News and Current Affairs Event: Haiti

On January 12th 2010, a disaster struck one of the most poorest countries of the western hemisphere, Haiti. A devastating earthquake made an massive impact on the country causing it to deteriorate within seconds of it striking. Before the quake Haiti's population totalled just over 9 million after the quake an estimated 50,000- 100,000 people lost their fight for survival after being killed dramatically. The earthquake measured 7.3 on the Richter scale leaving thousands of people needing urgent assistance. Thousands of buildings have collapsed and aftershocks continue. The affected population are now living on the streets and in makeshift camps in open public spaces. Funds are urgently needed to provide food, water and health care. Charities such as the British Red Cross are offering these resources and fundraising to help donate to the unfortunate people in Haiti.