We may never learn the precise death toll inflicted by Tuesday evening's earthquake in Haiti. However, it's clear that it may rank with the 2004 Christmas tsunami. That is, 50,000 or even more people may be dead.
This is a nation where life expectancy is 53 and the average per-capita income barely eclipses $1/day. Haiti is the poorest of the poorest countries. These people need help. Please be cautious about what organization you decide to provide that assistance but do give whatever you can. There are many "relief organizations" that waste huge amounts of money, and then there are those that manage to provide nearly all of what you give to the people impacted.
One organization that I like is Convoy of Hope out of Springfield, MO. Check them out. If you can not provide financial assistance, please pray for the victims of the earthquake, especially those who are still searching through the rubble looking for lost loved ones.
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