Haitians Rely Upon Mud Cookies to Survive

Crop Damage and Floods from 2007 Throw Haitai into State of Emergency

For many Hatians the mud upon which they walk is the only thing preventing starvation. The 2007 hurricane season dealt a crushing blow to the region. Many Haitians are homeless, unemployed; many crops were wiped out, so access to food is severely limited in some areas. The poorest Haitians are unable to afford even a daily bowl of rice because of soaring food prices. One AP article reports food prices have gone up 50% over last year, effectively placing even a staple like rice out of financial reach for many.

Read more about this tragic, distressing situation at Associated Content: Haitians Rely Upon Mud Cookies to Survive

Comments: 10

Priscilla (wishing I was in Costa Rica) ~. Jan 31, 2008, 5:24pm EST

They need some food & financial aid~

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sheila ~the hapless housewife~ j. Jan 31, 2008, 5:24pm EST

How sad!

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Col. George W. Jan 31, 2008, 5:29pm EST

So where is the UN relief agency that the US has poured billions into along with other countries just for this purpose? Where is the International Red Cross or the Red Cresent?

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