Comments on: In response to the earthquake in Haiti The mission of EFA International is to promote the successful future of African children and youth infected and/or affected by HIV/AIDS through education and empowerment. 2011-12-27T18:13:59Z WordPress http://efainternational.org/2010/01/in-response-to-the-earthquake-in-haiti/feed/atom/ By: Rachel Rachel http://efainternational.org/?p=1325#comment-6044 2010-01-26T18:43:16Z 2010-01-26T18:43:16Z Here’s an update on how Partners in Health has been doing:

http://www.boston.com/news/world/latinamerica/articles/2010/01/24/boston_based_nonprofit_has_been_thrust_into_leadership_role_in_haiti/?page=full

Their knowledge of the system, people, and culture have given them an edge to be more responsive and effective.

HIV and AIDS is also an issue as HIV+ people struggle to meet their medical needs. This New York Times article mentions this as a problem:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/25/world/americas/25street.html?pagewanted=1&hp

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