaking News on Haiti

    First post by ammado (19 Jan 2010 10:58 GMT)
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    Thousands of people are feared dead.

    First post by Simon Boyle (13 Jan 2010 12:06 GMT)

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