Running from Apathy

Sooner than later, the Haiti earthquake disaster will be a distant memory, a brief thought that crosses our minds only when we hear a song released early January. We have the luxury of controlling our intake of Disaster Relief news and avoiding pictures of graphic scenes. We have the opportunity to give, and we have the right not to.

The people of Haiti, however, have no such luxury. Their main concern isn't about a distant impoverished country's need, or accidentally glancing upon a newspaper cover that evokes an upset stomach. No, their main concern? Water. Food. Safety.

Since last Tuesday, I have been guilty of switching my empathy on and off. It's easier to ignore the need and chalk it up as 'Hype'; complain about those who are using it for personal publicity.

I can do this only because I'm not there. I'm not a victim. I'm disgustingly blessed beyond measure to the point where I am satisfied to do so little for people that need so very much.

So I asked the Lord to break my heart for Haiti... and He did.


This is picture was taken by Aaron Rogers at GAiN's makeshift clinic in Port-Au-Prince.

Regardless of what you believe, there is one undeniable truth in all of this: HAITI needs HELP.

I work for a Non-for-Profit Organization called "Power to Change" and GAiN (Global Aid Network) is our humanitarian division. We are currently on the ground in Haiti administering emergency aid to the people there - water, food, shelter and trauma counselling.

If you are interested in donating or becoming involved in any way, please visit www.powertochange.org for more information.