The WORLDWISE Group - A World Safety Organization (WSO) Collaborating Centre

HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF

The size and damage of the devastating earthquake in Haiti has shocked the world. More so because the country is one of the world’s poorest. Whilst the wealthy countries of the world are rushing resources into the Caribbean country, we here in New Zealand and Australia may be wondering what we can do from so far away.

Vice President of the European Commission (EU), Catherine Ashton, said it succinctly and for us all: "We are troubled by the reports on the devastating earthquake in Haiti. We offer our full assistance to Haiti to support its population at this difficult time. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families."

‘WORLDWISE, in keeping with its Humanitarian ideals and promotion of global health resources, is keen to support all rescue and reconstruction programmes for the people of Haiti’ says Medical Director, Marc Shaw.

Here are websites that our medical and nursing colleagues can contact directly to support and contribute to the dire and urgent need.

• OXFAM
• WORLD VISION
• SAVE THE CHILDREN