I understand that this is a music blog but this disaster has really been on my heart and mind.

(Landslide: Many poorly constructed homes were simply swept away by the magnitude of the quake)


Taken from SputnikMusic.com:

"You will have heard by now of the devastating earthquake that struck the coast of the Caribbean nation of Haiti on Tuesday.

The force of the initial quake, as well as a series of 12 powerful aftershocks, have caused untold damage on the western part of the island, and up to 500,000 are feared dead. Already among the confirmed dead are UN Stabilization Mission chief Hédi Annabi and Haitian hip hop star Jimmy O. Bakirad.

Haiti is the poorest country in the western hemisphere and one of the poorest in the world.

The World Bank has pledged an additional $100 million in relief and rebuilding support, while other countries such as the US have pledged to provide substantial aid, but much of the initial relief will have to be funded through private charities such as the International Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders and Partners In Health."
-Dave de Sylvia (SputnikMusic Staff and Moderator)

This is no joke. If you are able to donate, please do.
Thanks