We made a donation today through Mercy Corps to help the people in Haiti and were inspired to start our own fund raising page. Mercy Corps will be focusing on the immediate needs on the ground, like providing clean water and sanitation. As you’ve undoubtedly heard on the news, water is going to be a huge need in the next days and weeks. Mercy Corps has expertise in this area. They will quickly transition to recovery efforts and likely implement a cash-for-work program that hires local people to clear roads, rebuild damaged infrastructure, etc. Not only will it help them look forward, feel like they can make a difference and help repair their damaged communities, it will put money in their pockets so they can make their own decisions about what to buy, what they need, etc. As importantly, it will help restart the local market economy. Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
