On January 12, a 7.0 earthquake struck 10 miles south of Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince affecting approximately 3 million people with mudslides, collapsed buildings, and down power and communication lines. Eight days later, on January 20, a 6.1 magnitude aftershock hit the already devastated nation and sent thousands rushing into the streets in fear of their lives amidst the ruins of previously collapsed buildings. 
Right after the initial earthquake an emergency response team from International Medical Corps responded in force to provide medical assistance to the earthquake victims. The Corps founded by volunteer doctors and nurses is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through relief and development programs.However, even with the efforts of the International Medical Corps, thousands of injured Haitians are still seeking medical treatment with approximately 80% in need of surgery. For some, time is running out, especially with the tremendous aftershocks still devastating the country.
The Corps team is treating crush injuries, trauma, substantial wound care, shock and other critical cases with few available supplies. They’re in it for the long haul, but they need our help.
For more information on how to help, or to send a donation visit the International Medical Corps website at http://www.imcworldwide.org/haiti.
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