Through Operation Hope for Haiti and in partnership with World Vision, the community of Miami has been striving to keep Haiti on the radar screen and provide a sustained response since the four devastating hurricanes which hit the impoverished island nation in September 2008. Transitioning from immediate hurricane relief efforts, OHH was working to make an intentional, strategic difference in one of the deeply impacted rural areas. The focus was to enable community sustainability by stemming the risk of future flooding and supporting World Vision's holistic interventions around food, agriculture, economic development, education and health. Almost $300,000 had been raised by OHH towards this goal.

OHH is now re-directing all its efforts towards relief and recovery in the aftermath of one of the most catastrophic earthquakes of our lifetimes. The horrific human tragedy unfolding in Haiti is going to require a sustained response from our community, country and the world. OHH in partnership with World Vision is calling on all South Floridians to stand together in solidarity to provide immediate and long-term support to our devastated neighbors.

Click here to view video: Aftermath of Haiti's Earthquake

As Haiti's closest American neighbor we have a moral obligation to ensure that Haiti is kept on the radar screen. We must continue to be the voice of the voiceless long after the focus of the world drifts past the harrowing headlines and images. We cannot let the plight of the most vulnerable be once again erased from our consciousness.

For updates on our emergency earthquake response activities please check Press Releases.

Who is World Vision?

World Vision is a Christian relief and development organization, serving the world’s poor regardless of a person’s religion, race, ethnicity or gender. World Vision provides hope and assistance to over 100 million people in nearly 100 countries and is a first responder in disasters around the globe. They are one of the largest NGOs in Haiti with over 800 staff providing holistic interventions serving 20 communities throughout the country. OHH partnered with World Vision because of their experience and expertise in Haiti; holistic model for sustainability; and unwavering commitment to improve the lives of those living in poverty around the world.

For more information about World Vision please check www.worldvision.org.

You can make a difference NOW:

Donate to World Vision Earthquake Relief at www.worldvision.org or mail a check payable to World Vision to: World Vision, Attn. Lisa Torres, 1800 N. Bayshore Drive, Suite 3501, Miami, FL., 33132

Join Team World Vision at www.teamworldvision.org

For more information call Lisa Torres @ 305-577-5759 or email litorres@worldvision.org