Knowing how genuine the Kos community and progressives are in their everyday concern for those less fortunate, I implore all of you to heighten your awareness of the misery that is plaguing Haiti right now and to consider lending a helping hand. Hurricane Ike is currently assaulting the impoverished island with torrential rains and in combination with the recent devastation of Gustav, Haiti will need rapid and massive assistance to deal with this latest disaster.
Our beautiful neighbor is desperate for help. With a constant tropical sea breeze, pristine white sand, groves of mango and almond trees and sparkling turquoise water it’s truly the gem of the Caribbean. But, with a long history of political oppression, rampant illiteracy, the lack of a social infrastructure, inadequate roads, water systems, sewers and medical services, Haiti, the poorest country in our hemisphere, is in desperate need of your help today.
According to UNICEF,
"Ike's rains could cause life-threatening flash floods and mudslides over mountainous terrain. About 650,000 people have been affected by the flooding, including 300,000 children, and the task of delivering crucial aid has been complicated by appalling transport conditions".
Treeless mountainsides allow torrential flood waters from hurricanes to rush down and cause unimaginable misery and there is an almost incomprehensible loss of life that occurs with each hurricane that targets Haiti. It’s happening right now as you read this. Can you find it in your heart to give just a little? I believe that at the core of all progressive thought is an unwavering compassion for those less fortunate and a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of those who can’t help themselves.
I plead with you to consider contributing to the Lambi Fund of Haiti today, or to any other of the legitimate aid organization of your choosing listed below.
Doctors Without Borders
World Food Program
Food For the Poor
Catholic Relief Services
I know that the wonderfully hospitable people of Haiti would thank you sincerely for your concern if they were able.