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Tragedy strikes Haiti

On Tuesday afternoon, January 12th, tragedy stuck Haiti.  A devastating 7.3 magnitude earthquake swept across Southern Haiti, leaving it in ruins. Buildings, schools, hospitals were left destroyed causing massive chaos and panic.  Many people were buried in the rubble of this disasters, dead or alive, while the survivors are left homeless. Food, water and shelter are all needed in the effort to relieve and recover from this horrible catastrophe.  It is estimated that 1 in 3 people in Haiti has been affected by the earthquake.

To help with the rescue and recovery effort, many nations have already sent supplies to assist Haiti.  You can take your part in helping out by donating through many of the programs available.  Here are four of the many ways you can get involved to help:

FTC Canada

Plan Canada

International Rescue Committee

Canadian Red Cross

If you are interested to read more on the subject, you can follow the situation on CNN or any other news source. Let us all unite and help those in need. I wish the best for all of Haiti and anyone who’s giving a hand.

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