Billions of dollars donated, but earthquake survivors still hungry, homeless
Posted on 03/31/10
As of last week, donations for earthquake relief for Haiti have surpassed $2.5 billion, with another $1.2 billion pledged, according to UN reports. But this money has yet to improve the conditions on the ground for hundreds of thousands of desperate survivors. Watch the video below to learn more:
As representatives from wealthy nations gathered at the United Nations for a Donors' Conference to pledge support for rebuilding Haiti, the importance of ensuring that donations translate into adequate shelter, food, and clean water becomes more vital.
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