Americans must open their hearts to end Haitian horrors

Haiti has become a nightmare of violence and starvation. American Christians should help our neighbors and join with Mission of Hope to move those in need beyond the horror.

We firmly believe that the best thing our brothers and sisters in Christ can do is donate their time, talents and treasure to the locally led organizations there on the ground and leading the relief efforts, like Mission of Hope.   Dr. Alveda King serves as chair of the Center for the American Dream at the America First Policy Institute.

Moreover, UNICEF estimates that more than 500,000 Haitian children lost access to education in recent years, and over 1,700 schools have been closed in Haiti’s capital alone. According to estimates, 1.4 million Haitians are "a step away from famine," and there is expected to be a 10% increase in the number of Haitian children suffering from acute malnutrition between now and November. We are losing a generation before our very eyes due to the malicious acts of a small few, which are impacting millions of everyday Haitian families and children.