Wednesday, January 20, 2010

On a somber note

It is so difficult to be raising money for a cause in Nepal when hundreds of thousands of people need help in Haiti. But despite the difficulties Americans faced over the last year, we all still have it pretty good compared to either country... I think we are generous enough to help wherever we can. So, a big thank you to the latest donors to our scholarship fund - Lisa, Jory and Sam Gessow- and here are some ways you can help Haiti as well. I've already texted my donation to the American Red Cross, but I would encourage donations by check due to concerns about credit card fees.

Partners in Health
Doctors without Borders
Yele

And, no matter how much money you have, it's important to stay informed about the rebuilding efforts in Haiti and draw as much attention to developing countries as possible- without the limelight, the world tends to ignore what we can't see.