My heart has been heavy today for the people of Haiti. If you've seen the news you know that the small island of Haiti was devastated by a 7.0 earthquake on Tuesday Jan. 12. Reports are saying millions have been affected by this disaster.
Here are some interesting facts I found today about Haiti.
- Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere and one of the poorest countries in the world.
- The nation is mostly comprised of small farmers.
- More than half the population lives on less than $1 a day and 78% on less than $2.
- They have a high mortality rate - 60 for every 1,000 births) and the prevalence of HIV among those between ages 15 and 49 is 2.2%.
- Haiti's infrastructure is close to total collapse.
(www.Encyclopedia.com)
I had no idea that Haiti is such a poorly developed and struggling nation.
I saw this on the news tonight. This is the presidential palace before the earthquake...
And this is the palace today! UNBELIEVABLE!!
(http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/01/13/haiti-earthquake-presiden_n_421510.html)
We are so blessed beyond measure! I can't imagine the poverty and devastation these people are facing. I'm praying for this country and the people who live there. I pray for the leadership and government of Haiti as they respond to this disaster. I pray for the protection of the survivors. I pray these people will find order out of chaos. I pray they will rise out of the rubble and ashes.
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