Haiti, one of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere, was struck by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake on Tuesday, January 11. The quake was centered southwest of Port-au-Prince, a city of about 2 million inhabitants. Two strong aftershocks sparked fear and panic, and a tsunami alert was issued. There are reports of extensive damage including the collapse of a hospital and extensive loss of life.

The Anglican Relief and Development Fund (ARDF) is assessing the situation and working with our partners to respond with assistance to the victims.

"Having led several medical missions to Haiti in the 1970s and 80s, I am particularly concerned for our response to those good and suffering people in our hemisphere’s poorest country. We Anglican Christians need respond the devastation both with our prayers and resources," said Archbishop Robert Duncan.

You can help Haiti now. Please give generously to the Anglican Relief and Development Fund.