The 7.0 magnitude earthquake that hit Haiti last Tuesday has destroyed the city of Port-au-Prince. The doctors and citizens in need are desperate for more help. The looters are fighting each other over simple items such as toothpaste, and doctors do not have enough tools to save the hurt people they find.

It is estimated that there are at least 200,000 dead and 1.5 million people are homeless. The U.N. World Food Program (WFP) has stepped in and helped feed 67,000 on Sunday and is expected to feed nearly 97,000 people on Monday. This aid is not enough, though. Hundreds of thousands are still starving and fighting to survive even after surviving the initial earthquake. The WFP still needs over 100 million meals in the next 30 days in order to feed those in need.

The European Union has agreed to give Haiti 606 million in aid and the U.S. has pledged to give 100 million. There are already 1,700 troops on the ground giving their support and 2,000 Marines will be added, their arrival expected on Monday (yesterday). Additionally there are 9,000 U.N. security officials attempting to keep things calm between the looters and panicked citizens. The gun fights over basic items are increasing the chaos of the mess. Now, doctors have the added work load of gang violence victims in addition to earthquake victims.

Things in Haiti are not looking up anytime soon. It is predicted that the complete rebuilding of the city will take years if not decades. However, many officials and doctors are not looking into the distant future but are worried about the immediate future of the people of Port-au-Prince.

The United States has many charities and donation opportunities for people. The most well-known organizations are all working on donating to Haiti. If you prefer to volunteer, there are many ways people of all ages can help out. Donate to the Red Cross, with either your time, money or blood. Some places also allow you to donate clothes to the people of Haiti.

Most non-profit organizations must have our help to bring enough aid to the citizens of Haiti. These charities were developed so that citizens like us can add our efforts and time to helping those in need. We must keep the help consistent. It's time for the world to work together in order to rebuild a hurting nation. Join the fight to save the citizens of Haiti as they try to overcome this disaster.