MCC recently produced a document that identifies key issues for a just response to the January 12, 2010 earthquake in Haiti.
Here’s an excerpt:
The challenge of rebuilding Haiti is compounded by multiple pre-existing factors such as the devastation of four hurricanes in 2008, an ongoing food crisis, a global economic/financial crisis, environmental degradation, political instability, foreign interventions and liberalized trade/economic policies.
As the international community moves forward with relief and recovery efforts we urge that the following be taken into account:
- Sustainable, long-term development coupled with economic reform policies
- Transparent and Haitian-led use of donor funds
- Clarified mandate and length of stay of U.S. troops
- Compassionate and respectful treatment of refugees and immigrants
