Like so many, we’re gutted about the situation in Haiti, and want to do all we can to help.  Getting on a plane and getting your hands dirty might scare the pants off you, but so many of our mates are doing exactly that.

Check out what Tearfund are doing In Haiti

We got to sit in on a conference call hosted by Tearfund with over 80 people from around the world getting updates from residents and Tearfund workers on the ground in Haiti.  Hearing the stories first hand really brought it home that we can’t even begin to know what it’s like for the families and communities that have lost so many loved ones.

Some of what Tearfund is doing is sending out a bunch of people to help, along with a load of supplies that people need out there.  One Tearfund worker said that they would be needing to find enough food to feed thousands of people for at least the next three months.

The guys who are over there have asked us to pray that they know how best to dish out all the aid, making sure it gets to the right people in time, and that even though it’s kicking of a bit, the teams would stay safe.

Maybe you, your family, youth group or church could consider giving.  On Tearfund’s website is all you need to donate some cash, and find out what you can be praying for.

Tearfund Website

Sign Christian Aid’s petition to cancel Haiti’s foreign debt

Christian Aid are running a petition to cancel Haiti’s $890m foreign debt, giving the country the resources in the long term to rebuild.

Hit this link – get involved.

Follow two of Manchester’s finest as they carry aid to Haiti

Finally, our mate, Andy Hawthorn (CEO The Message Trust) has flown out to Haiti with a team from Lemon Aid, and the Pastor of Ivy Manchester, Anthony Delaney.

They have taken, literally a ton of emergency medical supplies to be taken to an emergency surgical unit set up in Port-au-Prince and a hospital on La Gonave, an island west of the capital.  Visit the Message website to keep in touch with updates and find out how you can help.

Message Trust