[tarras]

I don't want to come over all political, but felt I had to post this here because I don't consider it to be a right/left, us/them thing, so here goes...

I can't imagine there's anyone here who hasn't been moved been the plight of the Haitian people following the massive earthquake there last week - the sheer scale of the disaster just boggles the mind.

However, as Oxfam says on their site:

Our biggest concern right now is dealing with the immediate aftermath of the humanitarian disaster caused by the devastating earthquake. But in our concern to help those suffering, let’s not forget the long term.

The world’s attention is focused on Haiti. Leaders are pledging to stand shoulder to shoulder with the people and help them to build a brighter future out of the rubble. The debts that Haiti owes will hamper efforts to rebuild the country and lock them in poverty for years to come.

Leaders are meeting in Montreal on Monday to decide on the amount of aid that they will give. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that it will work to cancel the debt, and this now needs to happen.

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Haiti currently owes over $891 million in debt. If these debts aren't cancelled, Haiti will be sending tens of millions to the IMF and other international bodies even as it struggles to rescue and rebuild.

I'd like to urge you all to go to the Oxfam International site (or any of the other charities who are supporting the campaign to drop the debt), read the information available, and complete the form to send the email there to the head of the IMF.

Thanks for taking the time to read this - :flowers:

[mimic117]

I just sent my email. :D Thanks for providing a way for all of us to help.